Elegant Angel
is currently one of the most consistent porn production companies
around, winning accolades far and wide last year including our own
heralded Xcritic Studio of the Year 2008. A lot of the credit for this state of affairs is due to director William H. Nutsack
for the manner in which he provides some of the hottest women in the
hottest situations, using plenty of tease along the way. Frankly, his
works are so well regarded by our body of writers that his rare
mediocre efforts are met with questions for the reviewer more than the
director himself. His latest title making it my way is Performers of the Year 2009: Special Collector's Edition, the sequel to the resounding Performers of the Year 2008
that helped secure the award last year as an Xcritic Pick, a wonderful
cast of ladies and top tier studs working them with all the tease
footage one might expect from the company. The dual disc offering
included a wealth of appreciated extras and more quality fuck for the
buck sex than two regular releases in the genre. Going into this one, I
had very high hopes it would live up to the potential of the cast &
crew, little doubt in my mind that the bar was about to be raised yet
again. This was another major winner! The amounts of fuck for the buck,
strokability, replay value, and especially casting left no other choice
in my mind that it merited a full Xcritic Pick. There were
minor issues of one sort or another but in overall terms, this was the
kind of dual disc movie that you rarely find at the competition these
days, most either going for the short sell or trying to overwhelm with
quantity but not the quality truly observant people expect.
Cock Tease 2, Bad Girls, and Shay Jordan: Leather and Lace
was once known primarily as a couples-friendly porn company, producing porn that catered to those that did not watch a lot of porn. This
continued until they decided to get real and hire director Robby D.,
the talented up-and-comer making waves at rival Vivid. Needless to say,
there was a period of time where both parties got used to each other
but it did not take too long before he started expanding their limits
to the point where they could compete on many levels, offering some
hard gonzo that detractors would never have believed possible up to
that point. Nowadays, they offer titles like Bad Girls, their
upcoming star-studded offering featuring lovely Stoya and two former
contract gals, a touch of exotic women as well. The five scenes lasted
longer than average and the relative lack of quality extras aside, it
struck me as a winner many of you will want to pick up at the end of
the month when it is released. It ended on such a high note with Stoya giving a magnificent effort that it readily earned a rating of Recommended.
The strokability, replay value, and amount of fuck for the buck should
suit fans of the cast as much as the technical values will enhance the
look for those with a decent set up. In short, Bad Girls really
did not have a central theme but the collection of scenes showed a
variety of ladies many of you will adore. Stoya was by far the best
performer of the bunch, showing all those that voted for her in
numerous award shows that she earned their faith, clearly better than
runner up types with more vocal followings.
Robby D. is the most prolific director at Digital Playground.
His works have been praised all over the world and for good reason, he
has an eye for the technical aspects that surpasses most of his peers,
at least in part due to his training in the field and experience. My
own observations have led me to believe he has "the eye" for quality
talent too, though he and I argue at times about specific performers
that he adores beyond their looks or performance abilities. In
conjunction with last month's release of Cock Tease 1, I was surprised to find Cock Tease 2 show up on my doorstep the other day, having seen several of the
director's series languish for a year or more between volumes. The
theme of the series is simple in that Robby provides six women in
scenes where the ladies do not engage in sexual misconduct with other
men or other women, rarely masturbating for that matter as they tease
like crazy for the duration of the nearly three and a half hour movie. Given the casting and strokability, the replay value was enough to merit a rating of Recommended.
Just to see Rachel after all these years was cool enough that I gave it
some extra juice but frankly, there was definitely a lot to like about
the show and I wish the company had not sat on the footage for so long.
In short, Cock Tease 2 provided some heated solo masturbation
scenes by a variety of gals, thematically linked by repeated
appearances of Yurizan in shorter but fulfilling vignettes that I found
quite appealing.
Digital Playground
is one of the dominant companies in porn these days, their knack for
winning awards as accepted as their leadership in the high definition
field. One of their most curious facets is the continued use of
conceptual director Celeste
whose boyfriend shoots most of their flicks for, the trend away from
erotic vignettes seen at the company as well as in the industry at
large. Well, coming up at the end of the month is a tribute showcase to
former contract performer Shay Jordan, the title of the outing called Shay Jordan: Leather and Lace.
The movie clocked in at a mere 76 minutes but provided more footage of
the lovely young lady than any recent porno in memory. The five scenes
included three with Shay and two others you might find appealing, even
two bonus short teases, one by Sochee Malo. It was short but had a lot of Shay Jordan material for fans to fully
appreciate. I prefer harder porn with better extras, longer running
times, and more sex so I rated it as a Rent It but if you like Shay as much as some reviewers do, you will definitely want a piece of the pie this time. In short, Shay Jordan: Leather and Lace was not the best showcase for her skills but it was not a terrible
porno if you like the sex light and prefer seeing more of Shay than
ever before. Give it a look and you will see what I mean.
Not to detract from his previous employers but how often was he allowed
to make dual disc sets, select his own cast members, and engage indirect quality control over all aspects of his releases before owning
his own titles? Even a cursory look at his pre and post JJV titles will
answer the question for you, a great many reviewers from all major
sources seemingly in agreement over the matter. Well, hit latest title
is for those of you that like POV titles as much as MILFs in Crazy 4 Cougars: Special Edition.
Before I get too far, it seems fitting to point out that the use of the
term "cougar" is a misnomer since Chris is not younger than all the
ladies, and even then, not that much younger since the term refers to
older women prowling on (much) younger men or women, but that fact
aside, he has once again assembled a first rate cast that I'd be
tapping myself if I had the spare dough. When you see names like Shayla
"Gumdrop" LaVeaux, Lisa Ann, and Brittany O'Connell (to name a few),
you know you're in store for a treat, the eight (yes, I said 8!) scenes
all helmed by the director as he nails them as best he could. I had enough fuck for the buck, strokability, replay value, and quality casting of chemistry filled hotties that I rated it as Highly Recommended.
The technical values were a bit less than his best work and the concept
of cougars not quite applicable but I appreciate that "Crazy 4 MILFs"
might not have as much name recognition value and focused on the
positive aspects of a very heated set of eight pairings. No scene let
me down and all of the ladies appeared to be in good spirits, the
extras package adding some fun too. In short, I found Crazy 4 Cougars: Special Edition to merit more attention than the multitude of like minded titles.
through the ranks to the adoration of women all over the world. His
work at Evil Angelhas proven popular too, the director's ability to capture raw energy in
scenes with often extremely hot women surpassing that of many of his
peers working elsewhere, even if his technical game might not show any
film school training. In the mail the other day came one of his double
disc sets shot just before RAWthat I reviewed earlier in my E.A. reviewing spree, the movie rating
quite high even though the ladies were not all to my liking. Imagine my
take on Evil Anal 8: Special 2 Disc Set given the dedication to better looking babes using better looking technical values. The movie is the sequel to Evil Anal 7though you need not view any of them in order to figure out any plot or
theme, the emphasis on anal action driving sales and advertising
campaigns well enough. That it featured my new friend Kristina Rose
made it all the better but frankly, none of the ladies here was a
second tier tramp so combined with the passions of Manuel himself, I
expected great things. It had a lot of fuck for the buck and replay value, augmented by the
strokability that tends to follow the directors' scenes when he picks
top flight women so I rated it as Highly Recommended. The boost
from the improved technical values and the length of the dual disc
movie helped make it stand out from the pack as did the ladies and
their active skills. In short, Evil Anal 8: Special 2 Disc Set was even better than Evil Anal 7in some ways, the extras taking a slight hit to allow for a better
picture. If you like seeing women getting off, attractive women at
that, you would be hard pressed to find anything released of late where
the majority of gals had as much fun getting their anal region torn up
so effectively, so check this one out.
have also gained the man acclaim. The raw energy he projects and the
manner in which the ladies react to it always elevates the replay value
and strokability of his movies, hence his popularity with other
companies too. The latest of his dual disc movies to make it my way (a
few of them have been missing of late) was Innocent Until Proven Filthy 5: Special Edition , the sequel to Innocent Until Proven Filthy 4.
There was a nice variety in the six scenes, some established
professionals, some newcomers, and all of them wanting to get laid.
This time, even cameraman Jimmy gets a piece of the pie when Jackie
Cross wants more than Erik can give her, the results as humorous as
they were heated. If you've enjoyed the series to date, you won't want
to miss this one either as the amount of hardcore fucking in gonzo
style was as over the top as ever. It had a nice selection of ladies and decent technical values, even
including a bit of urinating during the ending credits and BTS for
those into that kind of thing. The sheer amount of quality fuck for the
buck and chemistry was only offset a bit by a few of the ladies that
just were not up to par for the director so I rated the dual disc set
as Recommended. In short, Innocent Until Proven Filthy 5: Special Edition, the sequel to Innocent Until Proven Filthy 4 should suffice for fans of hardcore fucking, little circus act sex getting in the way of a good time.
generally allowed to get away with rougher sex than her male
counterparts just as her technical expertise as a director distributed
by Evil Angelis shaky at best. Still, whatever project the young woman tackles
displays a sense of passion often missing in modern porn, elevating her
stature compared to many others in the industry. The latest title of
Belladonna's coming to me was Evil Pink 4: Special Extended 2 Disc Set,
a lesbian project where the cast went without makeup for the most part
and skipped the circus act sex so many of Bella's projects include.
Still, the heated pairings often had decent chemistry and that alone
made the dual disc title worth checking out, previous volumes in the
series among her most sought after. It was a far cry from her usual bouts of pushing the limits of her
performers, putting a softer spin on the kind of sexual abandon they
showed but reminding me that Belladonna did not participate. That fact
weakened it for me somewhat but there was still enough lesbian fuck for
the buck and strokability to merit a rating of Recommended even if there was no "evil" in the titular showcase. In short, Evil Pink 4: Special Extended 2 Disc Set had a wealth of extras to help make up for the deficient technical
values, the quantity of the warmish action the ladies engaged in enough
to suit me just fine.
awards as a performer too numerous to mention. In recent years, his
work as a director have also yielded many awards, his best work
displayed at Evil Angel since the company began distributing his double disc titles. His latest such title making it my way is RAW: Special 2 Disc Set where Manuel has lengthy scenes with five really slutty women that do
just about anything he wants of them, some minimal outtakes included
within the scenes this time. Given my criticism at some of the past
technical matters of his work, I was told that this one would look much
better, not rely on any arty farty effects, and go straight for the
crotch in terms of the kind of nasty sex it offered up. This was one of his best releases in recent times, the amount of fuck for
the buck more dependent on the enthusiasm and energy of the ladies and
their chemistry with the guy than anything else. The replayability and
stroke value were exceptionally high and the movie clocked in at almost
5 hours long, earning a rating of Highly Recommended from me a lot easier than I thought it would (even with the background information I was given). In short, RAW: Special 2 Disc Set had the lusty hero turned director nailing all sorts of ladies in all
of their holes, each of them showing a unique bond with the guy as he
catered to their needs as much as they did likewise for his, making it
a lot of fun to watch.
stage for the multitude of others that came later. While many that
followed in his proverbial footsteps were not as talented, it still
pays us to remember the roots of how things evolved over time. Well, afew companies such as Evil Angelwere also trendsetters in how such directors have been distributed,
foregoing ownership in favor of a smaller cut but less risk, allowing
the directors to make the kind of porn they thought would sell. This
model was so successful, it was emulated by others such as JJV and now,
most of the better gonzo directors are under this type of plan. With
that, is there any doubt that John's latest release of Crack Her Jack 10: Open The Fuck Box, the sequel to Crack Her Jack 9,
was the product of his own fertile imagination rather than a
corporately made and owned formula? Using a bunch of hotties like Jenna
Haze, Lexi Love, and Jayden James, the director crafts another
strokable set of four longer scenes, each of them with their own
merits. This might not have been the most consistently heated set of scenes in the
popular series, it certainly had a fine cast of ladies that had
significantly strokable amounts of fun so I rated it as Recommended.
The lack of technical polishing up and how some of the gals did not
live up to their full potential weakened the effort overall but even
then it showed the difference between a John Leslie fuck flick and so
many of his peers. In short, Crack Her Jack 10: Open The Fuck Box was better than Crack Her Jack 9 on several levels so fans of the directors works should be very happy that he is improving the franchise yet again.
many of his male peers frightened by the results of the Max Hardcore
case. As a rule, I only enjoy watching women being abused if they like
it, and even then only in small doses, so Jake has long represented
something of an enigma to my porn-loving sensibilities, particularly
since he signed on with Evil Angel.
While most of his work has been released on double disc sets at the company, he also makes some of the better single disc releases,
including one I just received called Fetish Fuck Dolls . I know
that some of you hate losing out on the fantasy aspects by watching the
BTS features and others that hate Jake don't care that the women are
playing out their own fantasies in his works but having discussed the
director with some of the ladies that repeatedly work for him, it is
clear that outside of his role playing in the movies, he is really a
softy that adores women (maybe even a bit too much). The five scenes
here all include choking, slapping, hard pounding penetration of
mouths, pussies, and even asses in some cases, so if you aren't ready
to appreciate the fantasy of the action, skip this in favor of
something you can handle as stroke material. It will not be for everyone but if you enjoy hardcore sexual antics
involving women being dominated and abused but if you do, you will find
this one well worth a rating of Recommended or better. The
strokability and replay value will hinge on your tolerance levels for
the genre more than anything else but it was what was advertised and
even without a second disc, it had some very heated moments. In short, Fetish Fuck Dolls was the kind of movie one would expect from Jake and his twisted mind,
more than a little deviance but falling short of going too far past
what the ladies would have allowed him to do had they not been willing
participants. Give this one a look when you are bored with the often
generic porn on the market.
Jonni is like a DJ caught up in his own perversions and given a voice
by means of his videocamera to spread the word of ladies with spread
legs. All kidding aside, his visual acuity and artistic way of looking
at things are unlike many of the more couples oriented directors out
there since he almost always delivers the goods, his latest fuck flick
sent to me more of a suck flick in the form of Sloppy Head . I
like a good blowjob as much as anyone else but watching them is rarely
rewarding for me, the stroke value always lower than a good penetration
movie but Jonni has a way of coaxing good scenes out of even the most
elusive gals, especially when he gets them to let loose as he did here.
I was asked to minimize my comments (something of a gentleman's bet)
this time so rather than address the minimal differences of the twelve
blowjobs done in POV (point of view) fashion, suffice it to say that
even the worst one was pretty good. It provided a tremendous wealth of suck for your buck scenes that any fan
of said action will love. The strokability of the ladies performances
were rarely diminished by bad attitude or lack of skill, some of them
(Francesca, Aurora, Julie, and Jandi) offering superb hummers that
surpass the usual knob slobbing skills one might expect of the run of
the mill porners. Truth be told, the replay value for me was not as
high as some of Jonni's other titles in the past year but even I would
be lying to you if I said this collection of all new blowjobs did not
merit a rating of Recommended or better, the emphasis on saliva
covered cock sucking with passion and enthusiasm really driving the
scenes home in most cases. In short then, Sloppy Head did show
a lot of sloppy action by talented vixens without the penetration most
porn is full of, some titty fucking and handjob action adding to the
fun here in the point of view scenes where there were no losers, except
the men losing loads of genetic juice to the faces and mouths of
willing participants that enjoy swallowing and playing with population
pudding.
show that regardless of who reviews his works, he tends to receive veryfavorable ratings, his dedication to raw energy and technical
excellence the kind most people expect from the distribution superstar.
Jay's latest release is the low awaited Deep Anal Abyss 2: Special 2 Disc Set,
the first volume never reviewed here but considered a near classic when
it came out awhile back. For anal aficionados, the cast will be quite
familiar and even a few mediocre gals tossed in as last minute
replacements (at least that is how they came across), did not hurt the
appeal of the double disc set. It was a solid set of circus act sex scenes that the director's fans will
appreciate. The replay value, strokability, and kinky appeal will
certainly vary depending on what kind of action you like but even I
found it well worth a rating of at least a Recommended given
all the extras and footage so accurately advertised. The Blu-ray
version had a decidedly better visual appeal in most cases too so if
you have the right equipment, it was well worth considering too though
the lack of the 66:41 minutes of Outtakes on the high definition
version as well as the outdated codec and 1080i resolution were
pitfalls too. In all, no matter which version of Deep Anal Abyss 2: Special 2 Disc Set you are in the market for, it had a tremendous amount of anal fuck for the buck so check it out and act accordingly.
manner in which he had long captured some of the very best action on
camera but even his regular gonzo has proven to be popular as the guy
finds some of the sluttiest whores to work a meat pipe (or twelve) over
the years. Now that he is distributed by Jules Jordan Video,
he pretty much has his say about all sorts of aspects of his movies
that were otherwise controlled by others when he started out. Well, his
latest title to make it to me was something of a showcase for two gals
as well as a veritable contest of wills to see who could out slut the
other, the title called Insatiable Voyage. The situation here was a light
feature of sorts where both gals got the chance to have all sorts of
depraved sexual activity that was heavy on oral and anal, culminating
in some interracial gangbangs that prove each of them has some spark
left to work with. It was not his most subtle work and I would have preferred the consistency
of a single performer showcase but each gal acquitted herself strongly
enough for me to declare the dual disc set as Recommended.
Bobbi's youthful zeal was the preferred path to take but Dana gave a
splendid performance too, the technical values and extras enough to
support the rating. In short, Insatiable Voyage may not appeal
to a lot of people as it was so strongly based on circus act sex and
two specific performers but the action outlined on the DVD cover was
what it had to offer so give it a look.
Metzger's other pictures, follows a New York City high society madame
named Maraschino Cherry (Gloria Leonard) whose sister, Penny (Jenny
Baxter), comes to visit her. The two discuss Maraschino's business and
clientele, which leads into a series of sexual vignettes - and that'sabout it. Don't expect the rich, layered storyline of something like The Opening Of Misty Beethoven,
as Metzger's hardcore swan song (he'd go back to making softcore films
after this picture before retiring in 1984) is much lighter in that
regard. That said, if the film is short on storyline, it makes up for
it with some genuinely inspired scenes that are legitimately erotic. Video-X-Pix's Platinum Elite Collection release of Metzger's Maraschino Cherrymay not be perfect but it's certainly the closest we've seen for this
title so far. The restored transfer is quite nice and the supplements
are much stronger than average as well; Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle: Video-X-Pix's presentation of Deep Inside Annie Sprinkle won't
wow you but the movie had damn sure better. Anyone who tells you
classic porn isn't sexy hasn't sat down with this one yet, as it really
is a scorcher, a classic smut movie in the truest sense of the word.
Despite the minor cuts and the mediocre DVD, this one comes recommended
based on the strength of the movie alone. Let's hope the promised
two-discer improves on the shortcomings; and Inside Little Oral Annie: This Kenneth Morse directorial effort from 1984 is, if the hyperbole on
the packaging is to be believed, Video-X-Pix's best selling title of
all time. While Little Oral Annie, born Andrea Parducci, may not be the
household name of seventies smut that Linda Lovelace is, her sword
swallowing skills are beyond reproach, and her nickname well earned. A
lithe and well endowed brunette with an admirable physique and a pretty
face, Annie says it best herself when the film begins - "I love sucking
dick!" Judging by the enthusiasm she shows in this film, she wasn't
lying.
married to Danny played by Steven St. Croix. Daisy Marie's character
Sarah is her stepdaughter. Callie begins to infatuate over Voodoo's
character Nico who also happens to be her stepdaughter's boyfriend.
What is an unfulfilled and sexually neglected woman to do? Of course,
any porn lover knows the answer. Nevertheless, Faithless is a movie
that shows us that if lust takes over, then there is a price to pay. There is no doubt that Kelli McCarty will have her critics, but, this
influential one says that she has a winner on her hands. Under the
directorial guidance by the masterful Paul Thomas along with a script
by Duane, Kelli has hit the adult industry with a lightning force. The
screenplay gives Ms. McCarty several opportunities to show off her very
talented acting skills to amazing use. Her effortless acting range is
unbeatable and convincing; and Lesbian Triangles Episode 12: the twelfth installment of this series.
It is from the highly successful studio Girlfriends Films that
primarily concentrates on lesbian themes. One quality that this studio
focuses on is to make realistic sex scenes. Several themes that
separate this series from most of the studio's other ones in its stable
are the deceit, cheating, and intrigue elements of the story lines. Lesbian Triangles Episode 12 is a good match for this series. It
definitely captures the romance, deceit, and cheating aspects to the
studio's characterization of what this series is all about. The
pairings of the women are set-up very well. Each one has a certain
chemistry that enhances the scene. I look forward to seeing the next
episode in this series. I would like to know if Lisa Neils' character
finds out that her friend made love to her mother.
was one of their more prolific non-compilation DVDs from the latter
part of 2008. The five scenes here all have something going for them,
and that's to be expected with the likes of Jenna Haze, Ashlynn Brooke,
Madison Ivy, Audrey Bitoni, and Jana Jordan making appearances. The sex
here overall is very good with some of these starlets putting on quite
a show. Unfortunately it's not as solid all around, there are some dry
bits, the artistic nature isn't as subtle as it could have been, and
Audrey has some nasty scarring going on. All of those flaws aside, if
you're looking for some quality sex this is a release to consider. Take
the good with the bad and you'll be pleased well enough. If you're a fan of solid sex and you don't mind some artsy stuff being
mixed into your porn, then the Addicted franchise has a lot to offer.
Its latest release brings some of the top performers in the business
together for some nice action that doesn't necessarily push the
boundaries of porn, but it's entertaining just the same. At the end of
the day I'd say this release should be considered recommended, but it's
not smooth enough all around for a high recommended. Give this one a look and you might find it suits your needs.
us with five fresh faces in full-on point-of-view fucking, preservingtheir focus on us via the camera. Unlike most, this series deals
exclusively with the exuberance of young girls in uniform, taking care
in the peel of that particular outfit with all its necessary
accoutrements. This time around, however, the verbal interplay is a
necessary part of the equation, the gift of gab being an integral part
of the sexual tension and its eventual release. Like the previous entrants into the series, Schoolgirl P.O.V. #4 delivers
just what it
promises, with the additional catch of keeping the girls
at their verbal
best in order to
heighten the reality of the action moreso than
before. With the push into HD, the detail is
superior to the format of
the scenes, lending
a you-are-there style of fucking that many
other titles have yet to
evolve into. The interplay of each girl playing to the camera bodes
well for most
(devil-grinned Allyssa and boob-tacular Sadie, who both hit it out of the park),
though the less
click-worthy are few (Shayne), while the cute-but-still-green Riley and
Chastity
surely could give any other performer a run for their money with only a
bit more
practice with their on-camera personas. The overall
experience warrants
a Recommended status, if only because of the extra verbal jousting that
just about every girl here seems to
excel at, though the audio could
certainly use
a bit of sparkle for the next round, fingers
crossed!
Robby D.
has long tried to keep ahead of the learning curve where new
technologies are concerned, spending ample time over the past year
becoming intimately familiar with the new "RED" camera technology.
While I like advances nearly as much as he does, I also understand that
new equipment translates into a learning curve, even a big company like
Digital Playground having to deal with it. That said, the latest release using the technology is Riley Steele Perfect Pet,
a series of six scenes with half of them showcasing lovely contract
starlet Riley Steele. These three scenes amount to more footage of her
than all her previous movies for the company combined, her blond hair,
blue eyes, and sleek figure enough to make for an easy sell. The scenes
did not appear to have a lot in common this time outside of the ladies
acting like kept pets but frankly, fans of Riley should be stroking
themselves all the way to their local porn emporium to pick up a copy. The movie showed some of the advances due to the new RED camera technology as
well as some of the limitations it imposes on crews used to handling a
smaller camera to fluidly capture the action. Riley Steele was a gem
this time and redeemed herself in my eyes as a hot little performer
with much more potential, already surpassing some of the recently
departed contract performers at the company in a few short months. I
rated this one as Recommended though fans of Riley should consider it a "must have" for their collections. In short, Riley Steele Perfect Pet was not the very best the company has offered of late but it served to
showcase Riley Steele really well, the young lady just beginning to
show her performance chops in a manner that will certainly draw
attention in the future.
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