School for Sex Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		1.5
Video		3.5
Audio		2.5
Extras		3.5
Overall		3.0

School for Sex Blu-ray Movie Review

Reviewed by Brian Orndorf May 15, 2016

After experimenting with more narrative-driven sexploitation in “For Men Only,” writer/director Pete Walker graduates to feature-length naughtiness with 1969’s “School for Sex,” expanding his creative interests and run time, providing more opportunity for nudity and silliness. “School for Sex” is barely a movie, but it does actually live up to its promise of bawdy behavior, though Walker doesn’t seem particularly aware that most viewers aren’t watching the picture for its comedic value.

Giles Wingate (Derek Aylward) is in big trouble with the law, on trial for embezzlement. However, the war hero emerges from his legal entanglement with a renewed sense of purpose, determined to open a finishing school for women, making them better lovers and wives. Sure, the overflowing sexism in “School for Sex” is bound to make heads explode in 2016, but for 1969, the feature doesn’t offer anything controversial, peacefully arranging intimate encounters for Giles and his staff of lingerie-clad servants, while his work brings out of number of women looking for instruction, but also willing to lose their tops.

School for Sex Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

The AVC encoded image (1.85:1 aspect ratio) presentation hits many HD highs during the viewing experience, delivering clarity when it can, showing off detail with costuming and set decoration, while close-ups, when not ruined by focus issues, retain texture. The source is in rough shape, with plenty of scratches to spot and a few points of damage. This presentation also may have been assembled from various prints, as quality jumps from time to time (opening titles look horrible). Colors are acceptable, with primaries slightly faded but capable.

School for Sex Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The 2.0 Dolby Digital sound mix is similar to "For Men Only," offering a muffled listening experience that makes dialogue exchanges a bit challenging to hear at times. Intelligibility isn't completely wiped out, but production limitations and age conspire to keep "School for Sex" sonically uncomfortable. Music is equally average, periodically competing in volume with performances. Hiss and pops are detected.

School for Sex Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

• "Get Cheeky with Pete Walker" (8:48, HD) discusses both "School for Sex" and "For Men Only," tracking the helmer's creative development through his early years making "girly loops" for easy money. Happily enjoying a career in sexploitation, Walker recalls battles with censorship rules, resulting in "hot" and "soft" versions of "School for Sex," which he surprisingly lists as the worst movie he's ever made.

• Glamour Loops (62:59, HD) present Walker's early interest in the aforementioned "girly loops," which offer the adventures of women, their daily routine, and nudity.

• "'School for Sex' Alternate Footage" (13:35, HD) showcases "hot" takes from the picture, collecting all the nudity.

• And a "School for Sex" Theatrical Trailer (2:58, HD) is included.

School for Sex Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

Walker doesn't direct anything here, with basics like storytelling and performances all over the map. It's a cheap attempt at titillation, and one that's not the least bit amusing. It's a blessing the effort isn't angry, but "School for Sex" doesn't achieve any of the limited goals it sets out for itself.