Okay, so Pirates 2 suckered me in. I've had little experience with Digital Playground productions because what I have seen has been kinda dull. Very slick production, but little heat. Like a more technically accomplished Vivid. And then there was the trainwreck of Janine in Mrs. Behavin' where some idiot thought we'd rather see Janine have slow motion sex overlaid with some of the worst music ever rather than real time fucking with Janine's very hot grunts and groans and dirty talk (you get a sample in the BTS and it just makes you angrier). But like I said, Pirates 2 suckered me in. How could I overlook something not just with Belladonna, but Belladonna with Sasha Grey and Katsumi? Those scenes did not disappoint and I finally understand Jesse Jane's popularity. I personally could never get past her look; one of the most unflattering boob jobs ever on a too-thin version of Jamie Pressley. But she brought it in every scene, so I decided to check more of her out in Kiss, Kiss, Kiss and Lust...and was utterly disappointed. Same high production values as before, thankfully no crappy music or slo-mo, but horrible direction. Either it's close up of genitals or shots of bodies moving with no sex, obviously for cable versions. Rarely any full body shots connecting the two. And how can you make your star look awful? I swear in Kiss, Kiss, Kiss Jesse's already unattractive boobs were a different color from the rest of her body! Learn to light these people! And the men seem to have exchanged heat for six pack abs. No one hates ugly, tubby fuckers like Tony T more than I, but Jesse and Bree Olsen demanded more and these guys were like robots. No passion, just chiseled bodies and steady pumping. Again, I initially thought it was merely Charles Dera (who needs to be seen and not heard) and Johnny Sinz (who needs a sandwich) until a scene with Mick Blue was equally cold and I know he can bring it. Now, I noticed it was Celeste directing these and since she also blew the Janine flick I was wondering if it were her. Then I saw Cockasian 3 and realize maybe not. So basically this long-winded rant is to ask, aside from Joone who did Pirates 2, is there anyone making flicks at DG worth seeing, or are they just another Vivid, which I stopped watching years ago?
I agree with your "technically accomplished Vivid" remark 100%. DP probably puts out the best looking DVDs in the industry. I just wish they weren't shooting every one of them for the couples market.
I love Digital Playground's stuff, but I'm no huge fan of features. I stick with the Jack's series, all the contract stars without the over the top bullshit. Jacks POV, Playground, and T&A show series are fantastic. And the Virtual Sex series are pretty good too.
I like some of Robbie D.'s stuff. Check out Cheerleaders.
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Posted - Nov 30 2008 : 10:25AM
If you want to see some harder edge stuff form DP then check out some of the movies by Robby D under his Handheld Pictures line. I myself love Digital Playground and they are hands down my favorite studio. I know everybody has there opinion but i do think that some people are overly critical of Digital Playground. But you either like there stuff or you don't.
Digital Playground's business plan is to produce sexvids for (some of) the multiple porn markets: gonzo, couples, and some g/g. So if you're like most of the fans on this board who prefer gonzo, you will ONLY like some of their stuff. And the Digital series for you is "Jack..." Or if, like me, you like sexvids that you can watch with your girlfriend, then the "Pirates" and "Island Fever" are the Digital Playground products for you. Since this thread is about a company's product I have one more comment. One of the reasons that companies like Digital, Adam & Eve, and Vivid will survive the current porn economic depression is because they realize that in order to remain profitable, they can't focus on only one segment of porn customers.
I totally understand diversity and by no means think that only my tastes should be catered to, but Pirates was big obviously mainstream oriented production that still managed to be hot, while other things that seemed to more gonzo (Cockasian for example) was actually kinda lame, so I needed the perspective of someone who'd seem a variety of titles and could give me a clue. Or maybe Pirates is just the exception to the rule and DG overall is truly like Vivid, where the non-hot titles just so outnumber the hot titles so it's simply not for me.
This could be Handheld or it could be DP, but videos I've bought from them have included Filth Cums First 1-3 and the Video Nasty line. Both go for the "nastier" side of hardcore, with dirty talking, anal/A2M, and facials. I'd personally like to see more finishes with swallowing or creampies or g/g snowballing though.
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Posted - Dec 1 2008 : 11:23AM
^+ another 1 Robby D's movies however are highly recommended. The Filth Cums First, Control and Ass Addiction series have some great scenes (Rebeca Linares especially).
I would say they are another Vivid, I only watch DP movies for one reason, she has black hair and pale skin! I never liked Vivid's style and I'm not into DP's either. The direction, lighting and soft focus are just not my thing and I struggle to find their movies erotic. I've recently started watching Harmony(the studio) and in particular Gazzman and this just brings it home to me how much off the mark DP are, and what it is that I want to see.
DarkPlaces ~ you obviously like the DP flicks jam packed with contract chicks and some story I would recommend you check out Babysitters, Cheerleaders or the upcoming Nurses I think they would be more up your alley. Jonathon Pedak ~ HandHeld flicks are diffidently not geared toward couples and I think they might be a better fit for yourself if you want pants around your ankles porn (a.k.a Raincoater gonzo) TY for the love~ Prophit, Sexy Hard & David Starsky As for the others ~ opinions are like assholes ~ everyone has one : ) I hope everyone has a fabulous day : ) XX
^^^^ I guess I'll be a little defensive and assert I like your videos Celeste. You present hardcore like I would want from Andrew Blake, but with more fucking! You make women look gorgeous and sexy, and I really shined on when you incorporated diagenic sounds not just a soundtrack. For what it's worth.
^Stoya: Sex Hot and Stoya Atomic Tease are two DP movies directed by Celeste that I'm looking forward to, she looks incredible in the stills and trailers for these, I'm liking all the sexy lingerie she's getting to wear , I hope you keep dressing her up.
I appreciate your input and you are nothing but class to do so even in the wake of my unflattering comments. I may not be a fan of your work, but I am now a fan of you.
For what it's worth I believe that Celeste is the best director at DP, although I also wasn't a fan of the slow-motion style of a couple of years a go. I only wish she done more movies than Robby D who's direction and editing is starting to wear rather than, Cheerleaders was a huge disapointment imo. Please Celeste, can you confirm as to whether Gabriella Fox is still in the industry or not? (it would make my weekend if you say yes)
DarkPlaces, you should check out some older features Nic Andrews directed for DP. DEVON STRIPPED RUSH LOADED and especially NO LIMITS are great flicks with hot contract girls and a good story.
Nic Andrews stuff is decent. I watched No Limits and really liked it. Then I watched Loaded and was a bit bored. Even so, he's one of the best directors working today.
I find a porno to be geared towards couples when the director evenly focuses on both sexes rather than just the girl. And I would say that your stuff is hotter.
yes, could someone PLEASE confirm whether or not Gabriella Fox is still with Digital Playground and/ or still doing porn? i've noticed her absent (along with Shay Jordan) in the latest magazine advertisments for Digital Playground.