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MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 3:43PM
My review of the VHS version of The Fashionistas can be found here:

The Fashionistas Review

My wife and I watched it together and it includes her persepective as well as mine. The review is very lengthy, but then so is the movie itself. I hope I have organized it in such a way that it's easily skimmable by those are are only looking for specific information.

I think I'm careful in not overstating it when I say that by my tastes, this is the best adult movie I've ever seen.

Mike L.

Goldmember
Member

518 Posts
7/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 4:14PM
I must say that is an impressive review! You certainly got me looking forward to seeing this one.
BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 4:17PM
Geez, how much time that take to write/type up?

I will read it later.

Impressive review, well, what I skimmed of it.

-A buttoned collar, starched and bleached
Constricting veins, the blood flow to the brain slows-

MulePat
Member

189 Posts
6/01
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 4:31PM
looks like an amazing review for an amazing film... where is the best place to purchase this video? best price including international shipping? i don't think i can wait for the DVD to come out. cheers.
MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 4:48PM
Thanks guys,

BIGMike. It took a little less than a week of evenings to write the review.

MulePat--the best price I've found is the one I linked to in the review. AdultDVDEmpire has it for $20 plus shipping. Their international shipping rates don't look too bad to me, but since I'm in the US, I'm not experienced with such things. The movie lists at $60, however... and you'll be hard pressed to find a better deal than $20, even with the shipping added to that.

Mike L.

 
DenverDon
Benevolent

Firmly Embedded in Depravity
5914 Posts
7/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 5:09PM
MLyons,

My god, what a detailed review. (Yes, I read it all)

I thought the "he said / she said" was a nice touch to get differing viewpoints.

I will wait for it to come out on DVD, but it has now gone to the top of my list for when it is released in January 03. (I will wait because I have so many others that I want to buy along the way

Thanks for the link.

DenverDon

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 5:23PM
THE FASHIONISTAS DVD RELEASE DATE ---- JANUARY 6, 2003!!!

From Tricia Devereaux's post.


Not January 3, Don from Denver...

Just thought I'd correct you, don't want you going into a store and look for the DVD on the 3rd, because it won't be there that day.


-A buttoned collar, starched and bleached
Constricting veins, the blood flow to the brain slows-

skronker
Notable Legendary Icon

Scopophiliac
9780 Posts
9/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 5:36PM
"Fashionistas" fucking rules. It's totally in the pocket of what I consider to be high-end erotica ... the right mix of fetish/BDSM elements, raw sex, filmic technique, humor (a [female, BTW] friend and I laughed our asses off at Rocco's infatuaton with the phrase "Nasty!", which reaches such exaggerated levels of self-parody that it serves as perfect comic relief to the really heavy, intense scenarios that unfold) -- AND some actual *acting* (esp. Taylor St. Claire and Belladonna, neither of whom I suspected had such talent in them, given the generally undemanding thespian requirements of the gonzo genre). The cool thing here is, you can make a "feature" and still keep the sex on the sharpest cutting edge without any compromise. I don;t think "Ass Collector" is in the same league, because the sex isn't as interesting or primary and the FX elements are too distracting (and, let's face it folks, farcical. But then, such intentional/unintentional humor has always been a part of the very best porn ... ).


Anyway, keep up the good work. I think Stagliano is genuinely navigating a new frontier, and I can't wait to see where his ambitions take him.

DenverDon
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Firmly Embedded in Depravity
5914 Posts
7/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 5:39PM
BIGmike ,

I just typed it wrong I guess. I meant January 2003. I have read Tricias posting on the movie.

Thanks though.

DenverDon

BIGmike
B-I-G-m-i-k-e

2335 Posts
3/01
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 7:39PM
No, I guess I was wrong, DenverDon, now I see: January '03.

Sorry, just the anticipation of what is being described as the best film ever in porn, just got to my already porn filled brain.

-A buttoned collar, starched and bleached
Constricting veins, the blood flow to the brain slows-

DenverDon
Benevolent

Firmly Embedded in Depravity
5914 Posts
7/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 8:28PM
BIGmike,

No problem

Just reading about it got my fingers hard (not to mention other things

So I guess my tyyyyypos were a 'natural' product of my excitement.

DenverDon

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 8:47PM
just finished reading the review.
Once again, I love MLyons' He said/she said style.

He's written the most accurate review of the movie I've read so far, dealing with the storyline and cast.

Den
Member

911 Posts
9/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 9:37PM
The best review I have ever read!

Right one!

Great job!

Den

Pontus Maximus
Senior Member

Man of Steel, meet your match.
1346 Posts
9/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 10:23PM
MLyons, I just went to begin reading your fantastic review of The Fashionistas , but felt compelled to interrupt my reading and make this post.

In the initial credits, you made a VERY serious omission. You neglected to point out that Tricia Devereaux is the Assistant Director . Now, again, MLyons, I interrupted my reading at the beginning of the review where you show the film credits, and you might have mentioned that Tricia is the Assistant Director later in the review. However, even if that turns out to be the case, Tricia's name should have been shown in the initial credit as Assistant Director. Tricia herself is too gracious and humble to point this omission out.

With that said, I look forward to reading the rest of your splendid review, MLyons.

Pontus

MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Oct 19 2002 : 11:28PM
Thanks everyone, for the nice comments.

I hope you all liked it as much as I did. (Otherwise, I guess I'll feel a little foolish.. )

Pontus,

Duly noted. I was, of course, aware of Tricia's pivotal involvment in the movie, but since I'd never included that credit before, the thought of including it this time didn't cross my mind. Plus I didn't want to be accused of exceptional bias toward Evil Angel because of Tricia's involvement with ADT. Based on your very appropriate comment, however, the situation has been rectified.

Mike L.

Edited by - MLyons on 10/19/2002 11:29:30 PM

 
rjk13
Member

peace, love and revolution
321 Posts
10/02
Posted - Oct 20 2002 : 2:24AM
Wow. Thats some review. You guys sure do take your porn seriously. Im envious.

I feel bad admitting that all I have ever looked for in porn for the last 35 years is that one special moment when
I could visually connect with some hard working starlet and get off really good.


Edited by - rjk13 on 10/20/2002 2:25:46 AM

Edited by - rjk13 on 10/20/2002 2:41:50 AM

RoccoFan
Member

337 Posts
2/02
Posted - Oct 20 2002 : 9:16PM
Mr. Lyons.

The review was very very well done. I'm ashamed to say I haven't seen this video yet. I thought I'd be able to hold out for the DVD, but I'm weak. I'm going to have to see if I can get it tonight.

Boat Drinks!!!

RoccoFan

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Oct 21 2002 : 1:33PM
The price at adultdvdempire has since been changed to $59.95, which is the suggested retail price.
I believe the low price was a mistake by them, and those of you who purchased it at that price found a wonderful surprise bargain!
MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Oct 21 2002 : 1:43PM
A Bargain indeed.

But it's still well worth the price at $60.00. It has a great amount of re-watchability.

Just my opinion.

Mike L.

baronorca
Member

Montana
528 Posts
1/01
Posted - Oct 21 2002 : 11:38PM
Just for those who want to save a few bucks, jaded has it at $38.95.

Karl

RoccoFan
Member

337 Posts
2/02
Posted - Oct 22 2002 : 10:23PM
Just saw Fashonistas. Here goes:

1. Belladonna gets my vote for female performer of the DECADE

2. Good plot and good acting

3. The sex scenes were very intense, but there was too much time in between them. I remember in BUDA the pace was faster.

4. What's gonna happen to Evil Angel when Rocco......forget it

5. I can't buy the VHS, but I'll get the DVD

Boat Drinks!!!

RoccoFan

ReggieSpot
Member

47 Posts
9/02
Posted - Oct 22 2002 : 10:55PM
I just saw Fashionistas over the weekend and I was blown away by it. I agree with most of what Mr. Lyons had to say in his review, and yeah I read all of it..great review! Wow!

First of all, it's a major plus when you watch 4 and a half hours of porn and don't even use the fast forward once. From the opening scene, I was reeled in, and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It sort of felt like I was watching a 3-D movie, it had major depth and color, and the whole production was flawless. It felt like I was there, which got me ever hornier. Maybe my expensive headphones helped to make the experience that much more pleasurable. But the sex scenes were mind-boggling, even if they were 1 on 1. I'm usually a big fan of group sex, and 1 on 1 scenes don't do much for me, but everything in this film was so different than the norm that it kept my dick rock hard.

Belladonna has now surpassed Jenna Haze as my favorite porn star. Her overall performance was brilliant. The first scene where she's stripping in front of the mirror and she teases us with her silk panties..Oh my God was that hot.

Finally, the thing that made this film the most memorable porn I've ever seen was the images. The unbelievable images with the perfect music had me laughing, because it was unlike anything I had ever seen. I made a mistake by watching it late at night, and for some reason the images kept replaying over in my mind and I couldn't sleep at all...So I recommend not watching it at night. I watched the 2nd cassette the next day (at night) and I also had a hard time trying to sleep. Oh well, I'll do it again next weekend, as I've already made up my mind to rent it again. It's that good!

Edited by - ReggieSpot on 10/22/2002 10:56:28 PM

Edited by - ReggieSpot on 10/22/2002 10:57:04 PM




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