Review

Turning the gay adult industry on its cock-eyed (cock-heavy?) ear, Michael Lucas' adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' thrice-filmed classic novel Les Liaisons Dangereuses was one of the most-talked about gay porns of 2005. Updating the action to today's New York fashion world, the already deliciously nasty scenario is taken to even tastier levels, as the sexual antics are now played out in gloriously nasty, fully-hardcore sexual trysts.

But what really raised eyebrows were the film's high-profile non-porn cameos: Amanda Lepore, Boy George, Bruce Vilanch, Graham Norton, Hedda Lettuce, Lady Bunny, The Village Voice's Michael Musto and RuPaul all make appearances. (Thankfully in non-sexual roles - sorry, Bunny!) The film was an instant smash with critics as well as porn-fiends everywhere, garnering the year's most GayVN Award nominations (13) and scoring four, including nods for its killer screenplay, Best Supporting Actor Kent Larson and a tie for Best Picture of the Year.

You're now invited to go behind-the-scenes of this sizzling flick. You'll hear comments both insightful and jaw-droppingly, uproariously filthy from such luminaries as the irrepressible Bruce Vilanch, Lady Bunny, RuPaul, and glamazon Amanda Lapore, as well the film's cavalcade of drop-dead gorgeous (and frequently fully naked) lead actors. Some of the best lines are delivered by Mr. Lucas himself, whose refreshingly candid and self deprecating delivery is sure to win over even non-fans. Make no mistake, though - there's plenty of fully explicit flesh and hardcore sexual shenanigans on display here.

 -- Erik Schut

This film originally had its world premiere on Saturday, July 22, 2006 at the 12th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival. The film was then followed by a panel discussion moderated by Village Voice columnist Michael Musto. Panelists who appeared in person included comedian and writer Bruce Vilanch, director Michael Lucas, porn star Erik Grant, and Supermodel of the World, recording artist and author RuPaul.

 -- Erik Schut