Principal Skinner's Movie Reviews with Trailers (20)
Release date: 11/8/2000
Reviewed on: 9/30/2001
Studio: Vivid Wave
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Starring: Asia Carrera, Kaitlyn Ashley, April, Buck Adams, Chante, Jay Ashley
Directed by: Bud Lee
Review brief: To paraphrase a certain super-movie slogan, "if you haven't seen the first part, then you haven't seen the best part!" which can be applied to this sequel to SUPERMODEL, a Wave Video release which was a pretty damn good mid-nineties movie that deserved a second chance at finding a wider audience on DVD. Although the "prequel" stood on its won as a complete, self-contained film, SUPERMODEL 2 features most of the same characters and refers to the original crime story as the first, but I found the sex to be less imaginative and less heated overall. The story is interesting by porn-standards, involving a mystery criminal and the subsequent investigation by detective Buck Adams, but the movie works better as just plain old porn. Even though Lene is the star of the show, allow me to sing my first praises over Leena, an auburn- haired sex bomb with a fantastic figure and gorgeous looks.
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Release date: 11/10/2000
Reviewed on: 5/27/2001
Studio: Private
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Starring: Diana, Monika, Andrea, Regina, Sandra, Lolita, Helen Duval, Demia Moore, Cassandra Wild, Gili Sky, Cecile, Gabrielle Scream, Julia Spain, Laura Catwoman
Review brief: Essentially a "greatest hits" collection of scenes taken from Private's vast catalog of exceptional videos, "Private Zodiac" serves as an excellent primer to those who have not yet ventured into getting their porn from sources overseas. Sure, Vivid, VCA, Wicked, Evil Angel and other studios do a damn good job of keeping our adult entertainment habits alive and intact, but even those American companies understand that there is a lot of good stuff to be seen in Europe. Hence, we get the Marc Dorcel line of videos from Wicked, and Rocco's movies are always top sellers once they arrive in the States.
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Release date: 1/5/2001
Reviewed on: 3/28/2001
Studio: Wicked
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Starring: Ian Daniels, Steve Hatcher, Missy, Liza Harper, Charlie, Brad Armstrong, Tyce Bune, Stephanie Swift, Mickey G., Petra, Syren, Herschel Savage, Sydnee Steele
Directed by: Brad Armstrong
Review brief: Golden girl Missy looks sweetly demure, but always desirable in HEARTACHE, a Brad Armstrong- directed feature video about infidelity and temptation, which are always dependable vehicles for hot sex in any porn film, or any Fox-TV show for that matter. Old man Herschel Savage plays the husband of young Missy, who has a sexual longing and need for fulfillment which is convincing in this soap opera-ish tale (thankfully, the title of this movie has nothing to do with that old Bonnie Tyler song from the late seventies). The movie takes place amidst Spanish settings and costumes, which add to the feel and texture to the story. Wicked never ever cheats on giving their viewers simply superb production designs, and the attention to detail here (and in any porno) should be noted and appreciated. The tension is sparked by the appearance of drifter Tyce Bune, who stumbles upon Herschel's estate, and who is not at all shy about expressing his interest in Missy.
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Release date: 2/10/2001
Reviewed on: 3/24/2001
Studio: New Machine
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Starring: Shay Sweet, Ian Daniels, Randy West, Carla, Katie Gold, Cheyenne Silver, Carmen, Olivier Sanchez
Directed by: Randy West
Review brief: Now fast approaching its 100th volume, UP AND CUMMERS is a generally good series which often approaches greatness so long as you like the featured pro-amateurs appearing in any particular feature. But among the standout volumes in the series (like Leena's appearance in #12 and Jenna Jameson's in #10 and 11), the viewer sometimes has to endure the occasional clunker...which brings me to this DVD under review... The seventy-eighth edition of Randy West's UP AND CUMMERS series is saved at the very last minute (actually, last 40 minutes) by a Katie Gold/Shay Sweet/Ian Daniels/Randy West foursome which is full of hot and heavy sex, as well as fairly creatively directed and photographed.
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Release date: 9/28/2000
Reviewed on: 2/1/2001
Studio: Wicked
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Starring: Jill Kelly, Patricia Kennedy, Tom Byron, Peter North, Mark Davis, Tony Tedeschi, Tiffany Million, Jenna Jameson
Directed by: Greg Steele, Brad Armstrong
Review brief: There is no question in my mind that Jenna Jameson epitomizes the prototypical porn babe: blonde, flashy, curvy and with a eye-popping, healthy chest courtesy of Dow Corning, it's easy to see why she has become America's hardcore sweetheart. However, I will admit that with the exception of her earliest appearances in Old Man Randy West's UP AND CUMMER series (in particular the previously reviewed UP AND CUMMERS #11, where she is, in the words of Robert Palmer, "simply irresistable"), I have not exactly been a member of her fan following. To me, she just doesn't have the appeal of a Ginger Lynn, Nikki Dial, or even Ashlyn Gere, to name a few undisputed legends of porn. And her 1995 starring role in THE WICKED ONE does nothing to change my mind. Beginning with an opening scream and scrawled warning, "Don't fuck with Jenna" on the DVD's menu, this release from Wicked is a fairly good porn package, and co-stars some overlooked favorites like Tiffany Million and Channone, as well as present-day superstars like Jill Kelly.
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Release date: 9/20/2000
Reviewed on: 12/10/2000
Studio: Evil Angel
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Starring: David Perry, Rocco Siffredi, Carmen, Kelly, Frank Gun, Nacho Vidal, Alberto Rey, Leslie Taylor, Remigio Zampa, Betty Blue, Alba Dea Monte, Holly One, Edina Blonde, Sebastian Barrio, Kelly Stafford, Alba Del Monte, Toni Ribas, Carmen Sanchez, Jay Lassiter, Olivier Sanchez, Mario Falcon, Rumika Powers
Directed by: Rocco Siffredi
Review brief: WHEN ROCCO MEATS KELLY 2 is the highly praised sequel to the modern mainstream classic, WHEN HARRY MET SALLY. Just a joke, folks. Actually, this title from Evil Angel may be somewhat tortuously named [only Rocco Siffredi Productions could use the word "meat" as a verb!], but is entirely appropriate for a movie starring one of the most recognized male performers in porn history. However, let me be perfectly honest...I prefer Rocco's work under the creative direction from superior directors like John Stagliano and Andrew Blake. In what very well may be the set of blue movies of all time, FACEDANCE 1 and 2, Stagliano showcased his Euro stud's enviable talents with some very hot and superbly staged sex scenes (including the anal stunner with Chrissy Ann and the wildly choreographed "blindfold orgy"). Likewise, in SECRETS and HOUSE OF DREAMS, Blake captured the incredible beauty of Zara Whites and Raven in heatedly athletic sex scenes which never lost the trademark artistic beauty for which this director is known.
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Release date: 11/8/2000
Reviewed on: 12/6/2000
Studio: Anabolic
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Starring: Mark Davis, Vince Vouyer, Jon Dough, Misty, Erik Everhard, Tera Patrick, Cherry Lee, Casey, Dorian Grant, Leandra
Directed by: Vince Vouyer
Review brief: A cleverly descriptive and aptly titled series from Anabolic, NICE RACK continues in the company's tradition of giving steamy hardcore in a well-developed package. This fourth edition of the series is a pretty clear winner overall, and will only disappoint those who don't like raw and nasty fucking and sucking, or other who actually prefer to see silicone packed into a porn star's chest like stuffing in a turkey. Of course, it does help that NICE RACK #4 also happens to feature one of the most popular starlets of the new millennium, namely Tera Patrick, who is always stunning in appearance and performance. This two-hour, twenty minute production features six straight sex scenes with six different actresses.
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Release date: 11/8/2000
Reviewed on: 11/16/2000
Studio: Anabolic
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Starring: Mark Davis, Vince Vouyer, Jon Dough, Mickey G., Erik Everhard, Nature Blossom, Bella, MoJo, Paige Sinclair, Gauge, Skylar Knight, Adriana Sage
Directed by: Jon Dough
Review brief: Contrary to the misleading title, BRING 'UM YOUNG has nothing to do with the Mormon-based University [drum roll], but rather, is just another porn DVD from the decidedly non- conservative institution known as Anabolic Video. Of course, any xxx-rated movie with a title like this is bound to raise a few eyebrows as well as other body parts, but rest assured, there are no Traci Lords-aged girls in this feature. But like the BARELY LEGAL series from Hustler Video, this video is an obvious (and commendable, might I add) attempt to pander to the dirty old man/woman buried deep in every porn watcher's heart. However, once you get past the novelty of seeing young and the restless at play, maintaining viewer interest in this series will ultimately depend on the strength of its fucking and sucking scenes. Thankfully, BRING 'UM YOUNG meets up to Anabolic standards for raw, uninhibited, and adulterated white hot sex.
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Release date: 7/22/2000
Reviewed on: 10/15/2000
Studio: Wicked
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Starring: Jill Kelly, Alec Metro, Inari Vachs, Eric Price, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Jessica Jewel, Mia Smiles, Chris Cannon, Randy Spears, Brad Armstrong, Stephanie Swift, Mickey G., Erik Everhard, Sterling
Directed by: Brad Armstrong
Review brief: I have to admit that when Stephanie Swift first came onto the blue movie scene, I was not much of a fan. There was no doubt that she's cute as hell, and since I have a special effection for raven-haired brunettes, Ms. Swift should have been placed high on my list of new favorites...But for some reason, I chose to overlook her many porn appearances while searching for titles starring Inari Vachs or Tera Patrick; I just wasn't that interested. However, thanks to the good people at Wicked and Adult DVD Talk, I have now jumped on the bandwagon (as I recently have done with Jenna Jameson based on her appearance in UP AND CUMMERS #11 --- better late than never) and have become a Stephanie Swift devotee with SEX SAFARI, a star vehicle which shows this sexy thing at her best. Of course, the overwhelming use of rubbers in all the "poking the whiskers" scenes can be a bit intrusive in a porn fantasy, but what the hell...this DVD is a digital wet dream for any fan of hers.
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Release date: 8/23/2000
Reviewed on: 10/8/2000
Studio: Wicked
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Starring: Erika Bella, Philippe Dean, Roberto Malone, Laure Sainclair, Eva Falk, Katy Kash, David Perry, Coralie, Elodie Cherie, Rikky Dix, Marc Dorcel, Bruno SX, John T
Review brief: Laure Sainclair is again spotlighted in this Marc Dorcel video imported from the land of soft, smelly cheese and Jerry Lewis groupies and courtesy of Wicked Pictures. LES NUITS DE LA PRESIDENTE has been retitled THE FIRST LADY, which is a convenient if inaccurate translation for those who only took Spanish in high school. Even though this movie is less than two hours long, director Alain Payet manages to cram in a lot of tension and intrigue throughout eleven different and distinctive sexual situations. Yet, the movie never feels rushed, and the sex scenes are perfectly edited according to pace. The premise of the film, which is as original as they come in porn, Ms. Sainclair plays the President during the day, and a literal woman of the night, who is being blackmailed by some mystery villain" looks like a cross between Truman Capote and the Nazi who gets his face melted at the end of RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK. In order to protect her status, she is directed to engage in sexual encounters.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 9/18/2000
Studio: New Machine
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Starring: Randy West, Jenna Jameson, Krysti Lynn, Vanity, Silka
Directed by: Randy West
Review brief: Although I am far less of a Jenna Jameson fan than the general porn public (my tastes lean towards women like Inari Vachs, Leena, Vicca, Ginger Lynn and Rebecca Lords), I can't deny that she has a lot of appeal, both visually and sexually. I originally purchased UP AND CUMMERS Number 10 on the strength of Jenna's slow and steady, but white hot scene with Kylie Ireland, where their tag-team encounter with Randy West was just to good to pass-up. Now, Jenna flies solo in a straight scene with Mr. West, prefaced by a photo session posing sequence which has a lot of tease and plenty of build up to the main action. Needless to say, Jenna truly shows herself to be a magnetic and sexy performer and I've finally come to understand what all her hype is about. When she is treated to extended pussy eating, she actually seems to enjoy it, and remains playful and fun- loving throughout her scene. She is one of the few actresses who kisses deeply and with passion, as opposed to just simple flicks of the tongue like too many other porn women.
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Release date: 5/27/2000
Reviewed on: 9/4/2000
Studio: Ultimate
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Starring: Tony Tedeschi, Steve Drake, Nina Hartley, Malitia, Militia, Mandy Frost, Mandi Frost, Mike Majors
Directed by: Nina Hartley
Review brief: Most "How to..." sex videos are nothing more than a flimsy excuse to show some hardcore sex scenes with a little bit of commentary so as to avoid the "porn" categorization. This is not to say that such videos can't be informative, but obvious discussions on the art of lovemaking are usually peppered with obvious suggestions like, "Take your time. Be sensitive to your partner's needs. Enjoy the experience..." (Well, duh!). So, after noting the title of this feature, I braced myself for a methodically boring instructional video of sorts, with some graphic but sterilized scenes of oral sex. In other words, I thought I would be bored to death. However, the legendary Nina Hartley makes this video enjoyable, and yes, educational as well.
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Release date: 5/26/2000
Reviewed on: 9/1/2000
Studio: Wicked
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Starring: Vicca, Francesco Malcom, Laure Sainclair, John Walton, Anita Dark, Anita Blond, Nikita, Nadia Linden, Andrew Youngerman, Christoph Clark
Directed by: Christoph Clark
Review brief: Shortly after reviewing MASQUERADE for Adult DVD Talk, I had the opportunity to take a gander at THE OBSESSION OF LAURE, a Wicked Pictures DVD from Marc Dorvel Video and starring gorgeous featured actress Laure Sinclair. Well, immediately after glancing at the cast listing of OBSESSION, I was almost convinced that this movie would top MASQUERADE, due to my overwheming partiality to Vicca (now a VCA contract girl) and Anita Blonde who performs in three of thirteen (!) scenes in this video. Well, after comparing my, umm..."reactions" to both films, I don't think that OBSESSION is overall as good as MASQUERADE, but then again, I saw MASQUERADE first so my expectations were already at an Olympian level. Still, THE OBSESSION OF LAURE was enough to convince me that the entire Laure Sinclair vehicles from Marc Dorcel were worth collecting, and Wicked's collection of European imports definitely give the Private line a run for their money.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 8/11/2000
Studio: Caballero
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Starring: Eric Price, Randy West, Paula Price, Racquel Darrian, Jon Dough, Cameo, Bridgette Monroe, Erica Boyer, Tami Monroe, Cheri Taylor, Lauren Hall, Brianna, Julia Parton, Derek Lane
Directed by: Andrew Blake
Review brief: NIGHT TRIPS 2 is the sequel to the ground- breaking and break-through work from director Andrew Blake. Starring the incredible Tori Welles, NIGHT TRIPS featured beautiful women in highly-charged performances filmed gorgeously against a backdrop of dreamy, fantasy sequences. Although NIGHT TRIPS 2 was seen as the lesser sequel of the original, this movie remains one of my all time favorite pieces of erotica, due largely to the presence of star Paula Price and the beautiful Lauren Hall. Although this film merely continues the novelty of a very horny woman being studied for her very vivid wet dreams (via a monitor which displays her subconsious fantasies), NIGHT TRIPS 2 features an all-star cast and some of the best sex scenes I have ever witnessed.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 7/18/2000
Studio: VCA
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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
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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: 5/26/2000
Reviewed on: 6/29/2000
Studio: Digital Sin
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Starring: Peter North, Evan Stone [I] (straight), Chris Cannon, Silvia Saint, Erik Everhard, Jewel De'Nyle, Nacho Vidal, Kate More, Jazmine, Kylie Kooper, Fabian
Directed by: Peter North
Review brief: Peter North's NORTH POLE series have gotten some mixed reviews among different adult circles throughout the world wide web. After reviewing volume number seven of this series, I am at a loss as to understanding why anybody would complain. This all-sex series takes a straightforward approach to its sex scenes, so those looking for a plot or theme would be better off with the latest VCA releases than with the simple set-ups presented here. Naturally, this series is named after The Porn Star Formerly Known as Matt Ramsey, who is also well-known for his prodigious resultant orgasms, which give new meaning to the term "pop-shot." Peter North has been in the business for nearly twenty years, and he is as recognizable as most of the industry's sex starlets when it comes to popularity. In my naivete, I always believed that he derived his name from the Peter Brady character, with whom he shares a somewhat close resemblance [don't laugh, I said "somewhat!"]. It wasn't until years later that I finally understood the meaning of his name.
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Release date: 4/24/2000
Reviewed on: 5/7/2000
Studio: VCA
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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: 4/13/2000
Studio: VCA
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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
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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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