Ricky is Raging Stallion's first ever Lifetime Exclusive and Man of the Year 2009. In their acclaimed TO THE LAST MAN he is a nasty cowboy. We're proud to present the same titled hardbound photobook (European release: February, US: April). Read on for an exclusive interview with Ricky Sinz!.

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Where are you from originally?

I am originally from Chicago. I have lived all around the world but I always end up back where I came from. This city has a lot of charm, nightlife and good people, I just hate the weather in the winter.

What do your tattoos say about you?

My tattoos tell a lot about me, they are a timeline of my life filled with good memories and tragedies. I can look at any one of my tattoos and remember where I got it, why I got it and what I was going through at that point in my life, some serve as a reminder of days gone past, some serve as a motivation.

How did you first come to work with Raging Stallion?

I met Michael Brandon in Chicago and we had become friends and were discussing projects. He had a role for me in GRUNTS, I came out to film on that project and met all the amazing models Raging Stallion had, and I met Chris Ward and Kent Taylor, and had a really good time shooting with them. I proved myself as what I was capable of doing and got the chance to be creative and even serve as the technical director for the film. And we decided it was a good fit and I signed with them and recently signed with them as their first lifetime exclusive, and I have never regretted getting the opportunity to work with such a high caliber studio! It was a true blessing in my life!

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Do you like Cowboy movies or Westerns?

I loved watching the old John Wayne and Clint Eastwood films. I still try to catch them when they come on TV. I was a child of the 80's so it was mostly Sci-Fi stuff on TV but my dad would always watch the classic cowboy films so I would usually watch them with him.

What do you think is it that makes those movies so appealing?

The old cowboy films were a true piece of Americana just like apple pie. We all have good memories when we watch them, and they had great storylines and just downright good entertainment for all ages.

In real life would you rather be the good hero or the villain?

Hmmmm. That's a good one. I think I would have to have the best of both worlds on this one.

Do you see any parallels between TO THE LAST MAN and BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN?

I didn't like BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN I thought it was garbage. I don't see any parallels or similarities in the films other than horses and cowboys and hot men.

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Where did the shooting of TO THE LAST MAN take place?

I can't give out the location due to security concerns but I can tell you it was the real West there were real Indian burial grounds, real ranches, and lots of hot weather. The one thing that is unique to Raging Stallion is on a major film project like this is you actually live the role while filming it. You live like the men the story is based on. So you get the chance to consume yourself in the role. And I'll tell you I have earned a lot of respect for the people of those time because it was a hard life full of uncertainty.

Kent Taylor and Geof Teague took the pictures. On what did they concentrate?

Kent Taylor and Geof Teague I feel are two of the most brilliant photographers of our time. They both vary in their styles which is good and both have their own unique way of shooting. The thing I love about both of them is they are not afraid to try new things and give the model a chance to be creative. They know how to work the camera and know how to work with the model: Half the time you are laughing while working with them because they are so fun and easy to work with. And they are both so progressive when it comes to their variety of shoots. They produce what is in my mind true art that belongs in galleries all across the world.

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posted in Releases, Interviews, Photography on 27.01.2009