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Michael Saint
Photographer


Alexis Texas is always lovely
1062 Posts
2/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 3:11AM
I just finished viewing it and it was everything you were waiting for.

I gave submitted the review to Steph so I won't repeat myself here but....

WOW!!!

Great Job Tricia. It was well worth the wait.

For those of you wondering if it is worth the cost. I would pay $100 for it and not even blink (and I am in the military so you know I ain't rich the DVD is just that good).

Ramsey
Senior Member

Trina Michaels fan
10332 Posts
10/02
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 9:20AM
I'm going to order it tomorrow from Gamelink. Look forward to your review Lee.
Janitor
Retired

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6409 Posts
11/99
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 10:02AM
Planet Sex
Deactivated User

1951 Posts
6/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 10:34AM
PULEAZE! STOP THIS INSANITY!!! It´s because this kind of senseless speculation than I´m unable to buy a vinyl cape Jawa for less than $800!!!

And believe me: a vinyl cape Jawa can give me far more joy than The Fashionistas.

Why?

Because it would be ME touching the vinyl cape of the Jawa in real life, while Fashionistas shows another person, THAT´S CLEARLY NOT ME, fucking Belladonna up the bungoholio!

Grrrrr! Envy green mumble mumble groan groan!

...
Oh good! My dog's found a chainsaw!

Edited by - Planet Sex on 1/5/2003 10:54:46 AM

MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 11:01AM
I have my copy in my little hands now. I will add my comments about the DVD to my old review in the next couple days (hopefully in an easy to find way that won't require anyone who's already read my VHS review to read it again in it's entirety). Then I will finally be able to post it in the ADT review system.

I must reiterate... Lee is correct. I haven't watched every porn movie ever made by a long shot, but by my tastes, this is the best porn movie I've ever seen. The extras on the DVD version just make it that much better. I'm proud to own it.

Mike L.

 
Planet Sex
Deactivated User

1951 Posts
6/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 11:04AM
BTW, where can I see a detailed pic of the package Tricia choose for the DVD? I´m curious.

...
Oh good! My dog's found a chainsaw!

MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 11:36AM
I'm not sure I can find you a pic, but the packaging for the DVD was a smidge disappointing.

Don't get me wrong... it's very nice. But what I would have LIKED to see is a package like that for the big 4 disc Fellowship of the Ring set or the first season of Twin Peaks. The Fashionistas box is very similar to those but it only has two actual hubs. The other two discs (the extras DVD and the CD of the soundtracks) are stored in little CD envelopes in pockets on either end of the package. It's really a shame. Almost makes me want to at least take the extras DVD out and stick it in one of my extra Amaray cases.

However, the packaging looks spectacular... with some great photos and stills from the movie all over the place (including underneath the disc hubs).

I'm sure Tricia will be able to tell you more details about what this type of packaging is called, as I'm not sure. I just wished there was a hub for each disc. :)

Mike L.

Planet Sex
Deactivated User

1951 Posts
6/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 11:38AM
Sounds like a Digipak.
skronker
Notable Legendary Icon

Scopophiliac
9780 Posts
9/02
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 11:52AM
Thanks Lee ... that's very thorough and informative. I'm gonna have to hunt around and order a copy today ... even though I won't be able to watch it for a couple of weeks! Loved the VHS version (which I can now sell ... or, should I keep it as a collector's item ... or just make it a New Year's gift to my friend who borrowed it and still hasn't returned it?)

Janitor
Retired

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6409 Posts
11/99
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 12:56PM
Just starting watching it - if someone walked in midway thru a dialog scene they'd have no idea it's a porn movie. The plot, characters and camerawork are far more interesting than many Hollywood flicks. Also nice to see two good-looking guys in lead roles. see ya...
astroknight All-Star Supporter
Questionable Moderator

Tastes so good...
4187 Posts
11/99
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 1:00PM
I'm a long way from finishing up the set (although I am hoping to have the review done before I leave for Vegas), but I have to agree with Lee (right now it's right on line with getting a string of perfect 5's just like Lee gave it). This is one amazing DVD set. If anybody can even come close to taking the Best DVD award from Evil Angel for this DVD, it's going to be one Hell of a good year for DVD porn fans. GREAT JOB EVIL ANGEL!!!!
Speelie
Senior Member

Fort Collins, CO
1191 Posts
5/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 1:08PM
I'll see it eventually, but I just wanted to add that I was privaleged to be able to receive an advance copy of the CD of the soundtrack (thanks Tricia!), and the music is pretty good (in some places very good). So don't ignore that extra disk in the set, pop it into your car player some time and give it a listen.
highlander
Deactivated User

54 Posts
12/02
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 1:57PM
Good, were can I get a copy at the best price?
Bill All-Star Supporter
All-Star Member

5334 Posts
6/00
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 4:43PM
We'll find out tomorrow when the disc is released.

On the same note, I'm surprised that more of the affiliates haven't offered this disc as a pre-release. With the high price of this title, knowing about the demand in advance would certainly reduce the inventory risk, while at the same time, reduce the chances of running out of stock too quickly.

Edited by - Bill on 1/5/2003 4:44:59 PM

Drew Black
broken crankshaft

8011 Posts
9/99
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 4:54PM
A lot of the stores listed in the price search will only list new items when they have them in stock. Many stores are not set up to handle preorders.
 
Michael Saint
Photographer

Alexis Texas is always lovely
1062 Posts
2/01
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 5:11PM
Speelie - I didn't forget about the soundtrack disc though I made very little mention of it in my review other than to say the music in the movie was fantastic. What do you think is in my CD player right now. My only problem with it is that every time the song Belladonna stripped to comes on I tend to zone out and go to a happy place.
Bill All-Star Supporter
All-Star Member

5334 Posts
6/00
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 6:09PM
But doesn't adding the title and putting it out of stock (0 inventory), with a message in the description that the title will be available on January 6, 2003 accomplish the exact same thing without having a specific "Pre-order" process in place.

To me, other than terminology, a pre-order and backorder are really the same thing.

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Jan 5 2003 : 8:06PM
Thanks for the great early feedback everyone.

My dream package would have had a third plastic tray for the extras disc, but left the audio CD in an envelope in the sleeve. And there would have been an outside case.

I can't tell you exactly what this package cost, but I can say it's already about 50 cents more than we thought we were going to spend, but we went ahead and paid the extra to get a few things we felt the packaging absolutely couldn't do without. An extra plastic tray would have added on ANOTHER 40 cents or so per unit.

As for preorders, I understood why a lot of companies didn't do it. They aren't going to have the discs in their possession until the 6th, and if they take orders before then for that date, and something happens on our end to delay that, they're the ones who are going to get the complaints.

I have confirmations from Gamelink, DVDadvantage and AdultDVDnow that any orders placed by noon tomorrow that ask for overnight shipping will indeed be shipped tomorrow.

David Lord
Member

236 Posts
9/00
Posted - Jan 6 2003 : 2:34PM
Tricia,

Thanks for my copy. It really is as good as everyone says it is. I don't really care for Bella, but she nails her role and John is one of my faves and you can really see why he's is so good. Hats off to you as well. Great job. This is one of the few Adult DVDs I will keep in my collection, and watch. Maybe I can get a best hub ring award next year. Well the bar has been set. It will be tough to even come close.

David Crawford
Wicked Pictures

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Jan 6 2003 : 6:48PM
David -
from you that really means a lot. Thanks.

You've got me pretty worried with Wicked Weapon coming up.

David Lord
Member

236 Posts
9/00
Posted - Jan 6 2003 : 7:00PM
HAAAAAAA. You are to cute. I am going for classic baby classic. Get this there is a line on the master. Nothing I can do about it. Every god damn one. So don't worry to hard.

:) see ya in a few

David

Pornmaster Mike
Senior Member

32DDD
1462 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 6:05PM
wow! we got our copies today...
i must say i am definitely impressed with the packaging - i don't know too many studios that would even attempt a release like this
dude......your name and quote is on the inside of the package - don't complain!

kudos to Tricia and Evil Angel!

- Pornmaster Mike

MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 6:37PM
Now... don't get me wrong. :) I'm not complaining. I'm very very flattered. I would guess that Tricia will be one of the first people to tell you that I wouldn't have gotten that quote if I hadn't built up a bit of a respectable opinion. I don't think I'm betraying Tricia or John by expressing my feelings about the packaging. :)

I certainly appreciate that this package was expensive enough for them as it was, and a third (and even fourth hub and outer sleeve) would have been an unjustified expense for them. No problem. :) That won't and shouldn't stop people from buying what is arguably one of the best, and most innovative porn movies ever made.

Mike L.

Pornmaster Mike
Senior Member

32DDD
1462 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 8:13PM
hehe i'm just jerkin' your chain MLyons...

hmmmm - that could be taken out of context on these type of forums

- Pornmaster Mike

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 8:37PM
No, you totally suck!!!
 
Pornmaster Mike
Senior Member

32DDD
1462 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 8:48PM
LMFAO!

all future prints of The Fashionistas will have a new quote by Pornmaster Mike

take note:

"The Fashionistas is great and the producer of this DVD is hot! A must-buy!!!!"

- Pornmaster Mike

astroknight All-Star Supporter
Questionable Moderator

Tastes so good...
4187 Posts
11/99
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 9:11PM
I just finished my review of the entire set and am still amazed with it. Did I have any complaints? Yep, but I'll admit that every one of them was nitpicking and matters of my personal taste rather than any "real" problems. Don't let the pricetag scare you people. This is one HELL of a DVD!

I should probably apologize now to whoever does the next few DVDs I review. I'm sure they're really not worth .5 overall. It's just my expectations have been raised too high by The Fashionistas !

rieekan333
Member

388 Posts
3/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 9:53PM
Phenomenal review astro - 5,000 words! I feel tired after reading it.
MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 7 2003 : 11:38PM
Great review, Astro--as always!

Mike L.

MLyons
Senior Member

1617 Posts
8/02
Posted - Jan 17 2003 : 12:55PM
At long last, I have finished going through all of the stuff on this set. :)

For those who are interested, here is my and my wife's take on The Fashionistas DVD . It's basically the same as our VHS review, with a couple added tid bits about AVN awards, and of course added comments about the DVD quality and extras. There are also vidcaps in this version that I hope will serve to compliment Astro's.

I know I'm a broken record, but I really do think this movie raises the bar of what can be done in terms of the future of porn. It's not just that it appeals to my personal tastes (as of course it won't appeal to everyone) but that it's well thought out, high quality, and genuinely compelling to watch. When I talked to Belladonna about it, she said it came from her heart and she was very proud of it. She should be. Comments like those from the performers make it that much more of an important film in my mind. I hope this is an indication of things to come. I think porn is better now than it ever has been, and Fashionistas single handedly makes a damn good case for that argument.

Just my two cents. :)

Mike L.

Edited by - MLyons on 1/17/2003 12:56:31 PM

Ramsey
Senior Member

Trina Michaels fan
10332 Posts
10/02
Posted - Jan 17 2003 : 2:01PM
My copy of this DVD is on his way from Gamelink. I didn't want to wait for the Dutch release (released by Shiva here in Holland) because I'm sure it won't be as special as the original release.
Saki
At-Large

2087 Posts
11/99
Posted - Feb 24 2003 : 7:39PM
Phew!

I finally finished my review of The Fashionistas -- after weeks of work. Believe me, it was worth it. It's one of those few adult movies that you can sum up in a few words or in many pages. Please forgive me that I chose to do the latter.

I also included MP3 samples of the CD soundtrack -- it's one of the best "extras" included with the DVD.

Great job to Evil Angel!

- Saki [faqs]

Pontus Maximus
Senior Member

Man of Steel, meet your match.
1346 Posts
9/02
Posted - Feb 24 2003 : 8:24PM
Saki, masterful review! Your review was every bit as extraordinary as The Fashionistas itself. In fact, Saki, I would say that your review is the single best one (porn or otherwise) that I have ever seen in my life. A truly remarkable review in itself.

Pontus

Edited by - Pontus Maximus on 2/24/2003 8:24:36 PM

Saki
At-Large

2087 Posts
11/99
Posted - Feb 25 2003 : 8:13PM
Thanks...it only took me 100 tries to do a review like that!

- Saki [faqs]

GaySatyr
Senior Member

Half dirty ol' man; half horny ol' goat!
1684 Posts
10/00
Posted - Jun 12 2003 : 3:01PM
Trish!

This video is fan-fucking-tastic !!! And from a gay guy not interested in the women, that's saying a lot! Definately deserving of its five-star ranking!

I've also just purchased Face Dance Obsession and fallen totally in love/lust with Hakan (Dan, Joel, Serbes, Leonardo, etc). He's my idea of porno-perfection - one of the most handsome men in porn - gay or straight! If his website were still active, I'd send him a fan letter!

Three cheers for both!!!

P.S. - Have you ever completed the solo male video you were working on? I'd love to buy it.

~ GaySatyr

 
Saki
At-Large

2087 Posts
11/99
Posted - Jun 12 2003 : 3:30PM
I was going to comment that it was amazing that The Fashionistas had only perfect 5 star ratings in the database, but it looks like Gabriel Nine broke the trend by giving it a lowly 4.5 stars!

- Saki [faqs]

tricia_devereaux
Evil Angel DVD

Patience is a virtue, but who wants to be virtuous?
4283 Posts
4/00
Posted - Jun 12 2003 : 5:14PM
Gabriel's a tough critic!!!!

GaySatyr -
I'm really happy to hear that you liked Fashionistas so much. Hearing that a gay guy likes a hetero movie is always nice to hear. In that case, I think you'll enjoy Face Dance Obsession. I also LOVE Hakan. And Nacho (especially his dick) isn't too hard on the eyes either.




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