Film Media: Two More Restored Joe Sarno Films Prepped for Blu-ray
HomeFilm Media: Two More Restored Joe Sarno Films Prepped for Blu-ray
Posted August 25, 2016 11:21 PM by Webmaster
U.S. label Film Media has confirmed that it plans to bring to Blu-ray two more films directed by Joe Sarno: A Touch of Genie (1974) and Deep Throat Part II (1974). The two films will be available to purchase on Blu-ray in early 2017.
Deep Throat Part II
Synopsis: When one of sex therapist extraordinaire Linda's patients turns out to be harboring the plans to a top-secret government computer, both the KGB and the CIA attempt to enlist Linda in their efforts to steal the data. A zany comedy part James Bond, part Marx Brothers - all Linda Lovelace! Starring Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Levi Richards, David Davidson, Andrea True, and Chris Jordan. NEW 2K RESTORATION.
A Touch of Genie
Shmendrik Melvin can't get laid... until a genie in an old tin bottle grants him five sexy wishes. Join hardcore favorites Tina Russell, Marc Stevens and the incomparable Ultramax in this softcore cut of Joe Sarno's I Dream of Jeanie send-up. Starring Chris Jordan, Harry Reems, Douglas Stone, Tina Russell, Marc Stevens, and Ultramax. NEW 2K RESTORATION.
ABOUT THE FILM MEDIA PROJECT
The Film Media Project is dedicated to preserving, restoring and raising awareness of obscure and outstanding examples of independent cinema shot on motion picture film.
Conceived and initiated in 2016, the Film Media Project is the brainchild of company director Michael Raso who has dedicated his life to working with film. A professional cinematographer, editor and producer, Michael understands all aspects of film media from production through media management and distribution. Michael personally oversees the restoration and transfer to high definition of all films in the Film Media Project archive.
ABOUT THE JOSEPH W. SARNO FILM LIBRARY
The Joseph W. Sarno Film Library – the Film Media Archive currently includes the largest collection of films by erotic auteur Joseph W. Sarno. Restoration of the library to high definition media is scheduled to begin Spring of 2016, and will be managed by Michael Raso with assistance from Joe's widow, Peggy Sarno.
About Joseph W. Sarno (d. 2010) – an American film director and screenwriter, Joe Sarno emerged from the New York sexploitation film scene of the 1950s and 1960s and wrote / directed approximately 75 feature films including the internationally renowned Sin in the Suburbs and Inga. Often referred to as "the Ingmar Bergman of 42nd street", the last 12 years of Joe's life heralded a new appreciation for his body of nuanced and highly stylized erotic dramas, culminating in a series of screenings and awards at the Lake Placid Film Festival, the British Film Institute, the Turin Film Festival and the Warhol Museum among others. It was during this time that Joe Sarno and Michael Raso forged the close working relationship that would result in the location, purchase, and restoration of many of his existing films, and the production of Joe's final feature film in 2004.
Deep Throat Part II
Synopsis: When one of sex therapist extraordinaire Linda's patients turns out to be harboring the plans to a top-secret government computer, both the KGB and the CIA attempt to enlist Linda in their efforts to steal the data. A zany comedy part James Bond, part Marx Brothers - all Linda Lovelace! Starring Linda Lovelace, Harry Reems, Levi Richards, David Davidson, Andrea True, and Chris Jordan. NEW 2K RESTORATION.
A Touch of Genie
Shmendrik Melvin can't get laid... until a genie in an old tin bottle grants him five sexy wishes. Join hardcore favorites Tina Russell, Marc Stevens and the incomparable Ultramax in this softcore cut of Joe Sarno's I Dream of Jeanie send-up. Starring Chris Jordan, Harry Reems, Douglas Stone, Tina Russell, Marc Stevens, and Ultramax. NEW 2K RESTORATION.
ABOUT THE FILM MEDIA PROJECT
The Film Media Project is dedicated to preserving, restoring and raising awareness of obscure and outstanding examples of independent cinema shot on motion picture film.
Conceived and initiated in 2016, the Film Media Project is the brainchild of company director Michael Raso who has dedicated his life to working with film. A professional cinematographer, editor and producer, Michael understands all aspects of film media from production through media management and distribution. Michael personally oversees the restoration and transfer to high definition of all films in the Film Media Project archive.
ABOUT THE JOSEPH W. SARNO FILM LIBRARY
The Joseph W. Sarno Film Library – the Film Media Archive currently includes the largest collection of films by erotic auteur Joseph W. Sarno. Restoration of the library to high definition media is scheduled to begin Spring of 2016, and will be managed by Michael Raso with assistance from Joe's widow, Peggy Sarno.
About Joseph W. Sarno (d. 2010) – an American film director and screenwriter, Joe Sarno emerged from the New York sexploitation film scene of the 1950s and 1960s and wrote / directed approximately 75 feature films including the internationally renowned Sin in the Suburbs and Inga. Often referred to as "the Ingmar Bergman of 42nd street", the last 12 years of Joe's life heralded a new appreciation for his body of nuanced and highly stylized erotic dramas, culminating in a series of screenings and awards at the Lake Placid Film Festival, the British Film Institute, the Turin Film Festival and the Warhol Museum among others. It was during this time that Joe Sarno and Michael Raso forged the close working relationship that would result in the location, purchase, and restoration of many of his existing films, and the production of Joe's final feature film in 2004.
