Casual Sex?

Product Description

Who says sex isn't a laughing matter? Certainly not the ready-for-anything Stacy (Lea Thompson) or her somewhat repressed friend Melissa (Victoria Jackson).

Determined to develop a meaningful relationship with a man who s not afraid to make a commitment, the girls take a vacation at a plush health resort. With high hopes, Stacy and Melissa embark on their quest to track down The Perfect Man. But unfortunately, the men they encounter seem to wilt at the thought of anything more than Casual Sex. The result is a hilariously perceptive comedy that offers a lighter look at what happens in the dark.

System Requirements:

Starring Lea Thompson, Victoria Jackson, Andrew Dice Clay

Directed by Genevieve Robert

Running time: 1 Hour 28 Minutes

Amazon.com

Never have the 1980s felt so painfully time-warped. This 1988 movie, which was directed by Geneviève Roberts and adapted by Wendy Goldman and Judy Toll from their stage play, is proof as to why we've rarely heard their names again. Casual Sex? is an oxymoron of a title that chronicles the plight of two best-friends-since-childhood who are suffering from celibacy in the AIDS-addled '80s. One, Stacy (Lea Thompson), misses the easy promiscuity of the past though she longs for a guy who is a true friend. Melissa (Victoria Jackson from Saturday Night Live) has only had sex with two men--the second of whom was her fiancé, and she longs for her first orgasm. When they decide to take a holiday to the Oasis Spa in order to find some nice guys, they have little notion that they're about to find the wrong Mr. Right(s). Combine the tired premise with some asides to the screen (that probably worked better on stage) and a couple of role-playing fantasies, and Casual Sex? is proof that a movie on this topic might be written by women, but it still might not have anything new or groundbreaking to reveal. Casual Sex? ultimately pairs one of its protagonists with comic Andrew Dice Clay, who plays a Jersey thug named "The Vin Man," and it's embarrassing to watch him mug his way through the film. With such lines as "You and I have more in common now that we're both afraid of sex" and "Not being attracted to anybody scares me more than AIDS," viewers will wonder if these two have a brain in their heads at all. They ultimately come across as less than enlightened about sex and love and seem--along with the movie itself--more than a little desperate. --Paula Nechak

Customer Reviews:

Predictable, Dumb and Moronic.......2006-03-05

I can't believe a star of Lea Thompson's caliber or such a controversial comic like Andrew Dice Clay would agree to star in this film. It tries to make a dark humorous statement about AIDS in the 80s and fails. Dice-Clay's character is likeable, but your stereotypical Jersey guy, and I can't believe he agreed to recite such idiotic lines.
While the beginning of the film is ok, it quickly disintegrates into mindless dribble. I get this impression this film was targeted at the adolescent male audience, with lots of sex and some nudity thrown in for good measure. Predictable and formulaic, this tacky little film is not worth your money. What a shame that the talented cast of this film had to utter such stupid, inane dialogue. How amazing that such a ridiculous, badly written script was made into a movie.

Feelin' Hot! Hot! Hot!.......2005-09-28

Stacy Hunter and Melissa Halpern are best friends that share a common problem: sex. Stacy is a fun, flirtacious, woman who is regretting her reckless sexual past. Melissa is a nice, down-to-earth Kindergarten teacher who has only slept with two men in her life, and wants "a nice guy".
Suggesting a vacation, the girls jet off to Oasis Health Spa, to look for healthy young men. There they meet Vinny,(Andrew Dice Clay) who automaticly sets his sights on Stacy. However, Stacy has her sights set on Nick (Stephen Shellen), a musician who works at the spa. Melissa also has her eye on someone, a therapist, Matthew (Peter Dvorsky). Melissa is not aware, however, that Jamie (Jerry Levine), a nutritionist, has a very big crush on her.
Mary Gross (Ilene), Valeri Breiman (Megan), David Sargent (Frankie), and others wind up this ensemble cast for one of the funnies comedies ever to be released. I am not a big fan of the "Dice Man", but this is probably the best acting he's ever done, and possibly the best film he's ever made. You won't be disppointed.

I loved it in College, I love it as an adult.......2005-03-14

I remember seeing this back in college and loved it, well, I just watched it again for flashback kicks and guess what, it's still a fun feel good movie.

Suprisingly Didactic.......2004-08-08

The movie, which stars Victoria Jackson (Melissa) and Lea Thompson (Stacey), involves the two twenty-something year old bachlorettes going on vacation at a health resort in hopes of meeting Mr. Right. Each woman has a different story, with Melissa being slightly repressed and only having slept with 2 guys in her life, and Stacey being a formerly promiscuous girl who is trying to change her lifestyle.

Because of its title, the picture on the box cover, the obscure description on the back of the box, and the inclusion of the infamous Andrew Dice Clay, you might expect this movie to be filled with formulaic sexual hi-jinks and crude humor. Furthermore, because of the time period in which the movie was released, you might also expect it to be somewhat dated.

This movie turns out to be quite a nice suprise, dealing with some issues that are contemporary (such as AIDS) and some that are timeless (such as rushing into committments) in a fairly tactful way. Aside from some brief nudity, the movie, I think is appropriate and informative for teenagers who are about to venture out into the dating world.

Thompson's character is especially interesting in that she is afraid of the AIDS-risk that comes with casual sex and, accordingly, wants a long term relationship. But, due to her apprehensions, she rushes headfirst into a committment with a guy who turns out to be a very handsome, but unrealistic slacker. She takes a step toward maturity and shows strength in breaking the committment before it goes too far. Jackson's character is less interesting.

In sum, I would not recommend this movie as a romantic comedy, and its definitely not a Spring Break flick. The acting isn't that great either. However, if you have a teenage daughter, I think the film is a highly approriate and didactic story about the complexities involved with being single.

Nice 80's Feel Good Comedy.......2003-08-21

i first watched this film back in college when it first came out and loved it then. Even now i have the dvd and yes, its dated, but so what? it's still a fun nice little film that raises a smile. Lea Thompson is believable and honest in a light yet human comedy so if you're looking for 90 mins or so of escapism then give it a view! You won't be disappointed!

Average customer rating:

Predictable, Dumb and Moronic
Feelin' Hot! Hot! Hot!
I loved it in College, I love it as an adult
Suprisingly Didactic
Nice 80's Feel Good Comedy

Casual Sex?
Starring: Lea Thompson , Victoria Jackson , Stephen Shellen , Jerry Levine , and Andrew Dice Clay
Director: Geneviève Robert
Manufacturer: Universal Studios
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Comedy | Genres | DVD | Video

DVDs Under $7.49 | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

All Deals | Today's Deals in DVD | Special Features | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
Similar Items:

ASIN: 630508730X
Release Date: 1998-08-12

Amazon.com

Description

Who says sex in the '80s isn't a laughing matter? Certainly not the ready-for-anything Stacy or her somewhat repressed friend Melissa. Determined to develop deep and meaningful relationships, they take a vacation at a plush health resort. Unfortunately, every man they meet is only interested in ...Casual Sex.

Customer Reviews:

Predictable, Dumb and Moronic.......2006-03-05

Feelin' Hot! Hot! Hot!.......2005-09-28

I loved it in College, I love it as an adult.......2005-03-14

I remember seeing this back in college and loved it, well, I just watched it again for flashback kicks and guess what, it's still a fun feel good movie.

Suprisingly Didactic.......2004-08-08

Nice 80's Feel Good Comedy.......2003-08-21

Average customer rating:

Probably not worth the price.

Casual Encounters

Manufacturer: CustomFlix
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

General | Documentary | Genres | DVD | Video

( C ) | Titles | Features | DVD | Video
ASIN: B0009NXWJO
Release Date: 2006-07-13

Product Description

Casual Encounters takes an intimate look at the lives of two escorts from Denver, Colorado. The documentary introduces you to Henna and Elise. The film depicts how these two women, who stem from totally different backgrounds, come to choose the escort industry as their own. The persons interviewed for this documentary include everyday citizens on the streets of downtown Denver, two street walking prostitutes, Keona and Victoria, who solicit the streets of Colfax, and defense attorney's Charles Fife and Richard Huttner. Prosecuting attorney for the city of Aurora, George W. Zierk, is also interviewed, defending his city's legal position on the issue of prostitution. The film concludes with two police officers from the city of Aurora explaining their efforts to curb the crime of prostitution. The audience will also hear advice from Eve, a former escort, Cookie, a local restaurateur on Colfax, "John" a client of Elise's, and Pastor Rob Kelly from Northern Hills Christian Church. As the film closes, Elise's mom, Margery, offers her daughter a final strong word of caution about her chosen profession. Through the varied interviews and vastly contrasting opinions, "Casual Encounters" leaves its audience well informed on the controversial topic of the escort and prostitution industries. The new knowledge will serve as a tool to allow the viewers to form their own opinions in regards to this sensitive issue.

Customer Reviews:

Probably not worth the price........2005-11-10

Was a nice documentary on escorts. However after viewing the DVD, it didn't seem to have the quality of a Michael Moore documentary or something you would see on HBO or A&E.

The ladies interviewed had very interesting personalities, and the material was intriguing, but the presentation was very amateurish. This movie, in my opinion, is probably not worth the $24.95 asking price. Belongs in the bargain bin.

Casual Sex? (Hablemos De Sexo) [NTSC/REGION 0 DVD. Import-Latin America]

Average customer rating:

Casual Sex? (Hablemos De Sexo) [NTSC/REGION 0 DVD. Import-Latin America]
Director: Genevieve Robert
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

DVD:

DVD

DVD