Midnight Blue Vol. 2 - Porn Stars of the 70's
Blue Underground fires off another retro rocket from the dinosaur days of cable TV with a second round ofMidnight Blue, a compilation of interviews and shenanigans from the eponymous (and infamous) '80s-era cable access show. Hosted byScrewpublisher Al Goldstein,Midnight Blueinvited mainstream and adult celebrities alike to discuss their lives and lusts with uncensored abandon. The focus on this disc is XXX stars from the '70s and '80s, including Marilyn Chambers, Georgina Spelvin, and Annie Sprinkle, each of whom discuss their sex lives on and off the set in unsparing detail, with Goldstein offering a mix of slobbery compliments and frank questions. Viewers are also treated to footage of stars like Seka and Veri Knotty performing their stage acts (Ms. Knotty's routine is not for the faint-hearted), and Georgina Spelvin recreates her snake dance fromThe Devil in Miss Jones. Though the interviews and on-location footage (which includes visits to a film set and a trip to the notorious Plato's Retreat in New York) is for the most part smutty, Goldstein does offer the performers a forum to speak frankly about their chosen professions, and even sound off on various grievances. For classic adult-film fans, this peek behind the scenes is fairly priceless, especially seeing how it hasn't been available for viewing since its original broadcast; the supplemental feature is an optional pop-up trivia text track that offers a barrage of info on the DVD's subjects.--Paul Gaita