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August 31, 2006
WANTED: Male Runway Models!
Always wanted to walk the runway on "America's Next Top Model"? Or Bravo's "Manhunt"? Now's your chance!
WHAT: Casting for MALE runway models for fashion show staged by New York's premiere gay adult entertainment company, Lucas Entertainment, to be filmed for the upcoming big-budget production of Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita. You will be working with top industry designers, make-up artists, stylists, and producers... This is as close to a real Fashion Week show as you can get!
WHEN: Saturday, September 23rd (+ Rehearsal run-through the day before)
WHERE: New York City
COMPENSATION: No pay, but great experience and exposure in a fashion show with REAL industry professionals, celebrity guests and press!
HOW: Send your photo and any related modeling experience to Bryan at Extras@LucasEntertainment.com. Novices welcome to apply. Must be 18 or older.
And don't forget to follow all the action at the official Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita blog!
Posted by Michael at 10:33 AM | Comments (1)
August 29, 2006
A quick note from Heather
Oh my god, people- going to a big gay event in New York is not the same without Michael! Nobody wants to take your picture and you don't get to be next to any of the cool hors d'oeuvres!
Anyhow, he's in Israel now and he made a quick phone call to update me on his trip so far. Tomorrow Michael will be going to a special event called "The 200 Coolest People of Israel", to which he said, "I don't know if I am the coolest or not, but I know I am invited ..." He said it was a very special event.
On the security at the airport:
"After 3 hours of security for a 10 hour flight, you feel absolutely safe! There is no way a terrorist is going to be on that plane after the hours of psychological questioning they put you through. But that's they way El Al has always done it. They are one of the most targeted airlines but they have never had an attack. And they don't bother with your lipbalms or water bottles in the process!"
When he spoke to his event organizers:
"They said, 'Junior Vasquez cancelled but Michael Lucas came.' they are all very angry about Vasquez' cancellation."
And finally, he spoke a great deal about the hotness of the guys there and all of the hysteria surrounding his visit. He had a press conference yesterday with all of the top Israeli journalists and newsmedia. The toughest question came from Reuters, which asked "I understand why gay men want to be out, but why so exhibitionist?" or something along the lines of that. Michael answered that it was natural for any oppressed minority to respond this way, and anyone who doesn't understand this doesn't understand gay people or civil rights.
But he's having fun too, saying that everyone and everything is so hot, "this place is on fire!" and I know he meant it in a good way ...
I was also told that great pictures are coming soon, so check back for more!
Posted by Heather at 06:16 PM | Comments (1)
August 25, 2006
One last blog before I go ...
I genuinely find people's reaction to my Israel trip amazing. As I write this, there are 228 comments on the most recent article at YNetNews, aside from over 100 posted on their previous article.
Click here to read the comments.
Aside from Page 6 and MSNBC, now it's been mentioned on the Drudge Report as well. I can't even begin to reply to some of the hateful, backwards comments, but they can easily make a person's blood boil.
I spent today being photographed for the gorgeous UK magazine, Attitude. You may remember this picture from their magazine many months ago. I always enjoy working with Dean for their features. Once again, they had the talented Hudson Wright on the shoot. This time it was me in my apartment for their "Interiors" feature, so I guess I'll be letting all of you into my home when the magazine hits the stands.
And one last thing: Sometimes kitsch is a wonderful thing. Here's the link to my favorite kitschy singer, Dalida, on YouTube. She's one of the biggest French icons of all time. She committed suicide in 1987... and you know how much I love the drama:
And look at those dancers having so much fun, ha!
Posted by Michael at 06:33 PM | Comments (6)
August 23, 2006
Dear friends and fellow Jews,
I was both hurt and surprised by some blogs and comments made in reaction to my upcoming Israel show. Yes, I did take time to read them. The opinion of my people is very important to me. I did not care about any of the hatred filled comments from arab or muslim men. But the hateful comments from Jews were profoundly depressing. We Jews were persecuted, killed and hated for thousands of years. All of our rights were always taken away and we were always considered second class citizens. I can't believe that some of us can be so intolerant, especially to gay people!
Jewish people and gays were pushed into gas chambers together during the Holocaust. How can we be so disrespectful to thousands of homosexuals, many of whom died in the second World War, many of them fighting Nazis, with many still dying defending Israel? Contrary to the opinions I've been reading, the Israel that I know and love is a democratic, free, fun-loving society, seen as a blemish in the eyes of Arab nations. I am sure these muslim countries would like to destroy Israel precisely for its tolerance, open-mindedness, and respect for human rights.
Did you ever think how many parallels can be drawn between gays and jews? This letter would be way too long if I even started to list. But for one, we were both persecuted and hated throughout centuries, and we both gave the world the biggest artists, scientists, writers, actors, musicians. So maybe we both are chosen people.
There is a big enemy Israel is facing and the enemy is Islam, not homosexuals. Do not confuse the two.
Look, I am one of you, my gentle readers. I have experienced a great deal of anti-semitism growing up in Soviet Russia. Like all Jews, I had a paragraph in my passport which read "Jewish". People called it "5th paragraph". Russians never gave me the opportunity to be one of them. Israel is my country as much as it is yours. To come to Israel is my birthright.
Yes, I produce gay porn. But for the most part, I am just like you, proud to be Jewish, love my family, proud of Israel, and was glued to TV for the past month, worried for my people.
The fact is, lots of people love and need porn. I do not harm anyone, I make them happy.
I've performed in Israel 3 times already, every time with huge success, thousands attending my show at TLV and VOX. The response was always wonderful, I entertain my way and a way that is appreciated by many. Let us respect those who enjoy this form of entertainment.
Sincerely,
Michael Lucas
PS- The folks over at Ynetnews.com and Something Jewish were kind enough to post my response. Once again, people have been commenting in a manner VERY different from the ones you will see below on my blog (and I very much appreciate your support).
Check out their comments here:
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3295173,00.html
I invite you to go there and diversify the opinions being given.
Posted by Michael at 06:38 PM | Comments (23)
August 21, 2006
Israel, a Controversial Trip?
Hey Guys,
As I get ready to leave for my performance in Tel-Aviv next week, substantial publicity has been coming my way. After this morning's report of my trip on MSNBC, and my mention on Page 6, I googled three words: "Michael Lucas Israel" and over 50 articles came up. In fact, I believe there is no Jewish-oriented website that doesn't mention it! Some praise me while others bash and condemn the whole thing.
The audience that has been commenting on all these blogs and articles varies from conservative and liberal Jews to radical Islamists, straights to gays, and men to women from all over the world. Especially check out the website YNetnews.com: http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3293013,00.html
(You have to click on the comments to read them.)
My favorite comments:
"WE DON' T WANT YOU HERE ! GO AWAY ! SHAME ON U !"
"Visit also Lebanon !"
"First Hollywood Freeks... now Michael Lucas!"
"Don't put God to the test"
"Stay Away Lucas Garbage"
"Lukas could be the moschiach!"
"Stop bashing him. You should thank him! He is defending the land of Israel."
"His more of a man than Hollywood Jews"
"I'm a straight guy, but this is just great. Having this guy in Israel will show everyone that Israel is everything that Hezbollah is not: strong, open, proud and tolerant. "
"World gay pride in jeruslem and now this. What a nasty thing to be JEWISH AND GAY!"
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You know what? I'm not a hero. I just want to be there in a difficult time for the country I love. I can't believe I've actually started receiving threats by phone and email over this whole thing!
But I will say- I'm not Junior Vasquez; I will not cancel my trip for a hugely promoted show after accepting a great amount of money, as he has. They spent thousands of dollars promoting Junior's event, which is especially difficult in a time of war, since no one can afford expensive show tickets. Throughout the month, Israeli clubs were open with free admission just to support the morale of people in the Jewish state. A Vasquez representative simply said that Junior will come when the region is in better times. I'm going now. And I will not cancel no matter what. I've performed there many times before for thousands of gay men, and nothing will stop me.
Love,
Michael
PS- Check out this video on Youtube,
Everything that I think came from the mouth of an Arab woman! It would be great for people to listen to her so that they will stop running around trying to find excuses for Islamic fundamentalists. We in the west sometimes try to be politically correct, often afraid to speak the truth. Here you get it from an Arab woman herself, someone who has lived in Islam all of her life and has the authority to state the facts. More of us should be able to do so.
Posted by Michael at 03:45 PM | Comments (21)
August 15, 2006
Meet New Lucas Exclusive Steven Ponce!
Steven Ponce is one of Lucas Entertainment's newest models. He's a red-haired Puerto Rican with a smooth body and a beautiful, young look.
Check out Steven's first scene online here.
Or order Auditions 12 here.
In this scene, Lucas Entertainment exclusive Wilson Vasquez breaks in brand-new exclusive Steven Ponce. Steven swallows Wilson's huge uncut 10-inch cock with reckless abandon before taking that same huge member up his tight anal passage.
I took a moment to get to know Steven a little better using my favorite interview, the Proust questionnaire. Check out all of the things this sweet and naughty guy had to say:
1. Tell briefly about yourself (age, birthplace, where you live, what work you do, your hobbies, education, boyfriend, if any, your family)
A: I’m 26 and I come from San Juan, Puerto Rico. I currently live in Fort Lauderdale and have been working as an entertainer. My hobbies include going to the gym, going to the beach, watching movies and playing video games when I'm at home.
2. Please describe yourself in one sentence.
A: I am honest and funny, but also a devil when I want to be ;)
3. Are you interested in finding a boyfriend?
A: Yes. I’m always open to that opportunity.
4. What is the quality you like most in a man?
A: Intelligence and a sense of humor.
5. What is your favorite occupation?
A: Entertaining. It’s what I’m doing now.
6. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
A: My idea of perfect happiness is being with the one I love and that he treats me with respect.
7. What do you consider the lowest point of being miserable?
A: Loneliness.
8. Where is your favorite place to visit?
A: I like going to Orlando and riding the rollercoasters. It’s a great escape. I also like anything that allows me to relax and think about life.
9. Which country would you like to live in?
A: I’m already living in the greatest country on Earth: USA!
10. When and where are your happiest moments?
A: Christmas in Puerto Rico with my family and friends.
11. Give an example of a time when you told a lie.
A: When I didn’t want to hurt someone’s feelings!
12. What is your greatest regret?
A: I live with no regrets.
13. Who, or what is the greatest love of your life?
A: My parents.
14. What is your most treasured possession?
A: My life. And my Star Wars memorabilia.
15. Give an example of your greatest living hero(es)?
A: Again, my parents.
16. Which living person do you most admire?
A: I admire those who don’t give up on life, due to sickness or disabilities. They are the true fighters on this planet.
17. Who are your favorite writers?
A: I like Steven Perry. He wrote “Shadows Of The Empire.”
18. What is your biggest luxury?
A: I love going out with my friends. I like to take care of them most of the time.
19. What do you most dislike?
A: Liars!!!
20. Which talent would you most like to have?
A: I would love to be able to play the guitar and sing.
21. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
A: I have my Bachelor’s Degree. Also, I consider moving to Florida on my own.
22. What is your current state of mind?
A: Kind of peaceful now, but sometimes I think a lot of stupid thoughts that I shouldn’t waste my time on.
23. What is your greatest fear?
A: Dying alone.
24. If you were to die and come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
A: I have no idea!
25. Which word or phrase do you most overuse?
A: “Can I help you?” I also overuse a phrase that I learned from my manager: “I'm sorry. I can’t be bothered.”
26. What is your most marked characteristic?
A: I think it is my honesty and my ability to adapt easily to any situation.
27. Which person do you most identify with?
A: Well, right now I am not trying to be anyone else. I'm trying to create and develop my own persona.
28. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
A: I’m very naïve.
29. Which living person do you most despise?
A: I could only despise a person if they tried to hurt my feelings or if they hurt my close friends.
30. If you had a choice, how would you like to die?
A: In my sleep, and to be remembered.
31. What is your motto?
A: The sun doesn’t shine everyday. Today may be cloudy, but you never know what tomorrow can bring.
32. Tell us something particularly important about you that you would like your fans to know.
A: Well, I think it is important that everyone know that porn actors are really human beings and that what we portray in a movie is a fantasy. The only fact is that we love sex. (Well, I do!)
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Links:
- Steven's myspace page
- Steven's model profile
- Auditions 12
- Steven and Wilson's online scene
- Steven Ponce online photo gallery
Posted by Michael at 05:37 PM | Comments (1)
August 10, 2006
Vote Wilfried or Spencer as Men Magazine's Man of the Year!
I was happy to see Lucas Exclusives Wilfried Knight and Spencer Quest as contenders in Men Magazine's vote for Man of the Year!
Click here to vote.
Spencer will star in Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita and an upcoming Encounters scene very soon.
Read more about Spencer here.
Wilfried Knight has starred in many of Lucas Entertainment's best films. Most recently he made his directing debut in Auditions 11: Wilfried Knight.
And he graced the superhot cover of Barcelona Nights.
And lucky us! Wilfried's got many more sizzling scenes in the following films:
Auditions 7: Barcelona,
Auditions 2,
Auditions 1,
Dangerous Liaisons,
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Manhattan Heat and
Lost.
To find out more about this sexy star, check out Wilfried's Lucas Blog interview here.
Posted by Michael at 05:15 PM | Comments (3)
August 07, 2006
A Taste of What's to Come ...
Hey guys,
A lot is going on lately, so I figured I'd tell you a little about some of the juicier things I'm up to.
USO show, Lucas Style:
I'm heading to Israel to do a show on Friday September 1, as I am invited to make an appearance in the most popular club there, Male Vox. It will be my fourth trip to Israel, and my third time to perform there. I toured Israel before with Rob Ramos in 2004 (Haifa and Tel-Aviv) and with Wilfried Knight in 2005 (Tel-Aviv). I haven't decided yet who will be my partner for the live sex show I'm doing there (Israel has no problem with that type of entertainment). I am very proud to be going to my home away from home and entertain gay Israelis in a time of war.
I am planning on filming the first Israeli gay adult movie while there, so my Israeli readers, take note and if you know anyone perfect for my film, please have them send an email to casting@lucasentertainment.com, or fill out this form:
http://www.lucasentertainment.com/casting.asp
Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita buzz:
We're getting closer to filming and a lot is going on. Expect an active blog and more to begin at www.LaDolceVitaXXX.com. I'll be sure to tell you more about it when we pimp it up a little stronger. Some of you may have read about this in Page 6: This is not our official announcement (expect more info to come your way sooner), but yes, porn icon and Vivid girl Savanna Samson will be playing a non-sexual role in Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita. She will be our blonde bombshell, but to clarify any confusion, our sex scenes will be hot man on man action as you've come to expect from a Lucas production. Get ready for incredible scenes with main characters like my exclusives Spencer Quest, Wilson Vasquez, Ben Andrews, Corey Cade, J., Ray Star, Harold Pitt, Erik Grant and Jack Bond. Spencer and I are going to be the leads in the movie. We will also have Derrick Hanson and Parker Williams. Look out for more info on this and our exciting production soon!
Getting Academic with Gay Porn at Yale:
I wrote an article for the Yale Journal of Law and Feminism entitled "On Gay Porn"
You can read the full article here: "On Gay Porn" by Michael Lucas
Thank you to GaySexBlog for posting it on their site.
Fun Stuff:
I absolutely loved these clips. Enjoy!
Fred Phelps Jr.'s Comeuppance
HOT SEX:
And finally, Auditions Volume 12 is available for Pre-Order. Uncut, 6'4" Hungarian coverboy Lorenzo was such a great find. You can see him all over New York these days, including the back pages of HX and Next. He's done some real modeling as well, so I know you'll appreciate his cut body. He's a big with an really hot face. Lorenzo's got the biggest feet too, and I mean that in a good way. He was great in his audition and I loved fucking his muscular ass. Look out for new pictures of Lucas exclusive Lorenzo, along with the other incredibly sexy stars of Auditions 12.
So, there's a lot going on lately. You'll have to keep checking in at LucasBlog.com to find out more about everything!
Posted by Michael at 03:57 PM | Comments (7)
August 04, 2006
August Answers!
Hey guys, here are the answers to August round of Lucasblog Q & A:
Hi Michael. Do you speak Russian? Is it a beautiful language?
Posted by: Eric at August 3, 2006 12:36 PM
Dear Eric,
Of course I speak Russian! I lived in Moscow until 1995. It can be a beautiful language when it is well spoken. Unfortunately the majority of Russians don't speak good Russian! It often hurts my ears when I run into Russians in the US. My mother taught Russian literature so I always notice these things.
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I d like to ask u abt care for your penis. Do u specially treat your 4skin? Do u - sometimes - wear it retracted while flaccid? Do u use creams? How often u shave your balls?
Posted by: Mark at August 3, 2006 12:53 PM
Hi Mark, I am a very clean person. Foreskin does not need any special treatment- not more than any other part of your body. As for my balls, I don't shave them.
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Which Hollywood star would you want up your ass? Which would you rather shoot that fuck?
Posted by: Jeff at August 3, 2006 01:08 PM
I should probably say that I would like to shoot Mel Gibson, but I don't think there is a need for that because he pretty much committed suicide. I have fucked many Hollywood stars in my crazy life, but I don't have a thing for celebrities.
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Hi Michael,
I love your films (for the most part), but my one complaint is the lack of black men in your films. You always harp on the fact that you shoot in an ethnicly diverse New York, but your films (of late) are pretty vanilla, with a little latin flava. Why no black exclusives?
Posted by: michael at August 3, 2006 01:25 PM
Dear Michael,
I have some black models in my films, but I wish I had much more! The problem is that black guys do not often come in for casting. We get about 40% latin guys, 50% white. Asian and black guys are hard to find. I believe it has to do with the black community being more closeted and homophobic, but I am confident that this will change.
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Dear Michael,
When will we be able to get the first glimpse of your latest exclusive Jarett Fox?
Posted by: Mark at August 3, 2006 01:30 PM
Hi Mark,
Jarett Fox's audition scene will be available online for the members of lucasentertainment.com as soon as next week. As for DVD, I am not yet sure when this scene will be released. So become a member! I have the cheapest membership and you can see all of my movies online. We also shoot a lot of exclusive material just for lucasentertainment.com.
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Hi Michael:
Do you believe that the more Democrats who are elected in November, the easier it will be for the GLBT community to successfully bring pressure on our government to speak out about human rights abuses against GLBT people in Muslim countries?
Posted by: Scott Rose at August 3, 2006 01:59 PM
Dear Scott,
Hopefully, but I think we should start with our own gay leaders talking about the abuse of gay people all over the world! I don't think American gay organizations issued any strong protest against the cancellation of gay pride in Moscow or against homophobic incidents in eastern European countries like Poland.
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What do you think about the leader of the UN, Kofi Annan and his reaction to the Israel/Lebanon conflict?
Posted by: TerryOG at August 3, 2006 01:59 PM
Dear TerryOG,
Kofi Annan is the enemy of Israel and not a friend of the United States. He is a corrupt anti-semite. Check my previous blog and you will find a picture of him and the Hezbollah leader Nasrallah shaking hands.
I think this picture is worth a thousand words.
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Hello Mr. Lucas.
I am a Production Stage Manager in NY and NJ for the last 13 years. I have wanted to change professions and get into the adult film industry as a production manager or supervisor, starting out, of course, as an assistant of some kind to learn the ropes.
How would you suggest that someone could go about this career change?
I think your movies are spectacular, the quality is wonderful because you do something that others dont - you show passion and depth of characters with a bit of an edge. You also are not afraid to venture into the realm of society's self imposed taboos. That's a really nice departure from the usual fluff we get in adult films.
Thanks for your advice and keep up the great work!
Posted by: Gary at August 3, 2006 02:12 PM
Dear Gary,
Thank you very much for your kind words. The best way to get a job in porn is to send your resume to the adult company where you want to work.
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You've said time and again you'd never bottom on screen.
What do you have against bottoming? Do you think it's emasculating?
You've made a career out of making other men bottom for you. Don't you think it's time to give back to the universe?
p.s. have you ever bottomed off-camera?
Posted by: annie at August 3, 2006 02:34 PM
Dear Annie,
I am a top and I do not bottom either on camera or in my private life. It's not a question of being for it or against it. It's about what you like or dislike. It's important to do what you like to do! There are masculine gay men who are bottoms, versatiles and who are tops. Your sexual preference (top/bottom) does not have anything to do with masculinity.
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Hi Michael
I love your work! I was just wondering how you feel about the proliferation of barebacking porn in the industry today. It is a complex issue for me. I do not bareback in my personal life but I love watching it in porn. I have heard it stated that companies like Hot Desert Knights, SX Video, Treasure Island Media, Spunk, and Dick Wadd are partly responsible for the rising rates of HIV and STDs, but it might not be that simple. Where do you stand on barebacking and its depiction in adult materials?
Jake
Posted by: Jake at August 3, 2006 03:26 PM
Dear Jake,
I personally always use a condom and this is my choice. I believe that after having as much sex as I have had in my life with so many partners that I am negative for this simple reason.
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Michael,
I will be in New York from aug12-16 at the W Times Square. Can I fuck you then?
XOXO
Shane
Posted by: Shane at August 3, 2006 03:26 PM
No, but if you are a good tipper, I am sure that you can fuck someone from the hotel staff. I've always had a lovely time at W hotels across the country.
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Dear Michael,
What do you think about the Mel Gibson thing?
- Aaron from Cali
Posted by: Aaron at August 3, 2006 03:41 PM
Dear Aaron,
His anti-semetic rants did not come to me as a surprise. I very much remember his gay bashing years ago.
When Spanish newspaper El Pais asked Gibson about homosexuals, he shot back: 'They take it up the [ass].' Then pointing at his behind, he said, 'This is only for taking a [shit].' He told the reporter that he was once worried that if he became an actor, people would think he was gay. 'But with this look, who's going to think I'm gay?' he asked. 'It would be hard to take me for someone like that. Do I sound like a homosexual? Do I talk like them? Do I move like them?' After some people were offended by his comments, Playboy asked him if he would apologize. 'I'll apologize when hell freezes over,' he said. Later, when the Washington Post asked Gibson if he was 'tolerant,' he replied: 'Ahhh, I like to think I am. Perhaps I'm not.'
You see, anti-semitism, racism and homophobia usually go together.
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Michael
Don't you think Israel should care about the world's opinion??
Posted by: Izzy at August 3, 2006 03:44 PM
Izzy,
Israel should not have to choose between the world's opinion and their own existence. Muslim countries are afraid of Israel because it is exactly the kind of scientific, free spirited, fun loving and life loving culture that threatens its neighbors. They cannot adjust to or accept the Israeli or Western way of life. Look at those who are the biggest critics of Israel- France and Russia. They say that Israel should restrain their defense. Russian President Putin basically leveled Czechnya, killing thousands of civilians. President Chirac said that he would use nuclear weapons against any state that organized a terrorist attacck in France. It is interesting how little those leaders learned about muslim fanaticism despite their bitter experience with it. Trust me, all of the European nations and the US would not respond any more gently than Israel has.
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Michael,
Would you ever do a scene with Rod Barry? How about Michael Brandon?
Posted by: Russ at August 3, 2006 03:54 PM
Sure. I've known Rod for the past 10 years. He is a fun guy. I also vaguely know Mike Brandon.
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Why do you think that people like dildos- isn't the real thing much better!
Posted by: Grampsie at August 3, 2006 04:32 PM
Darling, for a simple reason: dildos do not talk back!
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Whatever happened to John Paulus and Dante?
Posted by: chris at August 3, 2006 04:46 PM
Phillip Dante has a boyfriend in Berlin and is not interested in doing porn right now. I am not really in touch with John Paulus at this time. I believe he is a little overwhelmed with his website.
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I know you don't approve of drug use. What about poppers?
Posted by: Donald in Toronto at August 3, 2006 04:46 PM
Dear Donald,
I don't have anything against people using poppers in their private life, but poppers are not aloud on the set. They have such a strong smell. The film crew and the other model cannot work in a room full of poppers.
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oh yay! ok can i have 2 and a half questions?
Do you know about the situation in Palestine? If yes, why do you believe in the goodness of the Israeli government?
Will you ever make "real life sex" type porn like Comstock films?
Posted by: thatgirl at August 3, 2006 04:57 PM
As for "real life sex", my movies are as real as it gets.
As for Palestine, here's some information and my response:
The Land of Ancient Israel extended from the Suez area to the banks of the Euphrates, and the Jewish civilization in it began its flourishing prior to 2,000BC. Arabs only set foot in it, attacking out of the Eastern Roman Empire, in the 600sAD.
After that time, in many areas for almost 1,300 years Muslims dominated, treating the Jews who lived there as dhimmis, second-class citizens. From 1299 to 1923, the region was dominated and administered by the Ottoman Turks, Muslims but not Arabs.
In the 20th century, as momentum gathered towards the re-establishment of the ancient country of Israel, it was plain to everybody that the Jews could not have all the area that had been included in the Land of Ancient Israel. But it was equally plain that the Jews deserved some sliver of their ancient homeland on which they could enjoy self-determination, free of dhimmitude.
After 1,300 years of being treated as second-class citizens by Muslims, the Jews of the Middle East faced the threat of extinction. The Grand Mufti al-Husanyi of Jerusalem, a Muslim leader, allied himself with the Nazis in an attempt to bring the "final solution" to all the countries in the Middle East. You should know, also, that he attempted to have those countries cut off the flow of oil to the Allies so the Nazis would have a better chance of winning. Had the Allies not won the war, the one million Jews living in countries from Morocco to Iran would likely have been exterminated.
In 1947, the UN attempted to settle the Arab/Jewish dispute with a partition plan that would have given land to the Jews, land to the Arabs, and it would have made Jerusalem a UN protectorate belonging to nobody. The Jews accepted that plan, the Arabs rejected it.
In 1948, Israel was re-established as a country. The declaration of that event contains the following language:
"WE APPEAL - in the very midst of the onslaught launched against us now for months - to the Arab inhabitants of the State of Israel to preserve peace and participate in the upbuilding of the State on the basis of full and equal citizenship and due representation in all its provisional and permanent institutions."
It couldn't be any plainer; the Jews of Israel were offering full legal equality to the Arabs living in their newly re-established country. The next day, the Arabs attacked Israel. One of the initiators of that war was the Grand Mufti al-Husanyi, the one who had been allied with the Nazis and wanted to exterminate all the Jews in the Middle East. It was the 1948 war that created the "Palestinian" refugee situation. There was a parallel refugee crisis of Jews from other Mid Eastern countries. Those who were even able to escape with their lives had all their property and assets confiscated. Many were successfully absorbed by Israel, with no help from UN agencies. By contrast, in Lebanon, Syria, Transjordan, et cetera, wherever there were Arab refugees considered "Palestinians," the host governments did nothing to improve the lot of those people. To this day, "Palestinians" in Lebanon and Syria are not given Lebanese or Syrian citizenship.
I could write a lot more about "the situation in Palestine." But you know, your two questions implied a belief on your part that the Israeli government is some nefarious entity conspiring to do evil to "the Palestinians." So I want to ask you; were you aware of the things I wrote above? Are you capable of acknowledging that your previous opinion was formed by obnoxious anti-Israeli propaganda that neither mentions nor takes into account all the things I taught you above?
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Hey Michael,
Why do most of your movies have the same feel to them? It's basically the same movie just with different actors and titles.
It's all pretty vanilla sex, hot guys with big dicks and that's about it. There's never a leather video, never a bondage video, never a wrestling video or anything like that.
I think you have some hot models that you work with, why don't you do something different with them??????
Posted by: Steve at August 3, 2006 05:30 PM
Sweetheart, did you ever watch the director's cuts of my movies? If not, buy them directly from lucasentertainment.com. They always have fisting, watersports, spitting and more! It's true, I do not do leather movies. But that doesn't mean that my movies are vanilla, unless you consider watersports and fisting vanilla. My films are incredibly edgy even though my guys are not in leather or smoking cigars.
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Dear Michael: Is their a way that we can set up a fund through you, or come up with a fundraising event with the help of u you! to help gay Israel men seek asylum or something that is dear to your heart to help individuals of some sorts that are gay? I dont believe in giving my money to any gay non profit organization because of what you have said in the past! Alex
Posted by: alex at August 3, 2006 05:43 PM
I am really not sure what the fuck you are talking about. Unlike the United States, Israeli gay men are enjoying full benefits of equal rights. They do not have something as disgusting as "don't ask don't tell". Gay Israelis proudly serve in their army. They also have gay organizations in the army and Israel has civil unions. On top of this, the Tel Aviv gay scene is even more open than in New York. I performed in Israel 2 years in a row in both Haifa and Tel Aviv. My performance is a live sex show. Did you ever hear about live sex shows being allowed in the US? I go through Israeli customs with a work visa. When security asks me why I am coming to Israel, I always respond that I am a gay adult performer and I am doing a live sex show. I think that if a foreigner said the same thing in US, he would be stuck in customs and humiliated for some time before being put back on a plane. And FYI- gay muslims seek their asylum in Israel since it is the only country in the middle east where you can be openly gay and proud.
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Hey Lucas - I am from the UK and I love your films. I especially love it when you involve footplay in your own scenes - is this something you enjoy yourself or simply just a way of making your movies appeal to the widest demographic?
Keep up the good work!
Posted by: Matt at August 3, 2006 05:45 PM
Dear Matt,
I absolutely love a beautiful man's feet. I always have.
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Michael-- It was great meeting you when you visited Denver. Thanks for being so friendly.
I'd like to know if you have a count for the number of sex partners you've had "professionally." Have you bothered to keep track?
Thanks.
Posted by: CG at August 3, 2006 06:56 PM
Dear CG,
It was great doing a show in Denver! I dealt with good people and you made a fantastic audience.
To answer your question, I lost count of my sex partners about 10 years ago.
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Who's going to be in your latest epic Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita?
Posted by: Ryan at August 3, 2006 07:47 PM
Dear Ryan,
Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita is going to be filmed in the end of September. You can check all news on the special Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita blog, which we are starting Monday. (The address will be www.ladolcevitaxxx.com) Spencer Quest is going to be a leading man and the film will star a lot of other Lucas exclusives- stay tuned for more! The site will be updated regularly.
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Michael,
Need a bit of advice... this was recommended.
Please accept my apologies, in advance, for the length; but, it is a bit complex.
My extremely closeted gay cousin (only I and a close friend knew) died recently; he was 35. He spent his entire life in the closet, and preferred it that way, as our family is ultra-religious and homophobic.
Just before his death, he asked that I go to his home (which he shared with his unknowing mother)and purge his room of any vestige of his sexuality; this I did.
Unbeknonst to me, something was taken out by his sister, which revealed his sexuality. She immediately shared this with most of the family (excepting her mother, my aunt).
Now the debate is whether to tell his mother. My friends, gay and straight, from whom I have sought advice, seemed to be divided on this issue.
The issue seems to have crystallized to the: "right to privacy" argument, evidenced by his obsession with keeping his sexuality secret VS. "the truth shall set you free" agrument, which consists of the fervent hope that in revealing his sexuality it will enlighten and broaden the views and perspectives, and therefore, the actions of the homophobic factions of the family.
It seems to me that anyone who spent their WHOLE life obsessively guarding a secret, has a right to have that secret kept; however, I am sympathetic to the feelings of my gay friends, who view my opinion as a quasi-betrayal; as though my keeping his secret, beyond the grave, is tantamount to wanting him, and by extension, them, to remain in the closet, forever; however, this is not remotely true.
I have thought of little else lately, and would appreciate and thoughts you could share.
Thanks,
John
Posted by: John at August 3, 2006 07:51 PM
I believe that if we want to make an impact on public opinion and get our rights, we have to bring people out of the closet. This particular situation is difficult so I don't know the answer for you.
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Which is your favorite opera and are there any performances in the Fall season you look forward to?
Posted by: steven at August 3, 2006 08:08 PM
I enjoy so many operas so it's a long list, but I very much look forward to seeing the Met's Don Giovanni. I've already subscribed.
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Michael, in your opinion, why do you think porn is portrayed so negatively in mainstream?
Posted by: Polaris Borealis at August 3, 2006 10:43 PM
Depends what you watch and read. Porn is portrayed negatively by channels like Fox because it is a very right wing, conservative station. But if you check NY Times, CNN or HBO, you will see that porn is everywhere. Porn has saturated mainstream media to such an extent that it has become the right wing's nightmare. As porn gets more exposure, I'm sure it will inspire more backlash as well.
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Мне бы хотелось узнать о тебе побольше
С нетерпением жду ответа!
Целую.
Пиши.
Posted by: Russian Dick at August 4, 2006 12:03 AM
You are asking me to tell you more about myself- just read my blog! You can find my biography on my website, lucasentertainment.com, as well.
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If you were to watch any of your own films to jerk off to, which movie and scene would you choose and why?
Posted by: Dave at August 4, 2006 12:31 AM
I love Dangerous Liaisons. The scene with Wilfried Knight and Kent Larson was especially hot.
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My favorite films of yours are your Auditions videos. They are the hottest because you get to actually know the people in them a little, and you can tell that they are usually having sex because they want to, not because they are getting paid. I don't usually get turned on by watching porn where I can tell that the people themselves aren't even enjoying it. (That's why I hate films with guys who are gay for pay)
That said, have you ever considered shooting a "reality show" type of film? Auditions comes close, but I think it'd be hot to lock a group of gay men in a house for a week and just see what happens. Like I said, it turns me on much more to see people actually enjoying the sex and wanting to do it. Plus the foreplay is hot, too.
Posted by: Dave at August 4, 2006 12:40 AM
Dear Dave,
Thank you for your compliment, the Auditions series is very popular for that reason. We just came out with Auditions 12 which features many great new Lucas exclusive discoveries such as Lorenzo, Steven Ponce, but, to be honest, I do not have plans for a reality show. I am a production studio and we are not set up for something like that.
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Hi Michael,
I am just wondering I have never seen an Asian guy in any of ur videos. Have u ever had any asian meat?
Juan
Posted by: Juan at August 4, 2006 02:23 AM
As I answered before, unfortunately Asian guys do not apply often. I had a beautiful asian guy in the movies Love for Sale, Vengeance 2, and Restless, but I am still waiting for more! In fact, I would love to do a scene with an Asian guy, so if you are Asian, please fill out my casting form http://www.lucasentertainment.com/casting.asp
But I guess you are not Asian since you are using the word "meat".
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Hello Mr. Lucas ;)
Thanks so much for giving us the chance to ask so many questions! What I would like to know is what makes you decide on the movies you shoot? I mean what makes you decide: "Hey, I like this plot" Of all the port I've seen, I've always liked your work the best because of the storylines and of course the hot guys :P
Posted by: Bren at August 4, 2006 05:33 AM
In the case of Dangerous Liaisons, I just loved the plot. In the early days I would write the script myself around the guys I had. In the past 2 years, my videographer Tony DiMarco has done a fantastic job writing screenplays and right now he is finishing the script for Michael Lucas' La Dolce Vita. I gave him the original idea which takes the storyline to New York fashion week, and he went from there. The ideas come from things that I like- from movies to books or random thoughts. My storylines are a reflection of the themes I find interesting.
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Hey Michael,
Just wondered if you would ever think about moving to Israel?
Also, wonder where you stand politically within Israeli politics - which party to you support? Do you support a completely secular state in Israel?
Take care,
Ben
Posted by: Ben at August 4, 2006 10:16 AM
Dear Ben,
Israel is my home away from home and I go there every year. I will be there again in 2 weeks with a performance in the biggest club in Tel Aviv (check my blog for updates on this big event). I would not move there permanently because of my ties here. My family, job, and social life are all in New York.
I believe in a strong Israel that does not need United States' permission to protect itself. The Israeli army makes me proud. I love the new Prime Minister Ehud Olmert. As you can imagine, these days I am glued to the TV and am very upset about Israel getting such unfair press coverage.
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Any plans to expand on the diversity of men you have on film? You have hot latin guys and occasionally blacks guys. I'd love to see you or Chad Hunt top a cute Asian guy.
Posted by: Vinny at August 4, 2006 11:29 AM
I can't wait till beautiful Asian and black men come into my office! Seriously, please apply :)
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Ok guys,
Thank you for your questions this time around. If any came late I will see if I can address them early next week. Until then, have a great weekend.
Love,
Michael
Posted by Michael at 04:21 PM | Comments (0)
August 03, 2006
Michael Lucas Is Taking Your Questions Once Again!
Hi everyone,
The time has come once again to ask me anything you like. Please post your questions in the comment section below, and I will respond accordingly.
Thanks!
Love,
Michael
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August 02, 2006
Getting to know Jack MacCarthy
Jack MacCarthy is one of Lucas Entertainment's HOTTEST exclusives. He's a sensational bottom with a thick, gorgeous dick. Jack is a ballet dancer so he's very flexible and you can fuck him in a variety of glorious positions.
He's also one of those rare performers who can deliver his lines along with delivering scorching sex scenes and a hot body, which he proves in his scene, Sex Party for Two in Encounters 2: The Point of No Return.
And he's played the part of auditioner and auditionee in a handful of Lucas' award winning auditions series.
Jack takes on Ben Andrews in Auditions 10,
and Chad Hunt in Chad Hunt Auditions! It's obvious that Jack likes a challenge.
You can also catch him in a sweaty three-way with Dario Lopez and Jason Tiya in Auditions 4.
And his first scene in Auditions 1 with French stud, Christophe Blanc.
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Here's a LucasBlog interview with this sexy star:
1. Tell briefly about yourself (age, birthplace, where you live, what work you do, your hobbies, education, boyfriend, if any, your family)
I am 28, which makes me the year of the horse. Hooray! I just celebrated my birthday in July ... I currently reside in the Bronx, but not the ghetto part. I am merely ghetto adjacent. I am currently on vacation. Indefinitely. My hobbies include two-steppin' YEE-HAW! I play piano. I design footwear. I go to the gym far too much but not enough to look like all the other porn boys. I graduated high school and went to school for musical theatre. A completely useless degree that I am still paying for. I am currently unfettered. I am one of 3 children. My mother lives on Maui my father lives in California and my siblings with their spawn live in Michigan, where I was born and raised.
2. Please describe yourself in one sentence.
An ordinary man looking for the extraordinary.
3. Are you into having a boyfriend?
Yes please. Life is far more interesting when you have someone to share it with.
4. What is the quality you most like in a man?
Honesty
5. What is your favorite occupation? That I have had or in general?
Personally, dancer. In general, artist.
6. What is your idea of perfect happiness?
To be able to be completely alone and completely ok with that.
7. What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
To look in the mirror and not like the person you see.
8. What is your favorite journey?
Literally, the highway from Lahaina to Kahului on Maui. There is this part of the highway where these trees form a canopy over the road. There is something magical and exciting about it.
9. Which country would you like to live in?
Italy, greece, thailand, australia. Wherever, just get me away from the Bush administration.
10. When and where were you happiest?
Living in Hawaii last year. I missed my friends but there is something very restorative about the Hawaiian islands.
11. On what occasion(s) do you lie?
When it suits me. just joking. When I am trying to spare someone's feelings.
12. What is your greatest regret?
I allow fear to dictate important decisions in my life.
13. What or who is the greatest love of your life?
Music, dance
14. What is your most treasured posession?
my piano
15. Who are your greatest heroes in living life?
Oprah, Margaret Cho
16. Which living person do you most admire?
my mother
17. Who are your favorite writers?
Tom Robbins, Augusten Burroughs, David Sedaris, Amy Tan
18. What is your greatest extravagance?
clothing (shoes especially)
19. What is that you most dislike?
Fear (my own)
20. Which talent would you most like to have?
To be able to sing like a big black woman
21. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I taught myself to read music.
22. What is your current state of mind?
pensive
23. What is your greatest fear in life?
That I am mediocre
24. If you were to die and to come back as a person or thing, what do you think it would be?
I have no idea, but I think I would like to come back as a whale. There is something amazing about being in the ocean. A completely different perspective. They are familial creatures and have a strong sense of community. I think they probably have no body issues either. ha.
25. Which word or praise do you most overuse?
"like"
26. What is your most marked characteristic?
my playfulness
27. Which person do you most identify with?
I don't have someone that I identify with right now.
28. What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
Beauty. It fades.
29. Which living person do you most despise?
Currently Dub-ya heads the list.
30. How would you like to die?
Drown
31. What is your motto?
A line from ms. lauryn hill. "Men who lack conscience will even lie to themselves. A friend once said, and I've found to be true, that "everyday people they lie to God too, so what makes you think they won't lie to you."
32. Tell us something particularly important about you that you would like your fans to know.
Porn is an adventure in my life that will not last forever. Buy the videos while you can!
Posted by Michael at 04:13 PM | Comments (2)
August 01, 2006
The faces of Israel
I have been to Israel many times for work and vacation. I've made many great friends there, as well as met some wonderful, intelligent, beautiful people.
Now those beautiful men stand on the front lines fighting terrorism not only for their own land, but for the whole free world.
My heart goes out to them.
Here are some pictures from past trips I have taken.
NEW! More pics:
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