Movie Review: The Hunted

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: John Bruno.
Cast: Josh Weston, Brad Rock, Jason Ridge, Troy Punk, Marco Paris, Robert Van Damme, Marcos David, Rob Ramos, Parker Williams, Trey Casteel.

A game of laser tag turns seriously sexy in Mustang’s The Hunted. Director John Bruno assembles an attractive cast for this cat-and-mouse game in which the target has to do whatever his shooter wants (sexually, that is) after being struck by his laser. The hunky group gathers, and Brad Rock instructs them as to how the game works. Then they set out in a dimly lit, mysterious space to tag one another. First up, a scruffy Jason Ridge meets superhot Parker Williams, who must submit after getting hit. This means that Ridge commands lots of passionate kissing, cocksucking and, of course, the eating of Williams’ hairy hole. Uncut cutie Marcos David soon joins the fun, leading to an athletic threeway fuck. Williams pops on Ridge’s shaved head and proceeds to hungrily lap up his own load. Strikingly lit and staged, this scene is an early highlight. Next, leader Brad Rock takes on Falcon exclusive Josh Weston with his huge, veiny cock. After making Weston beg for his “kibbles and bits,” the very verbal Rock pounds the superstar bottom until he screams. But that’s not all. Rock then rams Weston with a massive dildo before both models explode all over each other. Although Rock thinks the game is over for him, he gets tagged on his way out by hairy Troy Punk and is forced into a threeway with Punk and Marco Paris (who seems a bit out of his league in this company). Punk calls the shots as Paris sucks off Rock, taking his heavy balls in his mouth. These three studs proceed to suck and fuck in every position. This is another high-energy sequence, culminating in Punk getting Rock’s jizz all over his face. Nice! In the fourth and final scene, cover model Robert Van Damme and lanky Rob Ramos beat Marcos David (from scene one) and Trey Casteel at this horny game. Again, mutual oral and anal (with David doing top honors on Ramos and Casteel) ensue, and Ramos is the lucky taker of the loads. A manly cast, inspired action, excellent videography, editing and picture quality make The Hunted top-notch material. The opening credits are also beautifully designed and strike the perfect note for this dark and dangerous dance. Hunt this one down! (Mustang)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

On the Set Report: Gino Colbert’s Four Score

STORY AND PHOTOS BY VINCENT LAMBERT

It’s a late October day in Los Angeles. The weather is cool and damp, but veteran director Gino Colbert is a man on a mission. He has an outdoor scene to shoot at the San Vicente Inn in West Hollywood for his latest film, Four Score, and a few clouds aren’t about to stop him—nor is a missing model. It’s noon on a Sunday as Colbert and makeup man Christian head to the set. The model who had been scheduled to perform today has dropped out and Colbert must find a replacement—pronto.

Arriving at the gay resort, Colbert unpacks supplies and greets his crew, who are already setting up lights and equipment. Being a seasoned pro, Colbert is always ready with Plan B. He immediately calls the AWOL model’s agent, who promises to e-mail pics of three prospective substitutes. In the meantime, model Jason Crew arrives on time and full of energy. The Ohio native plunks down in the makeup chair and lights up a cigarette. Christian goes to work.

The San Vicente Inn, which has been quiet as the crew prepares, slowly shows signs of life as the guests start to awaken and wander about. A burly naked man stakes out the hot tub as photographer Bay Stevens sets up for stills. Colbert goes online and looks at the pictures the agent has sent. Crew offers his opinions on his potential scene partners and their cock sizes. After some deliberation, Colbert picks one, and the agent tells him the model will be there shortly.

As Crew and the cameramen eat lunch, Colbert talks about the upcoming film. “This is the first in a two-part series,” he says. “There are eight unrelated vignettes, and I am especially excited about my hot new Asian star, Eric Hung. We call him the Asian Sex Machine. He is beautiful and, well, hung. He is also one of the most cooperative and intelligent actors I’ve ever directed. Eric is doing one scene in each movie.”

About an hour later, model John Marcus arrives, breathless and apologetic. “I just came from Long Beach!,” he exclaims. Colbert thanks him for coming. Marcus, who has appeared in more than 50 movies, heads upstairs to prepare. Once he is ready, Marcus and Crew pose alone and together for the photographer. The place is now buzzing as guys in towels cruise around and inquire what is going on. When the stills are complete, the models run their lines with assistant director Nick Wulff, who also wrote the script for this segment of Four Score.

By 3 pm, they are ready to film the first dialogue scene, which involves Marcus coming out of his room and talking on a cell phone. Colbert watches and listens intently then requests minor changes. He also tells the PA to have the management turn off the hot tub because it’s making too much noise. Marcus plays the scene three times, then they move in for close-ups. He flubs his lines only once or twice, and the scene is done quickly.

Then it’s on to the suite, where Crew will sit on a couch and film the other side of this phone conversation. Crew wastes no time in getting his cock hard. He starts jacking, as Colbert kneels in front of a nearby monitor. He asks the cameraman for more headroom, and they are set to go. Marcus plays his part off camera for Crew, who nails the scene. Colbert compliments him, and they keep moving.

By 4 pm, it’s finally time to film the sex scene. Due to the chilly weather, Colbert decides to shoot indoors in a gym, so the crew begins moving the equipment downstairs. Once inside, Colbert talks to the models, asking whether they have any limitations for the upcoming sequence. They assure him that they are fine with each other and the intended action. A few cute guests in towels loiter on the sidelines and flirt with the models as they rehearse. “All actors on set,” Colbert calls out. The lights are adjusted and the makeup is touched up. More dialogue is filmed, as Marcus lifts weights and Crew confronts him.

Finally, the sex begins! Crew stands on a bench, while Marcus works on his big meat. Colbert is all business at his monitor, watching the models and calling out instructions as they move on to 69 position. “Okay, tell him to suck your nuts,” he directs Crew, who obliges. “Let’s go handheld,” he tells the cameramen, who scramble to get the shot he wants. There’s a brief break for stills, then it’s on to the fucking portion.

At 6:15 pm, Christian stands by with condoms and lube as Marcus holds on to a weight bar and Crew enters him from behind. They begin to fuck. The action is shot from several different angles and goes smoothly. After another break, Colbert decides to finish the scene on a massage table, which means that all the lights and equipment have to be moved again. Crew, facing a long ride back to San Diego, seems distressed to learn that the scene will take even longer. To relax him, Colbert throws him on the table and begins massaging his back.

After about a half hour, the new setup is ready and the models climb up onto the table. They get into missionary position, but before they really get going, the lights blow! As the crew stumbles around in the dark, looking for the fuse box, the models disengage and prepare to wait some more. Crew, who has been snacking on some chips, amuses himself by seeing how many he can bounce off his hard cock.

When the lights finally return, Colbert quickly gets the models back on set for the final bang. The rest of the scene goes without a hitch, as they both pop on Marcus’s hairy chest. However, there’s one final bit of dialogue to be filmed. Crew is yawning and struggles to get through it. Colbert places the script on Marcus’s chest and tells Crew to read from it. The camera focuses on just his face. After several attempts, he gets the line out and the scene is done.

Eight hours have passed, and everyone is ready to go home. Crew and Marcus return to the suite to shower, as the crew begins packing up. Once dressed, Crew says a quick thanks and is gone. Marcus, content with his turn as last-minute fill-in, goes out front to wait for his roommate to pick him up.

Colbert also seems pleased. “When all is said and done, we’re doing the same thing Hollywood is doing,” he says, “making the same kind of magic, except ours is on a much smaller scale in terms of budget.” When asked about the long day behind him, Colbert adds, “I’m happy with it. The scene turned out great because the actors had a natural connection. They looked wonderful together and were both total pros. I couldn’t have asked for a better pairing. And considering neither actor had seen the screenplay until arriving, I think they did pretty damn good.”

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Event: Gay Erotic Expo 2005

PHOTOS BY VINCENT LAMBERT

On the Set Report: OhBoyEscorts.com

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

It’s Saturday afternoon on Manhattan’s trendy Upper West Side. As students of nearby Columbia University enjoy the crisp fall weather outside, Tyson Cane and his crew are working up a sweat inside. Cane, casually dressed in a dark shirt and jeans, is padding around a friend’s apartment in white socks. He is busy prepping a scene for his third video as writer-producer-director. His first two (Manhattan Fantasies and Freak Factor) were produced with former business partner Enrico Vega. Now on his own, Tyson is a multihyphenate on a mission.

In the living room, two models are positioned on a green leather sofa as Cane sets up a shot. Though the air conditioner is on, the elaborate lighting is quickly heating up the area. Photographer Junior (who is also a part-time model) is taking pictures with a digital camera as Cane grabs his 35mm. They both do some glamour shots of the models before the scene begins. Cane explains that due to requests from different publications, he usually shoots both digital and 35mm film.

Also on-set are porn stars Mario Ortiz, a close friend of Cane’s, who is consulting, and Felipe Eller, who co-stars and also inspired the movie being shot today. Eller and Cane met online several months ago. When Cane discovered that Eller was starting his own escort agency, he was intrigued. “I know people are fascinated by escorts, so I said to Felipe, ‘We should make a movie about your new agency.’ ” Sensing a promotional bonanza in the making, Eller quickly agreed. They even decided to title the film after the agency, OhBoyEscorts.com.

The now-naked models—Dimitri Santiago, who has appeared in numerous videos over the past six years, and Igor, a boyish Brazilian making his porn debut—pose and get playful with each other. Cane gets behind his tripod and dons headphones. He instructs Junior to turn off the A/C (too noisy) and directs the models to kiss. The scene is officially under way with kissing, tongue-fucking, blowjobs. After about 20 minutes, Cane calls for a break. The sweaty models towel off while Junior mops up the leather sofa. The A/C goes back on. Igor is excited about the progress of his first scene. “This is fun!” he exclaims to Eller. “I get to have sex with a gorgeous guy. I like it!”

Cane calls the models over to touch up their makeup and discuss the next setup with them. He jumps on the sofa and demonstrates exactly what he wants. Next, he debates how to get a safer-sex message into the movie. A line he has scripted about condom use ends up sounding preachy when Dimitri rehearses it. So it is decided that when Dimitri reaches for a condom, he will hold it up and instruct Igor, who plays a newbie escort learning the ropes, “And whenever you’re on the job, don’t forget these!” After Dimitri repeats the line a couple of times, Cane seems pleased.

While Igor is photographed solo on the sofa, Dimitri focuses on his wood. After a couple of minutes, Dimitri is hard. Igor stares at his erection. “That is big!” he says, wide-eyed. Cane calls for action, and Dimitri enters Igor doggy-style. It goes without a hitch. Ortiz and Eller exchange a silent glance with raised eyebrows. Igor used both hands to spread his cheeks. This part of the scene goes smoothly. However, as Dimitri pounds away at Igor’s tight bottom, the sofa starts to zip across the floor. Cane adjusts his camera accordingly. After several minutes, Cane ask, “Igor, are you doing okay?” Igor says he needs a break, and Cane immediately complies.

After a few minutes of rest, the fucking resumes. A couple of positions later, it’s time for cum shots. Igor is feeling a bit shy, so Cane sets the camera and he and the other on-set observers retire to the bathroom, providing some privacy for the video virgin. Several minutes later some loud moans are heard from the set. Dimitri calls out, “Okay, he’s done!” and we all regroup to witness Dimitri’s cum shot. Being the professional he is, it doesn’t take long or require privacy. As the scene winds down, the models starts to kiss. Almost immediately, the lights and camera die!

The culprit is a blown fuse, which Junior promptly fixes. Cane is relieved that the scene was completed. Cool air streams in, and Igor jumps up and hits the shower. Dimitri lounges in a towel and gives a tour of his tattoos. (“I designed them all myself,” he says. “My cousin did most of them, but then he went to jail.”) Cane and Junior begin packing up the equipment, but not before watching some footage on the camera’s display. “It looks really good, ” Cane says. Then to Eller, “I really hope we can make this a series!”

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Lust Counseling

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Mike Donner.
Cast: Kent Larson, Jason Branch, Brad Benton, Jack Ryan, Dante Foxx, Park Wiley, John Marcus, Josh Williams, Tyler Austinn, Andy Kirra.

Adonis Pictures enters the crowded field of porn production companies with this tale of four couples who attend a spiritual retreat to salvage their sex lives. The horny bunch is given guidance by hunky Kent Larson and Jason Branch (who has some good fun with a bad Ahnuld Schwarzeneger accent). Reluctant Jack Ryan (in need of a haircut) and gung-ho boyfriend Brad Benton (in need of a diet) arrive at the camp and stumble upon Adonis exclusive Andy Kirra and Park Wiley practicing their technique in the woods with counselor Larson. These are two of the whitest boys you will ever see—and the harsh outdoor lighting doesn’t help. This flip-flopping duo gets things started on a rocky note, but it’s onward and upward. Couples Dante Foxx and John Marcus (he of the hot hairy chest) and Tyler Austinn and Josh Williams (also pale as ghosts) learn their lessons by swapping mates. That is, after Branch strums his guitar in encouragement. Some nice overhead shots of the four models help this scene rise above the standard. Old pros Ryan and Benton return for the hottest scene. These two know how to have on-screen sex, though Ryan does appear the teensyest bit bored by the doings. Benton’s creative way of applying a condom seems to help. The final scene pulls out all the stops when the 10-man cast gathers on one blanket for a big ole orgy. This sequence brings the varied group together, so there’s something for everyone. Lust Counseling is a solid entry into the jizz biz for Adonis. There are some problems with inconsistent sound and hot lighting, but for the most part picture quality is fine and the scenery is lovely to look at. Director Mike Donner has some fun with the script and the mixed cast goes along for the ride. Extras include a look behind the scenes with Benton doing his best obnoxious-host shtick. (Adonis Pictures)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Flex

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Chris Steele.
Cast: Kane O’Farrell, Erik Rhodes, Jason Hawke, Tyler Marks, Ace Hanson, Pete Ross, Alex Rossi, Jason Kingsley, Jason Spear, Solo.

New Falcon exclusive Kane O’Farrell has the luck of the Irish in Flex. The stunning stud with the lilting accent plays a gym owner who can’t help but score with his clientele. No wonder husky Jason Hawke gets comped on his first visit. He also gets a lot more, but that isn’t until the final scene. First, ripped Ace Hanson is on the receiving end of a massage from O’Farrell, complete with happy ending. The energy in this scene is great, and O’Farrell proves to be an expert cocksucker and impressive top. Next, bodybuilders Erik Rhodes and Alex Rossi lift more than weights while Solo looks on. These guys sure know how to use a bench! O’Farrell returns for a nasty j/o scene in front of a mirror, talking dirty as he plans to conquer Hawke’s butt. The big fun begins, though, with a sexy fourgy featuring newbies Pete Ross, Tyler Marks, Jason Kingsley and Jason Spear. Multipierced Ross and tattooed Marks get things started by trading blowjobs while supercute Spear does the voyeur bit. Soon he and Kingsley join in, with the four guys swapping spit and much more. Ross even takes on a large dildo before bottoming for the group. This strawberry blondie holds the scene together, sucking with glee and thoroughly enjoying all the cocks. His eyes light up like a kid on Christmas morning as each of the models spurt on him. In the fifth and final scene, O’Farrell finally nails Hawke, following a hot boxing lesson. These two suck, rim and eventually fuck. All in all, Flex boasts excellent picture quality, videography and editing. The muscular cast will win over the bodybuilder crowd. Plus, O’Farrell has a beautiful body and dick, and he knows how to work the camera and his co-stars. Looks like another Falcon exclusive star is born! (Jocks)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: A Night at Bruno’s

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Chi Chi LaRue.
Cast: Jan Fischer, Tristan Bennet, Denny Martini, Lee Roy, Max Schneider, Taurus, Tony Rengel, David Low, Marlon Abdalla, Johnny Hazzard.

Director Chi Chi LaRue and crew take their show on the road for A Night at Bruno’s. Set in the Berlin bookstore, the film features a group of horny guys who gather to browse some porn and wind up making some of their own. Taurus and Max Schneider get the action going as the other patrons look on with interest. Before you know it, the whole damn place is filled with cocksucking, buttfucking, ass-eating porn fans. (It’s interesting to note the many Channel 1 Releasing/Rascal Video DVDs on display in the background. Product placement has never looked so good—or been so blatant!) Some highlights include: Rascal exclusives Tristan Bennet and cover model Jan Fischer making the most of their time together, with Bennett taking top honors on Fischer’s tasty tush; manly Lee Roy exhibiting some expert deep-throating skills; and buff Denny Martini brooding his way through his intense sexual encounter. Special guest Johnny Hazzard (another Rascal exclusive) even pops in for a cameo, where he is blown and banged to great effect. The whole movie is basically one long scene broken into shorter sequences. Your interest might vary with the particular models on-screen, but it will never falter completely as LaRue keeps things lively with brisk pacing and tight editing. Picture quality is good. Extras include a flashy public-service announcement from the directing diva herself. Looking glamorous, LaRue delivers a safer-sex message that advises viewers to “‘wrap it up!”, meaning their willies. Well said, Cheesh! (Channel 1 Releasing/Rascal Video)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: A Stiff Dick Has No Conscience 3

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Uncredited.
Cast: Wyatt, Pee Wee, Lucky, Jinx, Nicholas, Angel, Lewis.

It seems “Uncle Don” has no conscience either. That’s the name of the faceless cameraman who eggs on a group of listless twinks in five amateur jack-off scenes. The movie opens on a beach in Oceanside, California, where retired Marine Wyatt (bidding farewell to porn now that he has a new wife and baby on the way) and surfer/stoner Pee Wee make small talk and act bored. When they move indoors to a tacky couch, things don’t improve. They strip, watch some straight porn and avoid making eye contact with each other. That’s what you get when straight models are forced to jerk off together! Despite the lack of chemistry, they eventually cum on a mirror, which becomes a theme here. In the next scene, college student Lucky poses and talks about pussy. He looks less than thrilled when an overweight masked man steps in to suck him off. Next, Jinx does an awkward striptease before showing off his baby fat on a mattress and in the shower. Uncut Nicholas from Chile speaks no English and is also accosted by the ski-mask sucker. In the final scene, Angel lifts weights and shows off his perfect pecs. He has the best body of the group but is charmless and obnoxious. He does know how to work his ample foreskin though. Latecomer Lewis literally knocks on the door, enters and goes right to work. He doesn’t even have time to throw out the gum he chomps while ’bating. Besides the unwilling cast, the camera work and sound are truly amateur. Picture quality is fine. Fans of reality porn might enjoy the natural bodies and self-conscious stares, but they’ll have to bring their own heat. (The Body Shoppe)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Somebody Is Looking

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Roman Senko.
Cast: Lukas, Zbynek, Daniel, Radek, Jaroslav, Denis, Roman, Jan, Petr, Jindra.

Sex with farm animals? Not quite, but the “somebody” in the title Somebody Is Looking turns out to be a bevy of ponies, zebras, camels, tigers, llamas, you name it. Set in a zoo in the Czech Republic, Looking at least has a unique location going for it. However, involving animals in graphic gay-sex scenes turns out to be more disconcerting than anything. For example, in the first of four scenes, two workers put aside their brooms to have some fun. No sooner do they start sucking than two voyeuristic ostriches take ringside seats. As the fucking begins, one ornery ostrich gets right in their faces. If it weren’t so weird, it might be funny. Two other dudes bail some hay then get it on for the horses in the stable. A tour guide leads a group of guys through the zoo, introducing each animal species in badly translated subtitles. The men soon pair up and practically have sex in the cages. Sounds hot, but it’s not! A couple of adorable lion cubs lead to the final threeway. This is the best scene in the film, perhaps because the models are attractive and the animals are put off to the side at the start. Fuzzy picture quality and blah colors don’t help. Nor does the annoying musical accompaniment and irritating sound of dogs barking and roosters crowing. These animals clearly brought out the beast in someone—the foreign cast tries its best—but most viewers probably won’t want to heed this call of the wild. (Galaxia)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Boywatch, Part 6

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Uncredited.
Cast: Jakub, Jan, Ben, Tomas, Petr, others.

The boys keep coming—and cumming—in the sixth edition of Bel Ami’s Boywatch, a continuation of the award-winning 101 Men series that presents a group of twinks auditioning for the venerable studio. In each film, director George Duroy sorts through 30 models in order to pick the best ones for his upcoming projects. The opening credits tell us that he is searching for “the most desirable young men in the world.” And once again, he has the cream of the crop to choose from. These foreign youth are each more gorgeous than the next. The drill is basically the same for each. We see their stats, then there is a brief interview with subtitles in which the guys share their favorite hobbies, career plans and sexual turn-ons. Next, they sit on a couch and fondle themselves to completion. In the process, we are treated to an array of promising newcomers: Jakub shows off an amazing pair of pecs; Ben has some sexy tattoos; Jan is a hairy blond beach boy; blue-eyed Tomas is adorably nervous; and Petr is sweeter than a cupcake. You get the idea. Clocking in at almost three hours, Boywatch 6 offers a dizzying selection of hot models. From the great opening montage to the final drop of jizz, the production has lovely lighting and videography, vivid colors and superclean transfer. We wouldn’t expect anything less from Bel Ami, and we certainly don’t envy Duroy, who has the task of choosing the top 10 from this crew of cuties. Or maybe we do! (Bel Ami)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Ram Tough

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Steven Scarborough.
Cast: Alex Collack, Alex Fuerte, Kent Larson, Shane Rollins, Arpad Miklos, Ace Hanson, Jason Kingsley, Jason Hawke, Corbin Michaels.

God bless the working man. You know, the sexy plumber or electrician who enters your home to fix something and soon after enters your fantasies. Hot House Video celebrates these working stiffs with Ram Tough. In five solid scenes, some major studs start to work and end up laboring at hot sex. Exclusive Alex Collack steals the show in the first scene with Shane Rollins. He arrives to fix the sink, and Rollins suggests that he strip out of his overalls to do a better job. Right off the bat, we’re treated to Collack’s gorgeous body and oversize piece. Eventually he gets to work on Rollins’ pipes. He sucks and fucks the now hairy Rollins to great effect. But the best thing about this scene—and all the flip-flopping that follows in Ram Tough—is that after giving Rollins a good pounding, Collack turns the tables and rides him to completion. Both models seem to be truly versatile, and this makes for an exciting start. Kent Larson and Jason Kingsley do the same in the next scene, both sucking and fucking each other, and Kingsley even delivers two copious pop shots. Well-done! Next, muscleman Ace Hanson meets up with exclusive Alex Fuerte. When Fuerte doesn’t have enough money to pay Hanson for his fake ID, he makes up the difference by providing oral services. Hanson looks bigger than ever here, and the camera worships his every taut, bulging muscle. His eruption all over Fuerte’s impressive pecs is a highlight. Jason Hawke and Corbin Michaels satisfy the twink market with their coupling, though they lack the he-man appeal of the rest of the cast. Finally, Arpad Miklos joins Kingsley and Fuerte for some threeway jacking and sucking. Miklos also proves to be a talented top, and Kingsley takes as good as he gets. Picture quality is fine, and the lighting shows off these manly man at their best. Ram Tough will be a tough act for Hot House to follow. (Hot House Video)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Through the Woods

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Chi Chi LaRue.
Cast: Jason Adonis, Pierre Fitch, Gus Mattox, Barrett Long, Bobby Williams, Tristan Adonis, D.C. Chandler, Collin O’Neal, Marcus Allen, Nate Alexander, Andrew Rubio.

In Through the Woods, Falcon exclusive Pierre Fitch dons a little red hoodie and hitchhikes to his grandmother’s house—but not before blowing studly roommate D.C. Chandler. Their scrumptious scene gets this fractured Falcon fairy tale started on a high note. Chandler has grown into a sexy man’s man, and his veiny uncut cock is as delicious as ever. None of which seems to be wasted on twink Fitch, who devours every inch with care. These two cuties move on to 69, and Chandler pounds Fitch with sweaty conviction. This coupling is a tough one to beat, but Fitch does his best as he hits the road to Granny’s. Before long he is picked up by school principal Wolfe (Gus Mattox, pictured top), who flashes back to the time when he had to discipline four students (Barrett Long, Marcus Allen, Nate Alexander and Andrew Rubio). The youngsters drop trou and get a good spanking from Mattox, who eventually makes them jack and suck for him. He even ends up topping one lucky delinquent.

Next, Fitch attempts to bum a ride in a pickup truck from Tristan Adonis (brother of Jason) but not before playing with him. This scene isn’t especially exciting and seems to lack the energy of the others. But Fitch gets to show off the picture-perfect butt that graces the box cover. Meanwhile, back on the road, Fitch arrives at a cabin in the woods that he thinks belongs to his grandmother. However, we soon learn that it is the retreat of three bears (Jason Adonis, Bobby Williams and Collin O’Neal, who is strangely the only hairy bear!). The trio decides to have a circle jerk while Fitch is sleeping in the other room. This scene is a highlight as the models go from jacking and sucking to Williams riding both Adonis and O’Neal. The sex here packs a wallop, and the mutual attraction among the men is palpable. After they finish, the guys discover Fitch, who makes a run for it. He finally arrives at the right house, but Granny is nowhere to be found. Instead, Mattox (in a silly shower cap and glasses getup) has snuck into her bed, where he lures Fitch into his wolfish clutches. This scene starts nicely with oral and kissing but gets a bit tedious and winds up feeling too long. By the way, does the at least 20-year age difference between Fitch and Mattox creep out anyone besides me? No matter, the mature Mattox fucks the newbie and ends this enjoyable romp.

First-rate production values and crystal-clear picture quality make this a typically fine Falcon feature. Director Chi Chi LaRue keeps the mood light and the action hopping. Fitch makes a winning bottom and most of the cast is excellent. These Woods will surely give viewers wood. (Falcon Studios)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Field Trip: Escape to Catalina

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Chad Donovan.
Cast: Antonio Madiera, Chip Nicolas, Jason Hawke, Corbin Michaels, Jason Kennedy, Enrique Velazco, Scott Ryan.

Three college students decide to hit the road after finals in Field Trip: Escape to Catalina. Director Chad Donovan teams with MSR Videos for this entertaining travelogue set in the scenic California resort. Upon arriving, cutie Antonio Madiera opts for a nap while buds Jason Kennedy and Corbin Michaels explore the lovely coastal town. Kennedy is lucky enough to immediately get picked up by Jason Hawke, and they share a stimulating flip-flop scene. Meanwhile, back at the house, Madiera awakens to find sexy stud Chip Nicolas (pictured, top) exercising on the patio. This leads to a superhot jerk-off competition between the twinkish Madiera and the beautifully muscled Nicolas. Great photography and editing build the erotic tension until Nicolas squirts on the window and Madiera follows with his own voluminous load. This scene is a keeper! And it sets a high standard for the rest of the movie to live up to. But these boys do try! Michaels meets up with Scott Ryan on the beach, and they get into some oral and ass-eating. Though they appear to be mismatched (Michaels is very tall and Ryan is very short), the duo manages to create a few sparks as Ryan tops with energy and Michaels delivers the movie’s best cum shot. After his stunning masturbation sequence, Madiera gets to have some actual sex in the next two scenes: first in the shower with Latin hottie Enrique Velazco and then with travel companion Michaels. Madiera tops in both and gets very loud, especially when he pops. What’s not to like? The videography and picture quality for the sex scenes is good, with crisp colors and nice lighting, but the outdoor shots that are meant to show off Catalina look blurry and washed-out. However, this one is worth the trip anyway. (MSR Video)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Event: Will Clark's Bad Boys Pool Party 2005

STORY AND PHOTOS BY VINCENT LAMBERT

The bad boys of porn came out to play on Saturday, May 7, 2005, for the fifth Palm Springs edition of Will Clark’s Bad Boys Pool Party. The annual event took place at the wet-and-wild Cree Estate in Cathedral City, California,and was cohosted by gossip columnist Billy Masters, drag star Momma and Sister Roma of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. A record $64,000 was raised with the support of more than 600 fans, numerous movie studios, Web sites, a silent auction and such major sponsors as Gay-MART, which donated $10,000 of the $27,000 made through sponsorships. All proceeds benefit L.A. Shanti, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals affected by HIV, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.

“It was a fabulous turnout,” said promoter/producer Will Clark, “and a great party. We generated funds that will go a long way to help keep L.A. Shanti providing programs for the gay and lesbian community in Los Angeles.” But the pool party was just one of several fund-raising events that took place over three days and earned $77,000 for a variety of California charities. A porn star dinner date auction at the Blame It on Midnight restaurant earned $1,000 for the L.A. Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Porn stars Rik Jammer and Bret Wolfe hosted the second-annual Pec A Palooza at the Barracks, produced by the Bare Chest Calendar Men to benefit the AIDS Emergency Fund/Positive Resource Center in San Francisco, which made $4,000. (The Bare Chest Men also worked one of the open bars at the pool party and collected an additional $1,000 in tips.) Another $1,500 was brought in at a dance party at Heaven, produced by Castro Bear for L.A. Shanti, and $7,000 was earned at Michael Brandon’s Inappropriate Behavior Party at the Ambiente Inn (including $4,000 from door admissions benefiting San Francisco’s St. James Infirmary).

Charity aside, the highlight of the pool party was seeing a who’s who of screen studs find their place in the sun. GAYVN Performer of the Year Tag Adams talked excitedly about his stage acting debut in a Washington, D.C., production of 10 Naked Men, while Enrico Vega and Caesar compared notes on their new production companies. Brad Benton and Brandon Lee exchanged love notes with markers on each other’s toned bods but remained mum on their relationship status. Rod Barry divulged that he is moving to New York, and Andy Hunter bragged about his box seats for Cher’s final farewell concert at the Hollywood Bowl. Jason Ridge attracted the longest line of admirers at the autograph session. Spike did naked body painting throughout the day. Ben Damon introduced his new missus, er, mister, and Nick Capra and Jack Ryan got better acquainted in the pool. Entertainment included singer Paul Lekakis, working his classic “Boom Boom” hit and looking porn-ready in a tight bikini, and Marshall O Boy and the Well Hungarians, who were joined by Chris Green on bass. Flaggers Dino Philips and Kevin Kramer and go-go guys Matthew Faulkner and Nate Bater also worked it for the appreciative crowd.

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: The Diamond Mine 2

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Csaba Borbely.
Cast: Rogerio Mateo, Miguel Sabroso, Kevin Cage, Lucio Maverick, Julio Carillo, Rod Stevens, Julian Vincenzo, Randy Jones, Fredy Costa.

The gorgeous men of The Diamond Mine are back in the sequel, Legion of Muscle, Part 2. This latest effort from director Csaba Borbely looks like it was filmed on the same island as the original and a few other recent productions. This means that there are more of those lingering shots of hot guys walking around the scenic location. In fact, a full 16 minutes of filler passes before Borbely finally gets around to showing some dick, which is entirely too long for a skin flick. At any rate, once this tale of studs searching for magical diamonds finally gets under way, it lives up to Pacific Sun’s usual high standards. Boss man Randy Jones gets intimate with worker Rod Stevens, flip-flopping until he finds a hidden rock in a hard place. Then three laborers play in a window with a stunning view. Next, beautiful Julio Carillo takes some solo time and produces his own magical juice. Two more built dudes dig into each other before top man Jones returns for a threeway, only to have his hard hat drenched with cum. These five tight scenes aren’t anything new or earthshaking; like the picturesque island location, they are just more of a good thing—solid, well-produced porn featuring a hunky, hung cast. Picture and color quality are excellent. (Pacific Sun Entertainment)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: SpyBoy

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Max Lincoln.
Cast: Chris Cooke, Martin Konig, Ryan Williams, Tom Jordan, Ben Slater, Stefan Anderson, Daniel Leger, Connor Axon, Chris Young, Luca Valentino, James Alexander, Siegfried Kaufman.

Eurocreme returns with a witty and stylish homage to James Bond—or make that Bonk, James Bonk. SpyBoy takes on the classic 007 series and gives it a homo twist, complete with a kinky villain (Braunfinger!) and some of Bond’s trademark toys (a black dildo with a camera inside saves our hero at one point in the story). But instead of the omnipresent Bond girls, director Max Lincoln inhabits the world of this gay secret agent with nubile twinks who are more than happy to throw their legs in the air. Supercute Chris Cooke makes a dashing leading man as Bonk, who is hired to save the world from an evil drug called orgasmadrine. The plot takes him on a whirlwind adventure from England to Germany with a stop in Switzerland. Along the way, he beds a sexy receptionist (Ryan Williams), a sweaty desk clerk (Stefan Anderson) and the son (pierced Daniel Leger) of a professor (Siegfried Kaufman) who has invented the pleasure drug that kills. The models are all smooth, bright-eyed and energetic, and they give Bonk a run for his money. (And yes, this supersleuth is versatile—often in the same scene!) By the time competing agent Dick Veiney (Connor Axon) arrives, Bonk consents to a frenzied threeway with a go-go dancer (Chris Young) in order to make contact with his archenemy (Martin Konig). But Braunfinger’s henchmen (Luca Valentino and James Alexander) get more than they bargained for when they take Bonk and the professor hostage. This leads to another threeway (with some intense double fucking) until the plot is neatly tied up and Braunfinger winds up in a sticky situation.

There are nine sex scenes in SpyBoy, and they are all of the same high quality. Excellent videography, tight editing and clean transfer present them in the best possible light. But the acting is so good and the story line so engaging, it almost takes away from the heat of the sex. This is a truly entertaining tale that works as a gay spoof on the spy genre in addition to being an appealing skin flick. Extras include an interview with 19-year-old Chris Cooke, who is so young to be playing such an adult role, but he pulls off the sex and the acting without a hitch. Kudos all around! (Eurocreme)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: Hole Patrol

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Chi Chi LaRue.
Cast: Eddie Stone, Johnny Hazzard, Jason Ridge, Fredrick Ford, Arpad Miklos, Owen Hawk, Nick Capra, Shane Rollins, Tommy Ritter.

New Rascal Video exclusive Tommy Ritter gets into a world of trouble, along with buds Owen Hawk and Shane Rollins, in the opening moments of Hole Patrol. The three cuties are stopped by small-town sheriffs Fredrick Ford and Jason Ridge and hauled off to jail. Luckily their cell mate is Rascal exclusive Johnny Hazzard. Together, the young studs formulate a plan to overthrow evil warden Eddie Stone (who wears an awful lot of makeup for a tough prison dude). In five excellent (and long) scenes, the first-rate cast gets down and dirty. First, a goateed Ridge takes Ritter in for questioning and ends up impaled on his own nightstick. This scene is slow and intense as director Chi Chi LaRue builds the erotic tension between the guys. There’s a sexy blowjob with handcuffs and eventually Ritter tops Ridge, nicely reversing the roles in this power struggle. The next scene is equally impressive as Rollins is sent to see Dr. Schmidt (Nick Capra) for an unidentified illness. Working his rubber glove with a vengeance, a very verbal Capra sucks, eats out and fucks his patient. Rollins delivers a sloppy BJ and shoots into his own mouth. Next, Hazzard puts on a show for guard Arpad Miklos while Hawk looks on and jacks. This pairing is a good study in contrasts as the hairy Miklos pounds smooth tattooed love boy Hazzard. Miklos also gets together with the other guards, Ridge and Ford. They perform some oral, then Ford bottoms for Ridge. In the end, they all beat off together. (We learn in the entertaining behind-the-scenes extras that this scene was supposed to be strictly oral, but Ford demanded to be fucked and Ridge was happy to comply.) But the final scene is the keeper: Warden Stone and guard Ford take on the three prisoners. Stone does a great job here, sucking and bottoming for all three. Hazzard also gets in on the fun, topping Stone as well and ultimately helping the boys escape. Superb picture quality and vibrant colors enhance the solid production values and fine videography. There is just enough story and script (by Doug Jeffries), and all the models give it up for diva LaRue. Clocking in at more than two and a half hours, Hole Patrol certainly gives viewers their money’s worth, but a bit of tightening wouldn’t have hurt. (Rascal Video/Channel 1 Releasing)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Movie Review: SkaterBoy

BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Director: Max Lincoln.
Cast: James Alexander, Darian Hawke, Reece Richards, Sherman Ash, Ben Taylor, Erwin Van Den Broek, Aaron Jones, Brace Levitt, Stefan Andersen, Christian Aster.

Spike (James Alexander) is a British twink with a skateboard and a dream—to win the big competition. And so Eurocreme’s latest, SkaterBoy, goes rolling gaily along, offering some smooth youngsters and average sex along the way. In the opening J/O scene, the energetic Alexander shows off his hairless torso and pierced belly button. But he isn’t alone for long, meeting up with cute skate bud Fuzz (Darian Hawke) for some light shoplifting. When they are caught, hot cop Ben Taylor frisks and strip-searches the partners in crime. Store owner Sherman Ash forces them to pay the price with a steamy fourgy in the backroom. After sucking and rimming, the guys manage a difficult double fuck. Soon there is cum everywhere, including in one model’s mouth. Spike and Fuzz eventually make it to the train station and arrive in Amsterdam for the contest. But first they have sex (including double penetration!) with a little Dutch boy (Erwin Van Den Broek) on his scenic houseboat. Next, the youths decide to buy some pot from bartender JJ (Aaron Jones), who shares much more when they all go back to his squatter’s loft and get busy with his roommate (Brace Levitt). This foursome tends to drag, but director Max Lincoln manages to work a skateboard into the fucking sequence in a very inventive way. (Skateboard sex! What will they think of next?) The newbies then venture to the red-light district and hang out at the Cockring bar, where another bout of nicely edited group sex ensues. Picture quality is good but some of the lighting is less than flattering and, overall, the colors look faded. In the seventh and final sex scene, Spike and Fuzz realize they are much more than friends, thanks to a busted skateboard that almost ruins our hero’s chances at victory. This is a silly and trite ending to a disappointing effort. As usual, if you don’t like the leads, you’re outta luck, as they appear in almost every scene. Production values are fine but don’t seem as high as in SpyBoy or other recent Eurocreme releases. And the voice-over narration, delivered in an indecipherable mumble by the thickly accented Alexander, almost makes us wish for subtitles. (Eurocreme)

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

On the Set Report: M. Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons

STORY AND PHOTOS BY VINCENT LAMBERT

Michael Lucas thinks big, and his latest production is no exception. An epic gay-porn remake of the 17th-century novel by French author Choderlos de Laclos, Michael Lucas’ Dangerous Liaisons promises to be his highest-profile film yet. “This has five-star hot sex!” Lucas exclaims. “It has a beautiful cast, incredible editing, expensive locations, five cameras, three makeup artists, two stylists, two set stylists, three drivers, eight assistants, even a lawyer! It cost $250,000 to make, and it’s a huge deal!” Modesty has never been his strong point, but when Lucas talks about his latest movie he starts to sound like the Donald Trump of gay porn. Yes, the Russian porn star/auteur has always been a tireless self-promoter, but in this case, bigger is certainly better—and not only when it comes to dick size.

On a chilly Saturday in February, Lucas arrives on the set of a photographer’s studio in the East Village. He and co-stars Gus Mattox and new Lucas exclusive Bruce Beckham have been out all morning shooting a scene on the streets of New York. Director of photography Tony DeMarco, who also wrote the script for Liaisons, explains that the battery on their camera went dead during the shoot, so a production assistant had to rush over with a new one. Then as soon as they were ready to shoot, a fire truck arrived across the street, causing another delay. But the short scene was eventually completed, and now they are ready to get down to some sex.

“This is my first New York movie,” says Mattox with excitement. “And my first with Michael Lucas. I liked the script, and they needed someone who could do dialogue and sex. So it seemed like a perfect match!” Beckham, who is originally from Ohio but now goes to culinary school in Los Angeles, met Lucas when he lived in New York. He has done a couple of movies under a different name for Blue Blake but considers this a new start. “I really like Michael and look forward to coming to New York to work for him a lot,” he says, blue eyes sparkling.

Mattox changes into striped boxers and Beckham to blue briefs, and they sit on a red velvet divan as Lucas preps them for the scene. Porn star Raymond Dragon, who is working camera on the film, sets up lights as a still photographer snaps pictures. Lucas meticulously runs through the choreography he wants for the sex. Mattox absentmindedly plays with Beckham’s hair as Lucas talks about the kissing, licking, sucking, fucking, armpit sniffing and footplay that will ensue. When he hears about the pit sniffing, Mattox politely asks for some baby wipes and demurely swabs away. Lucas attempts to demonstrate a position he’d like for the fucking, but when he leans into the couch, it promptly tips over. They decide on a new position. Lucas also choreographs the camera work, which will be shot by both DeMarco and Dragon. Ever a stickler for detail, Lucas directs the PAs to wipe the bottoms of the models’ feet. Always thinking ahead, he tells them to be ready with condoms, lube, water and towels.

When Lucas finally calls for action, the models begin making out. Dragon shoots the action from a loft area above the couch and DeMarco is on the floor. Lucas crouches on the sidelines, watching intently as they move on to oral. Before long, Beckham has both legs in the air and Mattox is eating his ass. They gracefully move into one of the positions Lucas demonstrated for the 69 sequence. The cameras zoom in for close-ups as the models sniff, lick and shrimp. “So beautiful,” Mattox murmurs more than once. Lucas calls for the c-light as the fucking begins. “Spread those cheeks,” he tells Beckham. As Dragon drops down to get a low-angle shot, Lucas lands next to him, trying to see what the camera is capturing. He holds onto Mattox’s ankle, holding him in place as he rams Beckham. After several minutes, Lucas calls for a break. Mattox good-naturedly does tricks with his dick, noting that they would make great DVD extras. The makeup artist touches up the models, and then it’s back to work.

Beckham fingers his hole in close-up, then Mattox moves in to fuck. Lucas calls for “more noise” from the models and has very specific instructions for the pop shots. Beckham shoots then takes some of his cum and puts it on Mattox’s lips and kisses him. Mattox jacks to completion on Beckham’s dick then sucks it off. “I only shoot safe sex with condoms,” Lucas says later, “but that doesn’t mean we can’t be creative and push things a bit.” There is one final kiss, then Mattox smirks in character for the camera. Less than 90 minutes have gone by and the scene is done.

It’s relatively small compared with what Lucas will attempt the following weekend. As numerous models, extras and cameramen wait for some local “celebrities” in a large New York club, the director barks orders at his staff. On a Sunday afternoon, Lucas and crew have gathered at Quo in Chelsea to shoot the finale to Dangerous Liaisons. The club is set up to look like an art gallery, with big photo blowups that have video monitors inserted in them. The extras—curious porn fans who have answered ads placed in local gay rags—mill around and wait for the glitterati to film their red-carpet arrivals. “This movie is all about fashion, beauty and intrigue,” Lucas says. “It is about designers, models and photographers—and hot sex, of course!”

Dragon is still shooting. “It’s been a long week,” he says with a smile, relieved that today is the final day of filming, which will be followed by a wrap party. First to arrive is local trannie club fixture Amanda Lepore. She is wearing very little clothing—basically a jeweled bikini with a pink fur and heels. As she intently reads over a release form, two video cameras and a photographer record every nuance on her sculpted face. Reality porn takes a new turn! In the back, Lucas preps on an all-white set to interview the nightlife vixen. Next, drag star and DJ Lady Bunny makes the scene, shrieking, “Where are the drugs?” She banters with Lepore and says she is happy to be making her porn debut. Entertainer RuPaul walks in, wearing a fur coat, cowboy hat and boots. She asks whether Boy George has arrived yet. Lucas tells her that the former Culture Club singer has already come and gone. He got the call time mixed up, but they shot a brief cameo that will be used in the film. Village Voice columnist Michael Musto slips in and hovers in the corner scribbling notes while Bunny entertains the extras. “Okay, I want your cocks out and hard, right now!” she demands. They laugh and seem excited to be included in the fun.

Today there will be two setups: One is a party scene, and the other will feature the stars are they pull up in a limo and arrive on a red carpet. The extras will play rabid porn fans who will cheer and take pictures. Lady Bunny goes first, jumping out of the limo, cavorting on the red carpet and running into the club. Then Musto gets in the limo to make his entrance. When asked who he is wearing, Musto answers, “Kmart!” Lepore is next, posing like a veteran and trying not to shiver in her skimpy outfit. Finally, RuPaul walks the walk, followed by Lucas himself, then the crew and extras gratefully move inside.

After a break, Lucas welcomes everyone and introduces his cast, which includes porn stars Wilfried Knight, Owen Hawk and Kent Larson. He tells the crowd they look beautiful and explains what the cocktail party will entail. It is the finale of the movie and features a confrontation between Lucas and Gus Mattox, who has been chatting with RuPaul about her new doll (out later this year!). Mattox introduces his lovely female companion Blair Ross, who will be playing his assistant. “Blair and I appeared together in 42nd Street,” Mattox explains. “When she heard that I kept talking to an assistant in the film on my cell phone, she said she wanted to play her. So here she is!”

For the party scene, the extras are handed glasses and told to mingle. Lucas confronts Mattox, and before they know it, the scene and the movie are wrapped. Lucas is clearly thrilled with the results. “I work with such a great team of people,” he says. “I think my talent as a producer is that I surround myself with great people. And I enjoy giving these people challenging projects. Sometimes they want to work on something new and exciting. Something grandiose, like Dangerous Liaisons!”

Donald Trump, take note!

Reprinted from GAYVN magazine (2005)

Event: GAYVN Awards 2005

PHOTOS BY VINCENT LAMBERT