DAMN! I just heard the news. I’ve been offline for a bit, so I initially missed this. But three days ago, August Ames aka Mercedes Grabowski committed suicide by hanging. This is […]
AUGUST AMES, R.I.P.
BUSTY MODELS
Last May when I reviewed the film KISS OR KILL, I made a point of noting how happy I was to see a softcore film starring a Black woman (in that case, […]
HIGH HEEL HOMICIDE
This latest erotic thriller from Retromedia is directed by Dean McKendrick and written by “Suzanne Cabot.” It came out a couple of months ago, I caught it on Amazon video, and I […]
SLEEPING BEAUTIES
Here we have the latest softcore cinematic offering from Retromedia. Written by “Suzanne Cabot” and directed by Dean McKendrick, this follows Cinderella’s Hot Night, in attempting to present an updated version of […]
John Bernecker R.I.P.
Memorial services for John H. Bernecker, the stuntman who died from injuries suffered on the metro Atlanta set of “The Walking Dead,” will be on Saturday in his native New Orleans. Details […]
THE SAGA OF ORIGINAL MAN #1
Okay, here’s where things get complicated. I don’t know when this issue was published, although the copyright says 1992. In back of the front cover there is an editorial by Alonzo Washington, […]
ORIGINAL MAN #3
Cover-dated December 1992, this issue from Omega 7 Comics is once again written and drawn by Tony Jappa, with Alonzo Washington as co-writer and publisher. Picking right up form the end of […]
ORIGINAL MAN #2
This 2nd issue (the 3rd, counting the zero issue) is the first to have a Month on the cover. September 1992. Tony Jappa is once credited as Artist/Writer and Anthony Washington as […]
ORIGINAL MAN #1
The above image is from a picture I had to take of my copy, as this issue is extremely hard to find, and I couldn’t even find a decent image of it […]
ORIGINAL MAN #0
I’m going really old school here. All the way back to 1992, with the release of this “debut” issue of a new Black superhero, called Original Man. I put the word debut […]
CINDERELLA’S HOT NIGHT
A long-overdue review (sorry, I really do wish I could update this blog more often) of this erotic fairy tale from Retromedia. Directed by Dean McKendrick, and written by “Suzanne Cabot” (whom […]
MIGHTY MOUSE #1
If you’re around my age (which is none of your damn business), then it’s likely that your early childhood featuring a steady diet of Mighty Mouse cartoons. A clear analog of Superman, […]
BEDROOM EYES
Pristine Edge is back! This hardcore actress made her softcore debut early last year in Retromedia’s film VIXENS FROM VENUS, and as I said back then I was particularly impressed by her. […]
ILLICIT DESIRES
I don’t have a DVD cover or movie poster to go along with this review, so for now I’m just using this picture of AUGUST AMES. I’ve been a fan of this voluptuous […]
FAIRY TALES (blu-ray)
This review here is being done due to a request I got via twitter from the administrators of the Softcore Reviews forum here: http://www.bmoviefilms.com/forum/main-forum/ Although I am longtime fan of Linnea Quigley […]
KISS AND KILL
Last year Retromedia produced a trio of films (Model For Murder, Deadly Pickup, and The Love Machine) in which they switched from their usual output of sci-fi comedies and attempted (with varying degrees […]
The BOOnana Tail Halloween Special
Now here’s an interesting little surprise for me, as I had no idea that this comic existed until this past Sunday, when I was getting my reviews for All-New Fathom and Agents […]
THE BEST OF SHANNON WHIRRY
If there was a Softcore Film Hall of Fame, Shannon Whirry would have to be in the first class of inductees (along with Shannon Tweed, Monique Parent, and Julie Strain, in my […]
MY BEST FRIEND’S WIFE 2
Frist, don’t worry if you haven’t seen MY BEST FRIEND’S WIFE, as this is a sequel-in-name-only. Written by Anora Leachim, and directed by Christopher Murphy, this 2005 film is from Torchlight Pictures […]
A HOUSEWIFE NAMED BRANDI
From Torchlight Pictures, this 2003 film is written by Anora Leachim and directed by Francis Locke. It stars Ander Page as Brandi, the titular housewife. Frankie Cullen plays her husband, Alex. Brandi […]
SEDUCER BY NIGHT
Written and directed by Francis Locke, this 2003 film, from Torchlight pictures, stars Rachel Elizabeth as Angela Greeley as a woman who is arrested for running an escort service, which is really […]
LOVE IN THE BOSSES OFFICE 2
Alright, it’s been too long, time to get back to updating this thing blog. And let’s get started with what I’m most known for: reviewing softcore movies. Today I’m looking back at […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 12: The Regular
Written by Daryl Haney and directed by Rebecca Lord In this, the series and season finale of Bedtime Stories, we are back to Belle’s (Kim Sill) house essentially being a brothel. Micah […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 11: Truth Or Dare
This episode has no creative credits listed on IMDB, so I don’t know who wrote it but I think it’s safe to assume that it was directed by Rebecca Lord, as all […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 10: The Other Woman
Written by Tony Cochran and directed by Rebecca Lord In this episode, Belle (Kim Sill) meets her newest client, Kate (Holly Sampson). Kate reveals that she has a history of men leaving […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 9: The Gift
Written by Daryl Haney and directed by Rebecca Lord As I’ve said from the beginning, the nature of Belle’s (Kim Sill) business is somewhat ambiguous in most episodes, as she seems like […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 8: Like A Virgin
GINA RYDER Written by Tony Cochran and directed by Rebecca Lord Gina Ryder guest-stars in this episode as Whitney, a woman who has been with her husband Alec (David Christensen) for 10 […]
EROTIC CONFESSIONS: Intrigue
Erotic Confessions was one of the earliest ongoing softcore TV series. I think Red Shoe Diaries may have debuted first. Both began sometime in 1992 and had a similar premise of having […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 7: Down For The Count
Written by Charles Kline (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Kenny Golde Well, I’ll get right to the big spoiler for those who’ve been following since the first episode. […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 6: Girls Night Out
Heather Vandeven and Justin Joli Written by Jess Roman (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Amanda Goodwin This episode opens with Belle (Heather Vandeven) participating in a photoshoot where […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 5: Tied, But Not Tied Down
Written by Joey Savage (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Kenny Golde In this episode, Sophie (Mary LeGault) is still distraught over what happened between her and Avi (Daniel Messier). […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 4: Ménage a Top
Written by Charles Kline (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Amanda Goodwin In this episode, several people get what they want, but it doesn’t always work out they way […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 7: The Perfect Man
Nenna Quiroz aka Lisa Throw Written by Tony Cochran and directed by Rebecca Lord In this episode, Nenna Quiroz stars as Maria, Belle’s (Kim Sill) latest client. She’s had bad luck with […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 3: Shoegasm
Written by James Michaels (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Joey Savage This is a pretty fast-paced episode, with things just quickly moving from one scene to the next. […]
NIGHTCAP episode 6: Double Image
This episode is notable for being the first appearance of Kim Yates, she plays Trina’s roommate, Kim. Trina (Nikki Fritz) had mentioned a couple of episodes earlier that she had a roommate, […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 6: No Names, Please
Written by April White and Edward Gorsuch, and directed by R.Lord. Michelle Von Flotow guest-stars as Tania, a successful businesswoman. Tania perfectly happy in her professional life, with no time or desire […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 2: Working Girls
Mary LeGault (Sophie), Krista Ayne (Maya), Heather Vandeven (Belle), Mia Presley (Cassia) Written by Jess Roman (based on the book by Clara Darling), directed by Kenny Golde Picking right up from the […]
NIGHTCAP episode 5: Seductive Fortune
And this is probably my all-time favorite episode of this series, thanks primarily to that opening scene, of which a screencap is posted above. That is Nikki Fritz with guest-star Leanna Scott. […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 5: The Rival
Written by April White and Edward Gorsuch, and directed by R.Lord. Samantha Phillips guest-stars in this episode as Felicia, a recently-divorced woman who has always wondered what it would be like to […]
DANGEROUS PLEASURES
Written by David Ciesielsky and directed by Madison Monroe, this 2003 film from MRG Entertainment/Mainline Releasing stars Jacy Andrews as Valerie Spiro, an apparently sexually irresistible woman who can get any man […]
NIGHTCAP episode 4: Everyone Has a Price
Regina Russell Banali Long before she married Frank Banali and directed a successful documentary about Quite Riot, Regina Russell (as she was known as then), had a long career as an actress, […]
CARNAL CONFESSIONS
Written by Steve Martel and directed by P.G. Sanford, this 2002 film stars Wendy Rice as Melody Thomas. Melody hosts a segment during the news on a local TV station where she […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 4: Another Woman
Nikki Fritz Written by April White and Edward Gorsuch, and directed by R.Lord. Nikki Fritz guest-stars as Susan, who approaches Belle (Kim Sill) with a relatively unusual fantasy, in that she really […]
SAPORE DI DONNA
Almost three years ago I received the Italian softcore film Ossessione Fatale, and today I’m going to review other Italian softcore film. I originally saw this film on cable, where it had […]
LIFE ON TOP episode 1: Sister Act
Heather Vandeven, Krista Ayne, Mia Presley, Mary LeGault This series was developed by and aired on Cinemax in 2009. It’s unique from other ongoing softcore TV series, in that it is based […]
COSMIC CALENDAR GIRLS
And here we have another Terrance Ryker-directed sci-fi film from Retromedia. Released yesterday, at the same time as Escape From Pleasure Planet, Cosmic Calendar Girls (or “Cosmic Cover Girls”, as it’s displayed in […]
NIGHTCAP episode 3: Sense of Touch
Nikki Fritz Written by D. Ray Morton and directed by David Nicholas, this episode focuses primarily on the personal life of Nikki Fritz‘ character, Trina. Trina has recently borrowed a laptop (remember, […]
ESCAPE FROM PLEASURE PLANET
Tonight I am reviewing the latest softcore film from Retromedia. It’s been awhile (since April’s Vixens From Venus, to be exact), but they’ve gone back to science fiction for this feature, the […]
BEDTIME STORIES episode 3: First Love
Written by April White and Edward Gorsuch, and directed by R.Lord. Gabriella Hall guest-stars in this episode as Lana, a woman who comes to Belle (Kim Sill) hoping that Belle can reunite […]
NIGHTCAP episode 2: Vivid Imagination
Written by D. Ray Morton and directed by David Nicholas this episode is notable for being the one that introduced Nikki Fritz, as Nikki’s friend and partner, Trina, who also works as […]
