Jamie Gillis and Jack Baker play two friends who talk about how cool it would be to be pimps and concoct an idea of opening an escort service called New Wave Hookers, Inc. whereby all of their girls would be programmed to have wild sex by listening to new wave music. They subsequently fall asleep and coincidentally dream about the same thing. When Jimmy (played by Jamie Gillis) awakens and discusses his dream with Jamal (played by Jack Baker) and realizes they dreamed the same exact dream, Jimmy leaves, only to come across dream-girl Kammy (played by Kristara Barrington) in real life, leaving Jimmy (and viewers) wondering how much of it was actually a dream. It's a little light on plot, but it's a good concept. Story Grade: B-.
This feature was shot on film and had a theatrical release. It would be great if this movie would be re-released in a remastered widescreen format, even though it wouldn't be the original version given Traci Lords' age during production. Medium Grade: A.
Set designs were sparse, but were consistent with a post-modern theme. There was no attempt to make the majority of the scenes realistic, since they were to be dream sequences. The driving scenes on Hollywood Boulevard and environs looked great and bonus point for including a Big Boy statuette. Set Design Grade: B.
The sexual performances were all pretty hot and well shot. Performances were enthusiastic. The Ginger Lynn scene with Tom Byron and Steve Powers was probably the most memorable. Sexual Performance Grade: A.
Unfortunately, the girls didn't have all that much acting to do outside of their sex scenes. However, Jamie Gillis and Jack Baker were excellent. Some today might take offense to some of the racial stereotyping going on, as well as Gillis' in-dream performance of using an Asian accent. But they were nevertheless entertaining and I don't believe there was any malice intended. The absurdity of Steve Powers also playing the dog was an interesting choice. Acting Grade: A-.
The wardrobe and make-up looked excellent and successfully represented hookers influenced by the "new wave." Wardrobe/Make-Up Grade: A.
There were a couple of times when movement of the c-light was noticeable. Otherwise, the scenes were lit appropriately. Lighting Grade: B.
The music for this movie was phenomenal. The most popular track was probably "Electrify Me" by The Plugz but "New Wave Hookers" by The Socketz was also a great song. There were other good songs featured, most likely also by The Socketz, but they were unfortunately not listed in the credits. Having an official soundtrack released for this movie, even 30 years on, would be a worthwhile endeavor. Sound Grade: A.
This movie, although low on plot, worked on many other levels. Gregory Dark did an excellent job. Directing Grade: A-.
Without a doubt, there is artistic merit to this feature. Although the sets were sparsely adorned, there was thought put into what they should look like. They were believable for the world in which they existed. Having most of the movie take place in a dream state made it highly stylized. Artistic Merit Grade: A.
OVERALL GRADE: A-.
This feature was shot on film and had a theatrical release. It would be great if this movie would be re-released in a remastered widescreen format, even though it wouldn't be the original version given Traci Lords' age during production. Medium Grade: A.
Set designs were sparse, but were consistent with a post-modern theme. There was no attempt to make the majority of the scenes realistic, since they were to be dream sequences. The driving scenes on Hollywood Boulevard and environs looked great and bonus point for including a Big Boy statuette. Set Design Grade: B.
The sexual performances were all pretty hot and well shot. Performances were enthusiastic. The Ginger Lynn scene with Tom Byron and Steve Powers was probably the most memorable. Sexual Performance Grade: A.
Unfortunately, the girls didn't have all that much acting to do outside of their sex scenes. However, Jamie Gillis and Jack Baker were excellent. Some today might take offense to some of the racial stereotyping going on, as well as Gillis' in-dream performance of using an Asian accent. But they were nevertheless entertaining and I don't believe there was any malice intended. The absurdity of Steve Powers also playing the dog was an interesting choice. Acting Grade: A-.
The wardrobe and make-up looked excellent and successfully represented hookers influenced by the "new wave." Wardrobe/Make-Up Grade: A.
There were a couple of times when movement of the c-light was noticeable. Otherwise, the scenes were lit appropriately. Lighting Grade: B.
The music for this movie was phenomenal. The most popular track was probably "Electrify Me" by The Plugz but "New Wave Hookers" by The Socketz was also a great song. There were other good songs featured, most likely also by The Socketz, but they were unfortunately not listed in the credits. Having an official soundtrack released for this movie, even 30 years on, would be a worthwhile endeavor. Sound Grade: A.
This movie, although low on plot, worked on many other levels. Gregory Dark did an excellent job. Directing Grade: A-.
Without a doubt, there is artistic merit to this feature. Although the sets were sparsely adorned, there was thought put into what they should look like. They were believable for the world in which they existed. Having most of the movie take place in a dream state made it highly stylized. Artistic Merit Grade: A.
OVERALL GRADE: A-.