Passions (1985)
Passions (1985) Overview"Passions," directed by Alex de Renzy, is an erotic film that features six individual stories exploring various themes of sensuality and taboo, including a notable crossdressing domination scene. The film is recognized for its bold approach to sexual boundaries and its all-star cast.
Review Highlights
The film presents a vignette format, with the opening scene starring Stacey Donovan and John Leslie being particularly praised for its setup and intensity. Donovan also serves as the host, introducing subsequent vignettes that add a playful element to the film. Despite the strength of the opening scene, all subsequent segments maintain a high quality, showcasing de Renzy's talent. Other notable scenes include a playful encounter between Angel and Richard Pacheco, and a gender-bending S&M scene featuring Kelly Nichols.
Scene Breakdown
- Stacey Donovan, John Leslie
- Angel, Richard Pacheco
- Gail Sterling, Gracie Holland, Laura Birch, Roxanne Rollan, Toni Brooks
- Diane Sloan, Chuck Howard
- Kelly Nichols, Mauvais DeNoir, Kevin Gladstone
- Lili Marlene, Dan T. Mann, Nick Niter
Technical Details
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Video Quality: Rated as decent with a clarity score of 6/10 and color accuracy also at 6/10. The film appears to be sourced from an original film but shows some tracking errors, indicating it may have undergone magnetic tape conversion.
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Container: AVI
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Bitrate: 1.3 Mb/s
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Video Encoder: MPEG-4 Xvid
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Resolution: 576 x 432
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Audio Encoder/Channels: MPEG / 2
Quality Assessment Notes
The overall quality ratings are subjective, categorizing the film as decent to good based on its visual and audio clarity. The clarity and color ratings reflect the film's original quality, visual artifacts, and exposure accuracy.
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Conclusion"Passions" stands out as one of Alex de Renzy's notable works, with its engaging vignettes and quality performances contributing to its reputation in the genre of erotic cinema.
