Principal Skinner's VCA Movie Reviews (11)
Release date: 11/28/2000
Reviewed on: 2/13/2001
Studio: VCA
Starring: Sharon Mitchell, Jamie Gillis, Bobby Astyr, Annette Haven, Constance Money, Cami Graham, Alan Marlow, Michael Gaunt, Clea Carson, Peter Andrews, Camilla Farrell, Sybil Kingmaner, C.J. Laing, Wade Nichols, Zebedy Colt, David Savage, Suzanne Mcbain, Shirley Peters
Directed by: Henry Paris
Review brief: While BARBARA BROADCAST is a true classic in the annals (or is that "anals?")of adult movies, I must admit that this film has never been, and probably would never will be, a favorite of mine despite this superb DVD presentation by VCA Classics. As it so happens, my ardent interest in porn coincided with a time where videotape reigned supreme, and where any incompetent with a video camera, a flood light, and a hotel room could easily make their own pornographic masterpiece. Suffice to say, I completely missed the era of true blue movie classics of the seventies and early eighties (which included titles like DEEP THROAT, INSATIABLE, ROOMMATES, and BEHIND THE GREEN DOOR) for which porn historians like Jim Holliday sing their praises. Still, though I lack the cultural background to appreciate fully the golden age of adult movies, their overall erotic effect is not lost upon me, nor should it be lost upon anyone who enjoys watching carnally raw, hot sex.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 11/14/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: John Decker, Billy Glide, Steve Hatcher, Vicca, Tyce Bune, Stephanie Swift, Angelica Sin, Nikita, Rayveness, Colt Steel
Directed by: Bud Lee
Review brief: PHOTOPLAY stars VCA contract girl and breathtaking beauty Vicca in a "Bud Lee Joint" about the trials and tribulations of a photographer (played by Tice Brune) for dirty magazines. Appropriately enough, Vicca and her comrade in sex, Nikita, play models, and of course these these slender, long-legged beauties fit into their roles like a condom. Actually, brunette cutie Stephanie Swift plays the photographer's estranged wife, who seems to be handling her husband's career just fine whenever she finds solace in the arms (and other body parts) of Colt Steele. Since fair is fair, Tice also gets his shot at his models, and everyone else seems content to have sex with one another (if only my life were this complicated). Obviously, the appeal of PHOTOPLAY does not lie in it's story and screenplay (which isn't exactly up to David Mamet standards), but in its sex, which is plentiful, though not outstanding.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 7/18/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: John Decker, Juli Ashton, Tina Tyler, Shayla LaVeaux, Shanna McCullough, Tyce Bune, Mickey G., Nikita, Rayveness, Herschel Savage, Colt Steel
Directed by: Veronica Hart
Review brief: For my money, VCA remains the leader in the DVD market when it comes to high quality transfers of their back video catalog. Despite their mandatory condoms policy and use of the multiple angles graphic in many of their releases, VCA is synonymous for hot sex featuring their gorgeous contract women, so the consumer can hardly go wrong with their line of DVDs. Of course some movies are better than most, and in the case of the LOVE'S PASSION, some are merely above average.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 7/1/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Michael J. Cox, Jill Kelly, Brick Majors, Jeanna Fine, Kylie Ireland, Eric Price, Randy Spears, Vicca, Shayla LaVeaux, Tyce Bune, Anna Malle, Nikita, Rayveness, Colt Steel
Directed by: Michael Ninn
Review brief: Right from the start, let me say that CASHMERE is a great-looking movie and ana amazing production from VCA. This video directed by the one and only Michael Ninn occasionally goes overboard with the digital effects used throughout the various sex scenes, but unlike his previous efforts like SHOCK, LATEX and the highly disappointing NEW WAVE HOOKERS, they never distract or get in the way of the eroticism (his best work, DECADENCE and DIVA I through III have yet ato appear on DVD. However, I do have a aesthetic complaint about this film, which unfortunately cannot be helped due to the visual setting and theme of this movie. The powder white bouffant wigs which are placed on the head of every girl gets to be a bit much, and makes most of the girls lookalike. Costumes in adult movie are okay, but I prefer spiked high heels and stripper outfits and Victoria's Secret lingerie over period fashion designs any day. In any event, this early DVD release merely represent standard VCA excellence.
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Release date: 5/19/2000
Reviewed on: 6/28/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Eric Price, Mike Horner, Paula Price, Heather Hart, Ron Jeremy, Selena Steele, Trinity Loren
Directed by: Stuart Canterbury
Review brief: Directed by Stuart Canterbury, SIRENS really cannot be described as a classic by any means, despite its VCA Classics description. With the (unfortunate) exceptions of Ron Jeremy and former gay actor Eric Price, none of the starlets in this shot-on- video feature are active in the porn industry today. And for porno newbies currently raised on a diet of SODOMANIA and GANGBANG GIRL videos, there may be very little reason to watch, let alone purchase, this rather straightforward, simple early 1990s release. However, for the old-timers like myself who recall when porn attempted to incorporate a story in their movies, and when gynecological close-ups of dilated sphincters were less than common- place, a viewing of SIRENS is almost refreshingly quaint. It also helps a great deal that this video features one of VCA's best former contract stars, namely the hard-bodied and devlishly sexy Selena Steele.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 5/23/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Ian Daniels, Dave Hardman, Kyle Stone, Tony Tedeschi, Juli Ashton, Vicca, Johnni Black, Shayla LaVeaux, Melanie Stone, Nici Sterling, Jonathan Morgan, Rayveness, Syren
Directed by: Jim Enright
Review brief: "Vortex" directed by veteran filmmaker Jim Enright is yet another fine release from VCA, a company which is known for their technically superior DVDs as well as for hot sex. Starring contract stars Juli Ashton, Vicca and Nikita, as well as Nici Sterling and Melanie Stone, "Vortex" employs the same digital special effects and background setting used (and sometimes over-used) in classics like Michael Ninn's "Sex" and "Latex" but they do not distract from fuck and suck scenes (which are, after all, the raison d' etre of porn).The DVD cover art has a simply stunning picture of Juli Ashton, decked out in a skin-tight silver outfit in a quasi-martial arts-action pose. Since attractive packaging is one of the single biggest factors in the sales or rental of a porn video, kudos must go to whoever artfully composed this shot, which manages to show off Juli's fantastic body (yet barely shows any skin!) and conveys the movie's science fiction motif about time travel.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 5/7/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Tom Byron, Peter North, Amber Lynn, Tamara Longley, Paul Thomas, Kristara Barrington, Jack Baker, Lois Ayres, Ron Jeremy, Patti Petite, Marc Wallice, Don Fernando, Careena Collins, Purple Passion, Erica Boyer, Tony Martino, Vanessa Del Rio, F.M. Bradley, Keli Richards, Krista Lane, Steve Powers, Kevin James, Robert Bullock, Kari Foxx, Maggie Randall, Jennifer Noxt, Chanel Price, Robbie Dee, Andy Nichols, Troy Tannier, Angst Argyle, Henry Berger, Steven Harper, Jason Jules, James Robert Parke, Jim Taylor, Lenny Wilde
Directed by: Gregory Dark
Review brief: Directed by the infamous Dark Bros., "The Devil In Miss Jones 3 and 4" were critically-acclaimed classic sequels to the original ground-breaking porno which even reknowned radio personality (I hesitate to call him a journalist) Larry King proclaimed as one of his favorite films (I am not making this up!). Despite the dated look of most of the porno stars, and pre-CGI set designs and special effects, these two films still have a daring and surreal look to them. The sex, however, is not as heated as some of the Dark Bros better efforts, like the the Traci Lords-edited "New Wave Hookers" which preceded this work.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 5/7/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Alexandra Silk, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Jack Hammer, Mickey G., Nikita, Ginger Paige, Eric Masterson, Maya Divine
Directed by: Fred J. Lincoln
Review brief: With films like "Dark Garden" and "Bliss" showing up on DVD, complete with director's commentaries and "making of featurettes," VCA has done a commendable job releasing high profile prestige projects in today's porn market. Directors like Antonio Passolini and Michael Ninn are among the very few filmmakers who actually employ mood and atmosphere as a backdrop for good old athletic sucking and fucking, and the results are exceptional, solid erotic films as opposed to assembly-line porn vids.However, the formulaic, shot-on-videotape pornos which were so prevalent in the late eighties and nineties can often be equally arousing, despite their cheesy looks or cliched plots; it just all depends on a competent director, and hot performers. BRIDE ON THE RUN, a recent VCA release, fits that exact bill. Directed by veteran pornographer Fred Lincoln, this movie is a formulaic, unpretentious video which I found surprisingly satisfying and even refreshing.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 4/30/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: John Decker, Michael J. Cox, Julian, Kyle Stone, Lea Martini, Mia Smiles, Juli Ashton, Vicca, Tyce Bune, Ramon, Nikita, Jack Garfield, Lisa Belle, Edward Electric, Robert Martins, Earl Ninn
Directed by: Michael Ninn
Review brief: Directed by Michael Ninn, DARK GARDEN features an all-star line-up of VCA's hottest contract girls, and has already received much in the way of acclaim and attention. After seeing it twice already, I can honestly say that all the praise heaped on this stylishly-directed, hot little epic is well-deserved. However, I must point out that consistent with VCA's policy, condoms are used throughout, and I will admit up front that I have a prejudice against seeing them in adult films. Of course I understand the health and safety reasons for condom use, and certainly, I feel that safe sex is important. But for me, their presence ruins the fantasy of adult movie, and it warns me ahead of time that there will be no oral money shot at the end of any given encounter. Fortunately, some videos rise above the neutering effect condoms have [pun intended] and DARK GARDEN is one such film.Director Ninn sets his story in a 1940s film noir setting, with Vicca playing the mysterious widow who seeks the hard-boiled detective for help.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 4/13/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Jill Kelly, Felecia, Tiffany Mynx, Julie Meadows, Shayla LaVeaux, Daisy Chain, Chaz Vincent, Tabitha Stevens, Chandler, Chennin Blanc, Charmane, Renee LaRue, Maya Divine, Veronica Caine, Sydnee Steele
Directed by: Jim Holliday
Review brief: Porn Historian Jim Holliday attaches his name to yet another all-star, wall-to-wall sex release from VCA in the heavily-promoted "Perfect Smiles" DVD. When it comes to his videos, you definitely get your bang for the buck with a roster of current adult superstars and quality production. This DVD is loaded with supplementary material including a "Behind The Scenes" featurette, interviews, and other extras, all of which are a nice and thoughtful touch. Featuring top talent like Tiffany Mynx, Jill Kelly, Shayla LaVeux, Felicia and many up and comers, there is no doubt that Jim Holliday and VCA do not cheat on giving the consumer what they want on a little silver platter. However, as the old adage goes, quantity does not mean quality. The problem with this feature is that Jim Holliday directs it with almost no imagination whatsoever. The sex scenes are straightforward, well-shot and well-composed, but boring.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 4/13/2000
Studio: VCA
Starring: Tianna, Eric Price, Mike Horner, Victoria Paris, Jamie Gillis, Jack Baker, Keisha, Marc Wallice, Lynn Lemay, Tracey Adams, Rachel Ryan, Fefe, Don Fernando, Tami Monroe, Jon Martin, Richard Pacheco, Fifi Bardot, Vicki Blair, Gene Carrera, Priscilla Love
Directed by: Alex deRenzy
Review brief: Directed by Alex De Renzy, "Pretty Peaches 3" garnered much in the way of critical and popular acclaim when it was first released back in 1989. Now, over a decade later, the video holds up only middlingly well despite it's "classic' status. I am not at all sure if today's "XXX-Generation" (those who maintain a steady diet of Max Hardcore and Sodomania) videos will have the patience for it. Shot on film, the DVD is much sharper and has better colors than its original VHS incarnation. For an old-timer like me, it was great to see actresses like Rachel Ryan, Victoria Paris, Tianna and Keisha back in action, although their best work has yet to hit DVD.The movie follows Keisha "on a quest for spritual enlightenment," but her encounters are more physical than anything else. Despite the fashion period of that time, Keisha looks great in just about every scene she's in. However, for whatever reason, Director De Renzy has chosen to mute her sexual performance and the results are disappointing.
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