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Smoke & Mirrors Review  

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9/9/2015 7:33 pm
Smoke & Mirrors Review

Directed by Stuart Canterbury. Released by Pleasure Productions in 1997.

Mike Horner plays Stone, a magician who works at a cabaret run by Billy (played by Kyle Stone). When his assistant Marci (played by Kia) quits after refusing to have sex with Billy, Stone is left scrambling to find a new assistant. After putting up fliers, he is contacted by Ariel (played by Lexi Erickson) just in the nick of time. However, when the disappearing act goes awry, Stone must find a way to bring her back, or does he? Story Grade: B-.

This movie was shot on film. Medium Grade: A-.

Most of the sets were constructed and looked phony. There were brief outdoor scenes that helped somewhat. Set Design Grade: B-.

The sexual performances were energetic. Performers seemed enthusiastic. Tony Martino may have used a condom in his scene with Stephanie Swift; otherwise, no condoms were used. (Condom use has no bearing on the grade.) Sexual Performances Grade: B.

Mike Horner's acting was pretty decent in this production, but line deliveries still felt a bit inauthentic at times. Frank Thomas was probably the worst actor of the bunch. Tricia Devereaux and Laura Palmer looked at the camera during their scene. Acting Grade: C.

Seemingly set in the 1930's/1940's, the wardrobe didn't always match the time period. Plus it seems doubtful that girls would have their clitoris pierced or would have<b> tattoos </font></b>just about their vagina during that time. Wardrobe/Make-up Grade: C-.

The disco-ball style lighting was probably not in existence in the 1930's/1940's. Some of the colored lighting looked good, but was not realistic. Lighting quality overall was good. Lighting Grade: B+.

The background sound of the crowd at the cabaret was obviously fake. The sound quality was good and consistent throughout the film. The score included pieces reminiscent of the 1930's/1940's. Sound Grade: B+.

Some of the shot choices were peculiar. Cutting back to Mike Horner in bed during the sex scenes with the street walkers seemed unnecessary. Directing Grade: B.

Given that this feature was shot on film demonstrates that some artistic effort was put into the production. The lighting was stylistic at times. Artistic Merit Grade: A-.

OVERALL GRADE: B.

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