Upcoming Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Releases Detailed
HomeUpcoming Vinegar Syndrome Blu-ray Releases Detailed
Posted June 15, 2017 06:30 PM by Webmaster
U.S. label Vinegar Syndrome has detailed two upcoming Blu-ray releases: David Beaird's film My Chauffeur (1986) and Henri Pachard's Matinee Idol (1984). The two releases will be available for purchase in July.
My Chauffeur
Casey Meadows (Deborah Foreman, Valley Girl), a dishwasher at an Italian restaurant, has just received an unbelievable job offer: the opportunity to work as a driver at the prestigious Brentwood Limousine Limited. Much to the shock and frustration of its posh, all-male chauffeur staff, Casey accepts the offer, but as she begins to settle into her new position, she discovers that working as a driver is more grueling than she could have anticipated. Finding herself having to contend with stoned singers, devious diplomats, and other raucous clients, she's quickly at her wits end, but when she picks up a young man named Battle (Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon), who's just been dumped by his girlfriend, a budding romance quickly begins, only for Casey to discover that Battle is her bosses' son!
Writer/director David Beaird's light hearted cult comedy, My Chauffeur, playfully combines comedy and romance with adept observations on sexism and class conflict. A late night TV staple, Vinegar Syndrome brings this 80's classic to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original negative and featuring an all new interview with its leading lady.
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Matinee Idol
Synopsis: Erotic film stars Lance Hardy and Linda Hand (John Leslie and Jesie St. James respectively) have hit the breaking point in both their careers and their off screen relationship. Neither can accept the success of the other, as their egos continually clash on the set of their latest production. So, unable to resolve their differences, they go their separate ways, each hoping to outdo the other with their sexual conquests. What will it take to rekindle their love and reunite them as the screen's favorite erotic couple? Or can only one of them become a matinee idol?
Directed by Henri Pachard (Babylon Pink), Matinee Idol is a glamorously mounted hardcore romantic comedy, which co-stars Colleen Brennan, Kay Parker, Tigr, Angel, and many more of the 1980's biggest sex stars. Produced and written by (and also featuring) the legendary David F. Friedman (Blood Feast), Matinee Idol is a funny, touching, and unbelievably sensual story of making it in Hollywood, which has been newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative making its worldwide Blu-ray debut, fully uncut for the first time in decades from Vinegar Syndrome.
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UPCOMING DVD ONLY RELEASES
Afternoon Delights/Slave of Pleasure
Shaun Costello was one of the most prolific erotic filmmakers of the 1970s and early 80s. Presented here are two of his later works which gleefully explore the seedy underbelly of New York City during its sleazy heyday.
Afternoon Delights
A group of friends have gathered for their regular poker night, but instead of dealing stud they are presented with a new game from their host Eric Edwards. A game where they try to decide who has the nastiest story about an ex-wife. One of Costello's most memorable vignette films, Afternoon Delights stars Vanessa Del Rio, Veronica Hart, Serena, Samantha Fox, Eric Edwards and many more.
Slave of Pleasure
Private detective, Dan McCord (Roger Caine) has been hired by Richard Anselm (Shaun Costello) to find his beautiful wife, Eileen. As McCord digs into the case, he discovers that Eileen might have been kidnapped by white slavers. But as he uncovers more and more clues, suspicion soon starts to fall on Richard's mistress, Barbara (C.J. Laing)…
Combined cast: Serena, Vanessa del Rio, Samantha Fox, Veronica Hart, Eric Edwards, Bobby Astyr, C.J. Laing, Jamie Gillis, Roger Caine.
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My Master, My Love/Teenage Masseuse/More
Ralph Ell was a jack of all trades in New York's low budget sex film industry; writing, directing, producing, shooting, or editing dozens of low budget oddities. Collected here are three of his most elusive directorial efforts.
My Master of Love
Darby Lloyd Raines stars as a vicious dominatrix who lives with her beautiful slave girl. When her brother comes to visit, he immediately becomes smitten with the slave and plots to steal her away.
Teenage Masseuse
A bored housewife, who has fallen out of love with her husband, takes a job as a Times Square call girl. Can anything rekindle the love she once had for her husband?
More
A detective (Harry Reems) is on the case of a man who was murdered, reportedly by the mob. Using his wife as undercover sexual bait, they plan a trap for the hitman responsible…
Combined cast: Darby Lloyd Rains, Annie Sprinkle, Bree Anthony, Bobby Astyr, Harry Reems, Tanya Tickler, Nancy Dare, Alan Marlow.
Special Features and Specs:
My Chauffeur
Casey Meadows (Deborah Foreman, Valley Girl), a dishwasher at an Italian restaurant, has just received an unbelievable job offer: the opportunity to work as a driver at the prestigious Brentwood Limousine Limited. Much to the shock and frustration of its posh, all-male chauffeur staff, Casey accepts the offer, but as she begins to settle into her new position, she discovers that working as a driver is more grueling than she could have anticipated. Finding herself having to contend with stoned singers, devious diplomats, and other raucous clients, she's quickly at her wits end, but when she picks up a young man named Battle (Sam J. Jones, Flash Gordon), who's just been dumped by his girlfriend, a budding romance quickly begins, only for Casey to discover that Battle is her bosses' son!
Writer/director David Beaird's light hearted cult comedy, My Chauffeur, playfully combines comedy and romance with adept observations on sexism and class conflict. A late night TV staple, Vinegar Syndrome brings this 80's classic to Blu-ray, newly restored from its original negative and featuring an all new interview with its leading lady.
Special Features and Specs:
- BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION of the film from the 35mm original camera negative
- "License to Drive" – Interview with star Deborah Foreman
- Audio Commentary track with: David Beaird (writer/director) & Leland Crooke (co-star)
- Audio Commentary track with: Jeff McKay (production assistant)
- Isolated soundtrack
- Original theatrical trailer
- Multiple tv spots
- Behind the scenes still gallery
- Cover artwork by Derek Gabryszak
- Reversible cover artwork
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- REGION-FREE Blu-ray/DVD combo pack
Matinee Idol
Synopsis: Erotic film stars Lance Hardy and Linda Hand (John Leslie and Jesie St. James respectively) have hit the breaking point in both their careers and their off screen relationship. Neither can accept the success of the other, as their egos continually clash on the set of their latest production. So, unable to resolve their differences, they go their separate ways, each hoping to outdo the other with their sexual conquests. What will it take to rekindle their love and reunite them as the screen's favorite erotic couple? Or can only one of them become a matinee idol?
Directed by Henri Pachard (Babylon Pink), Matinee Idol is a glamorously mounted hardcore romantic comedy, which co-stars Colleen Brennan, Kay Parker, Tigr, Angel, and many more of the 1980's biggest sex stars. Produced and written by (and also featuring) the legendary David F. Friedman (Blood Feast), Matinee Idol is a funny, touching, and unbelievably sensual story of making it in Hollywood, which has been newly restored from its original 35mm camera negative making its worldwide Blu-ray debut, fully uncut for the first time in decades from Vinegar Syndrome.
Special Features and Specs:
- BRAND NEW 2K RESTORATION of the film from the 35mm original camera negative
- Historical audio interview with David F. Friedman (writer / producer), moderated by Casey Scott
- Original theatrical trailer
- Optional English SDH Subtitles
- REGION-FREE Blu-ray release
***
UPCOMING DVD ONLY RELEASES
Afternoon Delights/Slave of Pleasure
Shaun Costello was one of the most prolific erotic filmmakers of the 1970s and early 80s. Presented here are two of his later works which gleefully explore the seedy underbelly of New York City during its sleazy heyday.
Afternoon Delights
A group of friends have gathered for their regular poker night, but instead of dealing stud they are presented with a new game from their host Eric Edwards. A game where they try to decide who has the nastiest story about an ex-wife. One of Costello's most memorable vignette films, Afternoon Delights stars Vanessa Del Rio, Veronica Hart, Serena, Samantha Fox, Eric Edwards and many more.
Slave of Pleasure
Private detective, Dan McCord (Roger Caine) has been hired by Richard Anselm (Shaun Costello) to find his beautiful wife, Eileen. As McCord digs into the case, he discovers that Eileen might have been kidnapped by white slavers. But as he uncovers more and more clues, suspicion soon starts to fall on Richard's mistress, Barbara (C.J. Laing)…
Combined cast: Serena, Vanessa del Rio, Samantha Fox, Veronica Hart, Eric Edwards, Bobby Astyr, C.J. Laing, Jamie Gillis, Roger Caine.
Special Features and Specs:
- Both films scanned and restored in 2K from 35mm archival elements
- Both films feature a commentary track with director, Shaun Costello
- Theatrical trailer for Afternoon Delights
- REGION-FREE DVD release
My Master, My Love/Teenage Masseuse/More
Ralph Ell was a jack of all trades in New York's low budget sex film industry; writing, directing, producing, shooting, or editing dozens of low budget oddities. Collected here are three of his most elusive directorial efforts.
My Master of Love
Darby Lloyd Raines stars as a vicious dominatrix who lives with her beautiful slave girl. When her brother comes to visit, he immediately becomes smitten with the slave and plots to steal her away.
Teenage Masseuse
A bored housewife, who has fallen out of love with her husband, takes a job as a Times Square call girl. Can anything rekindle the love she once had for her husband?
More
A detective (Harry Reems) is on the case of a man who was murdered, reportedly by the mob. Using his wife as undercover sexual bait, they plan a trap for the hitman responsible…
Combined cast: Darby Lloyd Rains, Annie Sprinkle, Bree Anthony, Bobby Astyr, Harry Reems, Tanya Tickler, Nancy Dare, Alan Marlow.
Special Features and Specs:
- Both films scanned and restored in 2K from 16mm archival elements
- REGION-FREE DVD release
