Thinking XXX (Extended Cut)
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Actor: Belladonna, Brianna Banks, Ginger Lynn Allen, Seymore Butts, Sunrise AdamsBrand: Warner Brothers
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 59 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2006-06-13
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Hbo Home Video
DVD Reviews of Thinking XXX (Extended Cut)
DVD Review: In Their Own Words
Summary: 4 Stars
A companion to photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders book on porn stars, THINKING XXX is an entertaining glimpse into the world of porn from the actual porn stars who make it happen. The documentary itself, not surprisingly, is about the photographs, how they came about, why Greenfield-Sanders (a very noted photographer who has photographed presidents) was interested in porn stars, and what he is trying to show with his photos. This alone is worth watching. But it is not the best part of this dvd.
The best part comes in the extras, especially the porn stars themselves simply talking about their lives in the industry. Some of it is poignant, some sad, some hilarious, some pompous (with the award on that one going to Sunrise Adams, who we tells us, her voice full of self-importance, that she's "a
Also worthwhile are some of the commentaries. Gore Vidal making a buffoon of himself by blathering on about political theory a la some lefty professor who thinks he is more clever than he really is because of his ability to weave together disparate strings of social/cultural phenomena into some vaguely coherent whole, not recognizing just how loose his associations really are. Whitley Strieber comparing his ostracism as a UFO abductee to that of porn stars. Karen Finley talking on without realizing just how irrelevant her feminist viewpoint is to people outside her ideological bubble. Really, it's good stuff.
And then, also in the extras, some clips from the opening shows in New York and LA, where porn stars get to feel all mainstream by mingling with Ben Stiller and his girlfriend. I loved the part where Stiller's girl states to some porn star, "Oh, that's so great." Yeah, sure, if it's so great, break up with Ben and do porn yourself! Entertaining in that certain way in which we see the humor in completely different people trying to act like they're really all in it together, THINKING XXX, in addition to being fun viewing, reminds us why porn is more fun the less respectable it is.
DVD Review: Intellectualizing Porn
Summary: 3 Stars
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders has photographed artists, rock stars, actors and presidents. In 2004 he turned his large format camara on another group of celebrities, porn stars. Choosing to shoot his models twice: once fully clothed once naked Greenfield-Sanders creates images that are both erotic and thought provoking.
This HBO documentary is essentially a making of feature for his book XXX:Thirty Porn Star Portraits. The stars are interviewed as they prepare for the shoot, at home and even in traffic. What the film does is make the stars real people. Some have great things to say about porn in our culture. They address race, AIDS, money making and the business aspects of porn. These are all stars of the industry and very few have anything negative to say about their chosen profession.
The actual film runs an hour in its extended version but the true worth of this package is the extended interviews with all thirty models. The interview segment run about two additional hours and features a lot of insights into the businesss of sex and those who are engaged in it. Also featured is about an hour of interview material with writers and cultural figures who try to explain the porn phenomenon. There is a photo gallery of Greenfield-Sanders work and some clips from the New York and LA gallery openings.
While this offering may not be for all tastes there is a wealth of cultural information here that is worth checking out.
DVD Review: Looking ar Porn
Summary: 5 Stars
"Thinking XXX"
Looking at Porn
Amos Lassen
"Thinking XXX" is a documentary film based on a series of interviews with people who are involved in pornography. Most look at what they do with the idea that sex is just a job that must be done well. We meet the stars and see their bodies but do not see them perform and this gives a sense of authenticity to the DVD. I actually learned something by watching this.
Timothy Greenfield-Sanders who wrote the book "XXX: 30 Porn Star Portraits" decided that he would film this study as he was taking photographs for his book and he gives us quite an interesting look at the porn industry. We learn that porn stars are just like we are with the same issues and problems. We also get opinions from people not involved in the industry (John Waters, Gore Vidal, Nancy Friday and others).
This is an HBO Made for TV movie and I found it interesting to hear how porn stars relate to their lives and their profession. We actually get a naked look at the stars in more than the unclothed way. They seem to love their jobs and look at them as just jobs. I think that the average person looks at porn as more of a lifestyle than a job and it is interesting to get another perception.
All in all, I found "Thinking XXX" to be an excellent portrayal of the industry that we know so little about.
DVD Review: EXCELLENT INFORMATION
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS DVD PRESENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING SEX AND THE PROPER REPRESENTATION ABOUT WHAT TO DO AND WHAT NOT TO DO FOR THE VEIWING PUBLIC. THIS INFORMATION PROVIDES QUALITY AND A SAFE MESSAGE THAT SHOULD BE APPLICABLE TO EACH HUMAN BEING ON THIS EARTH. A VITAL DVD TO BE SEEN BY ALL.DVD Review: Lou Reed...
Summary: 5 Stars
The conceit for this project is trite, and the difference in the respect shown to the commentators and that shown to the performers belies the director's stated aim.
However, do rent this, purchase it used, do whatever you need to do to see Lou Reed's hilarious recitation of porn tropes in the "Extras." It's the Lou you thought you'd never see; relaxed, genial, laughing and genuinely funny, playing off his own myth.
Description of Thinking XXX (Extended Cut)
Studio: Hbo Home Video Release Date: 06/13/2006 Rating: RFirst things first: Yes, Thinking XXX features adult film stars. No, the HBO production is not a porno. Nor does it include any clips. The documentary instead offers an introduction to the biggest names in the business, like Gina Lynn and Lukas Ridgeston. For his book, XXX - 30 Porn-Star Portraits, celebrity photographer Timothy Greenfield-Saunders shot the stars both clothed and unclothed. In the film, they talk about their work while getting their hair and make-up done, posing for pictures, playing with their pets, etc. They're presented as real people rather than actors (which just may destroy the fantasy for some fans). In the print edition, 15 writers, including author Nancy Friday, musician Lou Reed, and filmmaker John Waters, contribute their thoughts on pornography. They also appear on screen (fully clothed, of course). Some are quite critical. The biggest revelation isn't the nude bodies, readily available via videos and calendars, but what they have to say. Unlike Star 80 or Inside Deep Throat, there are no horror stories about physical or verbal abuse, but the talk is still frank and uncensored. Sean Michaels, for instance, opens up about race, while Chad Hunt discusses homosexuality. Interestingly, cover model Jenna Jameson doesn't utter a single word, possibly because she has already told her life story in the bestselling autobiography How to Make Love Like a Porn Star. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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