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Bliss - The Complete First Season by Holly Dale, Lyne Charlebois, Lynne Stopkewich, Marni Banack, Mina Shum
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DVD Cover InformationActor: Daniel Pilon, Danny Malin, Mitsou, Paul Hopkins, Peggy Mahon Director: Holly Dale, Lyne Charlebois, Lynne Stopkewich, Marni Banack, Mina Shum Brand: MTI Writer: Carol Lazare DVD: Region Code 0 Audio: English (Unknown); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Original Language) Format: Color, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen Picture Format: 1.66:1 Running Time: 184 minutes DVD Release Date: 2005-08-23 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Studio: Mti Home Video
Movie Reviews of Bliss - The Complete First SeasonMovie Review: Perfect Aperitif Summary: 5 Stars
I was introduced to Bliss by the latenight lineup on the Oxygen channel, and I have to say, I cannot get enough. I'm missing precious sleep staying up to watch the episodes, and I really should just buy the darn thing, because you can watch the episodes time and time again. They're that good.
The show boasts being written, produced, directed, etc. by women, for women. That's nice- gives it a woman's perspective, I suppose- but this knowledge would mean nothing if the product wasn't superior. It is. I don't know if that's because of the women making it, but the end result is stunning.
Perhaps my favorite thing about this is that it ISN'T porn. I'm not against porn. It serves a purpose. But, first and foremost, I really don't enjoy seeing genitals. It's just not my thing. Buttocks- fine and titillating. Breasts, sure. Close-up almost peeks at pubic hair, a clothed erection or one in shadowy profile- hot. But I disdain the actual genital (erect being one grade worse than a flaccid nude shot). It makes me feel dirty. I don't know; maybe other women like that. Let them go for Playgirl- you get your fair share of that while maintaining the erotic/romantic side. But Bliss will only give you shots of the buttocks. To me, it's less sleazy, but still undeniably hot.
The second thing Bliss has is great stories. This NOT being porn, it's not all about the action, but puts things into context. And yet that context isn't just pizza guy delivers, and we've got no way to pay him, so start the sex! I can honestly say there are real issues at stake in every episode- women, and their men, struggling to come to terms with women wanting bondage, voyeurism, etc.. Trying to deal with plain sex vs. a relationship. And so on. My only complaint is that a half-hour is really too short for the shows. An hour would give them time to build complexity, evolve characters, and maybe cram in a bit more heat. Plus, many episodes end a little vaguely.
Anyways, the cinematography is lovely, the actors are all very attractive, and, unlike porn or other low-grade stuff, the acting here is very believable and watchable. If you catch it on a non-sexy scene, you would think it's just another nighttime drama. The stories are real but explicit and hot, and execution is perfect. I can't think of a better erotic DVD.
Summary of Bliss - The Complete First SeasonSynopsis: Item Type: DVD Movie Item Rating: R Street Date: 08/23/05 Wide Screen: yes Director Cut: no Special Edition: no LanguageENGLISH Foreign Film: no Subtitlesno Dubbed: no Full Frame: no Re-Release: no Packaging: Sleeve Please note: This supplier will be closed on 11/24, 11/25, 12/26, 1/2 for the holidays. The shipping cut off is 12/10 to try and have the products delivered by Christmas.
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