RIP Linda Lovelace: I stumbled on this sensitive, well-researched and exceptionally well written obituary of porn-queen-turned-ersatz-feminist Linda Lovelace, by Joe Bob Briggs. It put me in mind of one of my favorite movies, Boogie Nights. For those who haven't seen the movie (or those who are snickering about it), Boogie Nights is a fictional portrayal of the pornography industry in the late '70s. There is plenty of nudity and sex, but it is anything but erotic. What's amazing is its portrayal of the odd motivations of the players in the industry - none of them are truly evil or even mean spirited, they are, in fact, simple minded to a certain extent and driven by an incredible desire for attention and praise. They live an insular existence, almost as if there were in a cult. It is a unique and exceptional film. You can get the same sense from the obituary.