6.9 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Tiffany is a typical New York housewife whose life couldn’t be better. The only thing is, she’s sick of it and has decided that today she will break free from the shackles of mundanity and explore all of her pent up sexual desires. After leaving a parting note for her husband, Tiffany is off to see Betty, an experienced prostitute who gives her a chance to explore her sapphic side. However, it's a visit to the wild goings on of New York's favorite sex themed radio series, The Florence Nightingale Show, that really opens her eyes to the unlimited realm of sensual possibilities. But as each erotic experience becomes more outrageous than the last, Tiffany begins to wonder whether liberation truly is better than love.
Starring: Veronica Hart, Desiree Cousteau, Vanessa del Rio, Ron Jeremy, Candida RoyalleErotic | 100% |
Comedy | Insignificant |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 1.67:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.66:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
English SDH, French
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
There’s a world of sin and city streets to explore in 1981’s “The Tale of Tiffany Lust,” with director Gerard Kikoine (or Radley Metzger, depending on who you ask) overseeing a study of discontent. There’s a woman craving a new level of sexual freedom, and her strange journey makes for a loose plot, with the material going episodic as this odyssey takes the main character around New York City, interacting with predators and prey as she begins to understand the possibilities beyond her marriage. There’s no deep dive into psychology in “The Tale of Tiffany Lust,” with the production mostly out to titillate instead of explore the emotionality during this tour of couplings. And there’s walking. So much walking, with Kikoine refusing to pass on any opportunity to photograph actors in motion, making their way around the city, allowing those less interested in amorous activity to enjoy a tour of NYC the way it was in 1980.
"The Tale of Tiffany Lust" comes to UHD, listed as "newly restored from its 35mm original camera negative." Adult cinema in 4K is an unusual experience, offering clarity that likely wasn't present during any theatrical engagements, and this title is no different. Detail is excellent through the viewing event, exploring the exposed bodies in full, picking up on all kinds of skin particulars and fine hair. Period clothing retains texture. Interiors preserve decoration as the movie tours living spaces and the radio show setting. Perhaps most interesting are exteriors, as the feature is quite fond of running around New York City. Dimension is wonderful, really going deep with street activity and signage, making for a neat time capsule. Colors are respectfully refreshed, doing well with bold primaries on outfits and cooler urban sites. More '70s style choices are also compelling, delving into hearty oranges and browns. Blue skies are rich. Skin tones are exact, and hair color is distinct, with The Housewife's blondness striking. Highlights are tasteful. Blacks are deep. Grain is heavy but film-like. Some mild wear and tear is detected at times.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix offers a straightforward listening experience, leading with dialogue exchanges. Intelligibility is good with somewhat amateur actors, with sibilance issues periodic. Scoring is clear, with decent instrumentation, with the repetitive use of the main theme remaining prominent to sell a strangely jubilant mood for the feature.
"The Tale of Tiffany Lust" offers a lively theme, which is repeated extensively throughout the film, but a little musical hustle helps. There's also a varied sense of sexual antics, with the feature working through numerous couplings and strange situations, including a detour to an S&M fan taking care of business on her own, delighting radio listeners. "The Tale of Tiffany Lust" does make its way to something of an ending, though the feature's intent with the Housewife remains unclear, quickly backing away from a loose sense of the character's empowerment in the final moments. There's still fun to be had with the endeavor, as it remains active with hardcore offerings. If one can get past all the prolonged walking shots, there's a decent sense of playfulness to the picture.
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