Spurred on by the success of The Voyeur, Brass churned out his next epic, P.O. Box Tinto Brass, a random collection of vignettes strung together by the framing device of Brass himself reading letters detailing the erotic tales sent in by avid viewers. A jealous housewife, a woman's fascination with her new bidet, and various other situations round out an amusing but generally slapdash concoction which aims more for shock value than cinematic craftsmanship. Ortolani's Voyeur score is clumsily recycled here, and while some of the visuals are typically erotic, the overall impression is that of a man biding time while he decides on his next real script. The Dutch DVD release (later imported into the U.K.) is full frame, just like the Italian prerecord version, indicating Brass probably intended this one to go quickly to the video market in the first place. The compositions may be slightly sheared off at the sides, but it's hard to say for sure given the arbitrary camerawork. The stereo soundtrack is mostly confined to the music, while the disc also includes a still gallery and the Italian theatrical trailer. The disc also contains Dutch subtitles, which are removeable.
Spurred on by the success of The Voyeur, Brass churned out his next epic, P.O. Box Tinto Brass, a random collection of vignettes strung together by the framing device of Brass himself reading letters detailing the erotic tales sent in by avid viewers. A jealous housewife, a woman's fascination with her new bidet, and various other situations round out an amusing but generally slapdash concoction which aims more for shock value than cinematic craftsmanship. Ortolani's Voyeur score is clumsily recycled here, and while some of the visuals are typically erotic, the overall impression is that of a man biding time while he decides on his next real script. The Dutch DVD release (later imported into the U.K.) is full frame, just like the Italian prerecord version, indicating Brass probably intended this one to go quickly to the video market in the first place. The compositions may be slightly sheared off at the sides, but it's hard to say for sure given the arbitrary camerawork. The stereo soundtrack is mostly confined to the music, while the disc also includes a still gallery and the Italian theatrical trailer. The disc also contains Dutch subtitles, which are removeable.
Spurred on by the success of The Voyeur, Brass churned out his next epic, P.O. Box Tinto Brass, a random collection of vignettes strung together by the framing device of Brass himself reading letters detailing the erotic tales sent in by avid viewers. A jealous housewife, a woman's fascination with her new bidet, and various other situations round out an amusing but generally slapdash concoction which aims more for shock value than cinematic craftsmanship. Ortolani's Voyeur score is clumsily recycled here, and while some of the visuals are typically erotic, the overall impression is that of a man biding time while he decides on his next real script. The Dutch DVD release (later imported into the U.K.) is full frame, just like the Italian prerecord version, indicating Brass probably intended this one to go quickly to the video market in the first place. The compositions may be slightly sheared off at the sides, but it's hard to say for sure given the arbitrary camerawork. The stereo soundtrack is mostly confined to the music, while the disc also includes a still gallery and the Italian theatrical trailer. The disc also contains Dutch subtitles, which are removeable.
With Frivolous Lola (Monella), Brass was back to more familiar territory with what amounts to a sillier '50s spin on Miranda. Cute young Lola (Anna Ammirati) speeds around the Italian countryside on her bicycle, often flashing her fanny for the passing clergy and attracting the attention of randy young men along the way. She entertains a group of soldiers to a jukebox dance (one of Brass' most memorable scenes), accompanied all the way by another jaunty, pop-flavored Donaggio score. Here Brass reels back a bit from the more hardcore direction of his past two films, focusing more on his heroine's public flashing and the sexual playfulness of the various characters. The provincial Italian setting is vividly rendered, with the community frequently gathering to celebrate life, love, and food, a spectacle that will leave viewers feeling more than a tad bloated. The letterboxed transfer on this Dutch DVD looks good despite the low budget origins, while the stereo soundtrack is more ambitious than usual, spreading out both Donaggio's score and ambient sound effects to the rear speakers. The English dubbing is much worse than usual, however, making the absence of the Italian track especially irritating. As such, English-speaking fans will fare better with the Cult Epics disc, which offers the Italian track with English subtitles as well as a longer director's cut complete with jolting material including frontal nudity of male star Max Parodi and a graphic scene of Ammirati relieiving herself outdoors.
A perfect example of Brass' later post-2000 style, Cheeky (original title: Trasgredire) comes off like a sweet-natured hybrid between his elegantly mounted skinfests and a slick Penthouse video.
The narrative jumps back and forth between London and Venice, as sexy young Carla (Yuliya Mayarchuk) saunters through the British streets hunting for an apartment she can share with her boyfriend, Matteo (Jarno Beradi). While absence may make the heart grow fonder, it also lands both lovers in a lot of trouble as they're tempted by a parade of potential conquests. Which will win out... the heart or the loins? Buoyed by yet another infectious Donaggio score, Trasgredire is good, ribald fun, neither his best nor his worst film. Interestingly, his fanny fetish seems to receding with this film, as he lavishes more intention on the comparatively slimmed-down female star's athletic figure. Monella star/male model Max Parodi (who appears in most of Brass' subsequent films as well) pops up briefly in an orgy scene for more fake-phallic romping. This is by far the most successfully presented Brass film on DVD in all its incarnations thanks to a stunning, colorful anamorphic transfer and a rich 5.1 mix, all of which make one wish his earlier films could have received the same treatment. The original Italian and dubbed English audio tracks are included on the Italian DVD, along with the Italian theatrical trailer. The U.K. DVD, entitled Cheeky, ports over the same nice transfer but only features the lackluster English dub. The best viewing option would have to be the American disc from Cult Epics, which offers English subtitles for the superior Italian track and, in addition to the trailer, adds an image gallery and a nice behind-the-scenes documentary focusing on Brass' direction of the steamy all-girl sauna encounter.
With Frivolous Lola (Monella), Brass was back to more familiar territory with what amounts to a sillier '50s spin on Miranda. Cute young Lola (Anna Ammirati) speeds around the Italian countryside on her bicycle, often flashing her fanny for the passing clergy and attracting the attention of randy young men along the way. She entertains a group of soldiers to a jukebox dance (one of Brass' most memorable scenes), accompanied all the way by another jaunty, pop-flavored Donaggio score. Here Brass reels back a bit from the more hardcore direction of his past two films, focusing more on his heroine's public flashing and the sexual playfulness of the various characters. The provincial Italian setting is vividly rendered, with the community frequently gathering to celebrate life, love, and food, a spectacle that will leave viewers feeling more than a tad bloated. The letterboxed transfer on this Dutch DVD looks good despite the low budget origins, while the stereo soundtrack is more ambitious than usual, spreading out both Donaggio's score and ambient sound effects to the rear speakers. The English dubbing is much worse than usual, however, making the absence of the Italian track especially irritating. As such, English-speaking fans will fare better with the Cult Epics disc, which offers the Italian track with English subtitles as well as a longer director's cut complete with jolting material including frontal nudity of male star Max Parodi and a graphic scene of Ammirati relieiving herself outdoors.
With Frivolous Lola (Monella), Brass was back to more familiar territory with what amounts to a sillier '50s spin on Miranda. Cute young Lola (Anna Ammirati) speeds around the Italian countryside on her bicycle, often flashing her fanny for the passing clergy and attracting the attention of randy young men along the way. She entertains a group of soldiers to a jukebox dance (one of Brass' most memorable scenes), accompanied all the way by another jaunty, pop-flavored Donaggio score. Here Brass reels back a bit from the more hardcore direction of his past two films, focusing more on his heroine's public flashing and the sexual playfulness of the various characters. The provincial Italian setting is vividly rendered, with the community frequently gathering to celebrate life, love, and food, a spectacle that will leave viewers feeling more than a tad bloated. The letterboxed transfer on this Dutch DVD looks good despite the low budget origins, while the stereo soundtrack is more ambitious than usual, spreading out both Donaggio's score and ambient sound effects to the rear speakers. The English dubbing is much worse than usual, however, making the absence of the Italian track especially irritating. As such, English-speaking fans will fare better with the Cult Epics disc, which offers the Italian track with English subtitles as well as a longer director's cut complete with jolting material including frontal nudity of male star Max Parodi and a graphic scene of Ammirati relieiving herself outdoors.
A perfect example of Brass' later post-2000 style, Cheeky (original title: Trasgredire) comes off like a sweet-natured hybrid between his elegantly mounted skinfests and a slick Penthouse video.
The narrative jumps back and forth between London and Venice, as sexy young Carla (Yuliya Mayarchuk) saunters through the British streets hunting for an apartment she can share with her boyfriend, Matteo (Jarno Beradi). While absence may make the heart grow fonder, it also lands both lovers in a lot of trouble as they're tempted by a parade of potential conquests. Which will win out... the heart or the loins? Buoyed by yet another infectious Donaggio score, Trasgredire is good, ribald fun, neither his best nor his worst film. Interestingly, his fanny fetish seems to receding with this film, as he lavishes more intention on the comparatively slimmed-down female star's athletic figure. Monella star/male model Max Parodi (who appears in most of Brass' subsequent films as well) pops up briefly in an orgy scene for more fake-phallic romping. This is by far the most successfully presented Brass film on DVD in all its incarnations thanks to a stunning, colorful anamorphic transfer and a rich 5.1 mix, all of which make one wish his earlier films could have received the same treatment. The original Italian and dubbed English audio tracks are included on the Italian DVD, along with the Italian theatrical trailer. The U.K. DVD, entitled Cheeky, ports over the same nice transfer but only features the lackluster English dub. The best viewing option would have to be the American disc from Cult Epics, which offers English subtitles for the superior Italian track and, in addition to the trailer, adds an image gallery and a nice behind-the-scenes documentary focusing on Brass' direction of the steamy all-girl sauna encounter.
A perfect example of Brass' later post-2000 style, Cheeky (original title: Trasgredire) comes off like a sweet-natured hybrid between his elegantly mounted skinfests and a slick Penthouse video.The narrative jumps back and forth between London and Venice, as sexy young Carla (Yuliya Mayarchuk) saunters through the British streets hunting for an apartment she can share with her boyfriend, Matteo (Jarno Beradi). While absence may make the heart grow fonder, it also lands both lovers in a lot of trouble as they're tempted by a parade of potential conquests. Which will win out... the heart or the loins? Buoyed by yet another infectious Donaggio score, Trasgredire is good, ribald fun, neither his best nor his worst film. Interestingly, his fanny fetish seems to receding with this film, as he lavishes more intention on the comparatively slimmed-down female star's athletic figure. Monella star/male model Max Parodi (who appears in most of Brass' subsequent films as well) pops up briefly in an orgy scene for more fake-phallic romping. This is by far the most successfully presented Brass film on DVD in all its incarnations thanks to a stunning, colorful anamorphic transfer and a rich 5.1 mix, all of which make one wish his earlier films could have received the same treatment. The original Italian and dubbed English audio tracks are included on the Italian DVD, along with the Italian theatrical trailer. The U.K. DVD, entitled Cheeky, ports over the same nice transfer but only features the lackluster English dub. The best viewing option would have to be the American disc from Cult Epics, which offers English subtitles for the superior Italian track and, in addition to the trailer, adds an image gallery and a nice behind-the-scenes documentary focusing on Brass' direction of the steamy all-girl sauna encounter.
Returning to the anthology format of P.O. Box Tinto Brass, the directo
Returning to the anthology format of P.O. Box Tinto Brass, the directo
Returning to the anthology format of P.O. Box Tinto Brass, the directo
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