Teeny Buns

Porn maestro Stu Segall dipped into the underage girls bag (made popular by the likes of Jim Buckley and later Leonard Kirtman) with TEENY BUNS, an entertaining, well-made picture. It's not famous like big hits (both theatrically and later via video revival) LITTLE GIRLS BLUE or LITTLE DARLIN'S but is better on most accounts.

Great cast has genre princess Nancy Hoffman starring as Lisa, a school girl whose mom Kristine Heller (herself a veteran of this sub-genre yet cast as much older here for some reason) is worried that the girl is hanging around the house too much now that her boyfriend is away at college.

Lisa goes out on a date with the boyfriend Bob of her best gal pal (who is herself away at college), and the bearded guy who shows up is at first unrecognizable in very thick beard, but turns out to be superstar John Leslie. He had made many films and loops as the dirty old cradle robber (often with fake grey at his temples) so it's something of an in-joke casting him here as supposedly circa 20 years old, off by nearly 15 years.

Bob leaves her a Franklin after their sex scene which gives Lisa an idea: why not start hooking, with Bob as a referral agent (read: pimp) for $100 a pop. She talks her girlfriends China Leigh (fine here after I'd seen her in a disastrously dumb appearance as the Fairy Godmother in Serena's 1980 stinker about Cinderella) and Donna Ruberman, an obscure actress whose guest blow job in a fantasy sequence of LITTLE GIRLS BLUE is to me a classic moment in the genre's history (I've watched that brief sequence in slow-mo many times).

That's basically the entire picture, watching each girl (and Ruberman/Leigh in tandem with another dirty old actor John Seeman) have sex. The combination of underage-looking women with prostitution is a sure-fire formula for success with porn's target audience, at least that segment not obsessed to the exclusion of all else with huge breasts. In a flashback, ma Heller also gets to strut her stuff in the sack.

Hoffman's beauty is showcased here and the veteran director Segall uses interesting photography including a spectacular wide-angle lens sequence shot from below distorting Hoffman's breasts artfully during a doggy-style-sex scene. Every sex scene has its own original song on the soundtrack (credited to prolific Lon John Productions) giving the film a distinctive quality.

One interesting wrinkle for me is that the film's mood, attitude and subtext reminded me a lot of the greatest soft-core picture of all time, THE ALL-American GIRL, indicating that had Segall teamed up with that film's unsung star Peggy Church then hardcore film history could have been made (assuming he twisted her arm to go all the way for a change).

Step back into the golden age of adult cinema with 'Sultry Summer Escapades', a 1978 classic that whisks you away to a world of sun-kissed skin and steamy encounters. Directed by the prolific Stu Segall, this film promises a hedonistic journey through the lives of young, lustful souls.

The movie opens with a sizzling scene featuring Nancy Hoffman and John Leslie, a duo that sets the tone for the entire production. Their passionate encounter is a tantalizing blend of oral pleasures and intimate vaginal intercourse, leaving viewers with a taste of the explicit delights to come. As the narrative unfolds, we are introduced to a bevy of beauties, each with their own unique allure.

In a sultry lesbian sequence, Donna Ruberman and China Leigh showcase their chemistry through an erotic display of breast worship and oral satisfaction. The scene is a testament to the film's ability to capture the sensuality of female intimacy, a theme that is further explored in subsequent scenes. China Leigh's threesome with Donna Ruberman and John Seeman is a highlight, culminating in a facial climax that is both raw and captivating.

The plot thickens as China Leigh's character engages in a steamy tryst with Jon Martin, where their mutual oral exploration leads to a passionate coupling. The film continues to deliver on its promise of erotic encounters as Donna Ruberman seduces Tyler Reynolds, and Nancy Hoffman finds herself in a similar situation with Ray Wells. Each scene is carefully crafted to showcase the performers' skills and the era's unapologetic approach to adult entertainment.

'Sultry Summer Escapades' also introduces Kristine Heller, who captivates in a romantic interlude with Blair Harris, proving that the film's appeal lies not only in its explicit nature but also in the genuine chemistry between its cast. Their scene is a delicate dance of desire, combining tenderness with raw passion.

While the film excels in its portrayal of sexual encounters, it may leave some viewers wanting more in terms of plot development. The narrative often takes a backseat to the physical acts, which, although skillfully executed, can make the overall experience somewhat repetitive. However, for fans of vintage adult films, this is a minor trade-off for the authentic and uninhibited performances.

The cinematography, though simple, effectively captures the era's aesthetic, with a grainy texture that adds to the film's nostalgic charm. The locations, ranging from cozy bedrooms to outdoor settings, provide a varied backdrop for the steamy action.

In summary, 'Sultry Summer Escapades' is a vintage gem that delivers on its promise of explicit content, featuring a talented cast that embraces the free-spirited nature of adult cinema in the late 1970s. With a blend of solo, lesbian, and heterosexual encounters, it offers a diverse and unapologetic sexual journey.