X-Rated Critics Organization

X-Rated Critics Organization

The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) is a group of writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry who each year present awards in recognition of achievement within the industry.

The organization was founded in 1984 [ [http://www.avn.com/index.cfm?objectid=1F0F2AAA-EAEC-A1A3-E596FD91DAACD603 XRCO Announces 2008 Awards Nominees, by David Sullivan AVN Feb 15, 2008] ] , consisting of writers from Los Angeles, New York City and Philadelphia. Jim Holliday, AVN Award winning producer, historian, was the founding father of the X-Rated Critics Organization [ [http://www.avn.com/index.cfm?objectId=EDA03C01-1372-4B41-C425A5AEECFDEBA9 Jim Holliday Passes Away, AVN By Tim Connelly Dec 16, 2004] ]

The first XRCO Awards were presented in Hollywood on February 14, 1985. Until 1991, the awards were presented on Valentine's Day each year.

Its members now include writers from a wide range of adult publications and Internet sites. Many members work full time at this occupation; some even have degrees from Universities with emphasis on Film Criticism. [http://www.bwdl.net/XRCO-2/xrcomembers.htm Current list of XRCO Members] . There are currently 27 award categories, including the XRCO Hall of Fame, which honor the achievements of performers, directors and movies. [ [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20061210-9999-lz1a10prize.html San Diego Union Tribune, December 10, 2006] ]

XRCO's original Chairman, Jared Rutter, stepped down in 2004 and is now recognized as an "Honorary Chairman". The current co-Chairmen are "Dirty Bob" Krotts and Dick Freeman.

Notable Members of the XRCO

The The X-Rated Critics Organization membership features key adult journalists including: Darklady, Gram Ponate and Dan Miller, Editor of AVN.

References

External links

* [http://www.xrco.com/ XRCO.com] - Official Homepage
* [http://www.freepornstarpix.com/xrco_arrivals/ 2006 XRCO Award Show Photos]
* [http://www.avn.com/printFriendly.cfm?objectID=DB7CFB9A-920B-850D-13C02ABC3A0ECBFD&sitesection=video AVN.com] – XRCO 2006 Nominations
* [http://www.imdb.com/Sections/Awards/X-Rated_Critics_Organization_USA/ IMDb: X-Rated Critics Organization, USA]


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