| | |  | Striptease & Burlesque | Home » » » Taboo - The Beginning Of Erotic Cinema | | | | | | | Description: | | Studio: E1 Entertainment Release Date: 11/09/2004 Run time: 60 minutes Rating: Nr | | | Features: | |
• The great myth of erotic cinema is that its creation came about in thei1970s, with stars like John Holmes and films like Deep Throat, but nothing could be further from the truth. As soon as movie cameras were invented, people began using them to make pornographic films the earliest of which can be traced back to thei1920s. Here is the definitive history of pornographic films - from silent-era s
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| John Holmes, Cherrie Knight, Bettie Page, Gail Palmer, Bobby Shields | | Director:
| Brandon Christopher | | Format:
| Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC | | Language:
| English | | Number of Discs:
| 1 | | Studio:
| PASSPORT VIDEO | | Run Time:
| 90 minutes | | DVD Release Date:
| November 09, 2004 | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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33 of 33 found the following review helpful:
Enjoyable, But Nothing To Rave AboutDec 26, 2004
By K. Brown
"El Rudo Lucky Pierre!"
If you want to see some quality antique eye candy, you'll enjoy this DVD. If you want a historical documentary on early erotica, this DVD is lacking. There is some interesting information, but for the most part, the makers of this piece rely too much on letting the stock footage do the talking. While the footage is fun, the narrative should play a larger part in the production.
The narrative is tongue in cheek, and what history they do provide is really vague. An example is when they bring up the movie code, they merely mention its arrival, but never even refer to "The Hays Code" by name.
There is some interesting information on the contrast between the French and American erotic filmmakers. The French were bold and liberal, the Americans gearing more towards cheesecake & striptease.
Also lacking are comments by historians and enthusiasts on the subject of erotica. There is so much potential here!
While I have no doubt that the subject of early erotic cinema is not the easiest subject to dig up historical info on, I can't help think that there is a much better documentary on the subject just waiting to be made.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
Decent introduction and documentary, but a little leanDec 07, 2004
By Robert Pratte
This documentary is a decent introduction to erotic and burlesque cinema, presenting major figures, periods, as well as rare footage. However, there is too strong a focus on American erotic cinema, particularly the relatively staid 1950s period. Moreover, there are claims made regarding American cinema that really aren't backed up with footage. The major comparison with American cinema, upon which many of these claims are based, is French cinema. However, there isn't much information on French erotic cinema past a cursory introduction (primarily French erotic film through the '20s). I think that a broader international basis would benefit this DVD. Also, in terms of its documentary style, the information is limited in scope.
My criticisms aside, however, several films, covering a variety of forms and times, are included as special features with this DVD. The snippets included are contextualized with an introduction (however well founded) and do provide a history and contrast to the modern adult cinema. In short, if you are interested in the history of film, erotic film, or American popular culture, this DVD may provide a good introduction into obscure material.
18 of 19 found the following review helpful:
 Skip itSep 10, 2005
By Early A. Dopter
The film is inaccurate (ignorant of how early porno films began), shows boring parts of boring films (explicitly cuts hard-core scenes), a know-it-all narrator won't shut up with his useless unimaginative commentary, absurd newsreel intercuts that the director thinks gives the film "weight". Gets two stars instead of one for a contribution to history of cinema. The real history of porno is a 1970s film called "History of the Blue Movie" which apparently was allowed to copy some early stuff from the Kinsey archives; this film was definitely available on VHS at one time, and is well-worth tracking down.
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Best show of its kind!!!Nov 09, 2004
By Nicolas Rapier
"Nic"
I have seen some of the vintage erotic films out there on DVD and they are pretty good, good footage. But this show, to me, is far superior. Taboo goes into more detail and shows you films from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, and 50's, and it's more intricate. The films seem clearer and there's even some insight into Mr. X, the mysterious filmmaker from the 1930s. The bonus footage is also great. Several short stag films in their entirety and some early, early French erotica. A great show!
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Interesting but MisleadingJul 28, 2005
By Martin Shackelford
This is an interesting collection of French and American erotic films. Unfortunately, the narration provides quite an inaccurate history of the subject. Turning the sound off enhances the quality of this collection, alas.
Martin Shackelford
Saginaw, Michigan
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