Principal Skinner's VCA Movie Reviews with Trailers (5)
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: 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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