Kay Parker Movies
A Russian immigrant arrives in the Unites States to discover that the American dream has dampened somewhat in writer-turned-director Len Richmond's satirical look at America's preoccupation with all things sexual. Despite enthusiastic Alex's (Michael York) best efforts, the only job he can find upon arriving in the United States is a low-paying stint in a sex-toy factory. When elderly factory owner Eppy (Nancy Fish) takes pity on the struggling newcomer and introduces him to has-been adult film star Catherine (Prunella Gee) in hopes of making a match, the romantic bachelor finds that true love doesn't always arrive in the most conventional form. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Michael York, Prunella Gee, (more)
- 1982
This is a soap opera about a rich, suave, but self-aggrandizing villain and the women who either love or hate him. The melodrama sudses up with Ernie Stoddard's (Tony Curtis) determination to bring legal gambling to an island off the California coast and a local councilman's equally strong determination to stop him. The catch is Stoddard's ex-wife Erin (Carol Lynley) is now married to the councilman, but her heart still skips a beat when Stoddard walks into the room. The councilman is her third husband; her first, Stoddard's partner, was apparently killed by parties unknown. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Tony Curtis, Carol Lynley, (more)
- 1989
Stuart Marshal's vivid docudrama Desire traces the sociopolitical history of homosexuality. Treatment of gays in the 1980s is compared to the formalized discriminatory attitudes of the past 100 years. Using newsreel clips, still pictures, and reenactments, Marshal details the efforts made by various governments, medical facilities, politicians and religious leaders to legally persecute all those who prefer alternative lifestyles. Special emphasis is given the treatment of homosexuals during the Nazi regime in Germany. The avowed purpose of Desire is to outrage and awaken its audience: in this, it is wholly successful. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1979
- R
Part of a late-'70s revival of interest in horror and particularly the character of Dracula, this soft-core horror comedy was directed by Philip Marshak, featured a bevy of porn stars, and was released the same year as the somewhat similar but far more successful vampire spoof Love at First Bite. The legendary vampire Count Dracula (Jamie Gillis) preys on shapely women by night, but he's got a problem: he can only consume the blood of virgins. With the help of his fly-consuming, sniveling assistant Renfield, the count attempts to seduce the comely Mina (Annette Haven) over to the side of the undead, but first he must avoid the intrepid Professor Van Helsing and his wooden stakes. Hewing somewhat faithfully to the original novel by Bram Stoker, Dracula Sucks was the second nudity-heavy adult film of the same name and featured generous amounts of skin and sexual situations, as well as porn favorites Seka and John Holmes in supporting roles. ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide
- 1984
Consensus opinion is that Paul Morrissey directed L'Amour on his own, despite Andy Warhol's name on the credits. This film has much more of a story than the other Andy Warhol Factory productions, but it takes the same casual approach to nudity and sex. In the story, two female tourists (Donna Jordan and Jane Forth) seek out Michael (Michael Sklar) a wealthy American resident, who has been living with a handsome French boy (Max Delys). Everyone tries, with varying success, to seduce everyone else, though the two men have only an implied relationship. Eventually, Michael decides to marry one of the girls and return to the U.S. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
