We truly live in interesting times, and if there is a genre of entertainment who is known to stay on top of the news and tackle any kind of subject, often from unusual angles, that is... porn movies, of course! It was only a matter of time then before we'd cover some SL adult movie about the most significant event of 2020 (besides Kanye running for President). But don't let this theme scare you off: we're in SL and we do not need to practice social distancing. In fact I am inviting you to a
PARTY today Saturday 18th, a MOVIE PREMIERE!
We'll start gathering
around 7:15 PM SLT for the first display in-world of
QUARANTENA, the newest Filthy Penny Production from Rude Runner Studios. Of course it means it is a
Mitzy Broadway movie. Mitzy has been one of the brightest stars on the porn scene not just for the obvious top quality of her filming, but also for her embracing the star system playful dynamic that helps having a 'porn scene' to begin with. The party will then begin with
DJ Zuby Gloom at the console. Late entrants will get the chance to watch the movie of course: don't worry about it, as obviously these parties are meant to essentialy celebrate the efforts of the filmaker, staff and cast. And...to meet them and who knows, be part of their next effort!
Because the movie is again a group effort. Starting with Mitzy' staff (executive director Heather Ashford and casting director Rachel Avro) and with everyone on the roster as on screen talent, plus the golden voice of the one and only mr. Rysan Fall. What IS this movie about though? The COVID-19 emergency is no laughing matter, but porn is known for not shying away from any topic in a liberating, apotropaic fashion. Is this movie then a little bit of a farce where people play doctor and crack some topical joke while jumping at the chance to get people to boink, perhaps wearing some misplaced protective gear? Actually, not quite! Sorry, no hazmat suit shagging, fellas. But here's the good news...
As usual I don't want to read deeply into a porn movie script and give myself through my interpretation of the material more 'importance'. It's a super enjoyable porn movie with some of the best visuals that Mitzy put together. Mitzy has been doing some truly majestic and visionary set and costume design in the past, while this is set in our reality and time. However, the focus is truly on the bodies, the lighting, the mood: dealing with a material so close to home made the camera explore the sensuality and the intimacy. A sense of fonder rather than wonder.
The story is simple: in a way there is none, since through the fil rouge of the radio speaker voiced by Rysan the movie explores the way different people around the world deal with the isolation dictated by the safety precautions. We have two people from different walks of life living on opposite sides of the same street in Manhattan, a couple frustrated by the lack of access to Miami Beach, a couple in London dealing with distance regulations in the kitchen, two women having a wild time in lockdown during a safari in South Africa, and finally a sax-and-sex time at the imaginary adult resort "Quarantena" on the Tuscany coast.
To put it simply: the movie is beautiful on many levels. Aesthetically as I already mentioned, but also for its ability to be tactful in its brazen porny handling of the subject matter. It's easy to make a 'porn parody' of anything, it is much harder to depict situations that evoke real intimacy, quirks and deep needs of human beings forced in a less than optimal situation but that go ahead living their lives - particularly beautiful in this sense the first episode, featuring Heather Ashford and Damien Godard in a relationship not physically consummated, and the last one, with Mitzy and Max in the quintessential erotic/exotic dream setting.
Every episode shows a subtly different aspect of human nature and relationships, does it gracefully and sensuously, it has plenty moments that make you smile, even more than flat out arouse, and has a positive and hopeful message even throughout the occasional melancholic moment - and all of this without trying to drive anything home heavily. It has one of the best ending sections too - which may seem surprising since I said that there's no real 'story' - even if Mitzy and Rysan do give continuity to segments. The various characters get to have a very fitting curtain call through mock videos of popular social networks. The 'backstage' feature contributes to the intimate and personal focus on the characters.
There would still be plenty more to say, especially in a movie like this with no large group scenes and with so much screen time and close attention to the various characters, but as usual, watching the movie is the best tribute to this effort. Here's the full credits for the movie, and meet you after the jump as usual!
Quarantena
A Max Long Film
From Rude Runner Studios
A Filthy Penny Production
Written and Directed by
Mitzy Broadway
Starring
Heather Ashford
Damien Godard
Rachel Avro
Stacey Lucciano
Larry Vinaver
Renni Augustine
Katina Cazalet
Vicki Concertina
Mitzy Broadway
With Max Long
Featuring the voice of
Rysan Fall
Casting Director
Rachel Avro
Executive Director
Heather Ashford
Music
Urban Lullaby
Super Blues
Kool Cats
Here Come The Raindrops
Ubiquitous
Jane Fonda
Ultralounge
Digya
Artifact
Night on the Docks
Dream Catcher
Gas Pedal
The Lyft
Shot, Cropped and Scored by
Mitzy Broadway
A Filthy Penny Production
That's it, folks! But it is only the beginning, actually! You have to watch this movie. And I suggest to do it at the premiere. Come on over for the party, meet Mitzy and the rest of the cast. Remember that parties like this are truly the best way to network. Mitzy's movies have involved a cast of dozens of people, and being part of it is far from an impossible dream. Even if movies are not your focus or you don't think you'd be a good fit (as I said before, you probably are -wrong!-), I still hope you'll consider showing up, since movie premieres are the most unique events for our community, they are sadly infrequent and they help supporting the creators' efforts.
Join us at 7:15 PM on site - and we'll have all the fun and music of the pornstar party right after!
And remember to wash your hands!
Get ready to be scared stiff!
