The Penthouse (1989)
The Penthouse (1989) Overview"The Penthouse" is a film directed by Anthony Spinelli and produced by CDI Home Video. The narrative centers around B.B. Shotzman, a man seeking success in the corporate world. Initially, the Penthouse served as a secretive escape for him, but it has since become widely known, along with the various activities that take place there.
Scene Breakdown: 1. Fifi Bardot, Mike Horner 2. Tianna, Robert Bullock 3. Fifi Bardot, Jon Martin 4. Fifi Bardot, Tianna 5. Nina Hartley, Joey Silvera 6. Nina Hartley, Robert Bullock
Film Quality Assessment:
- Overall Quality: Decent
- Clarity Rating: 5.5/10
- Color Rating: 7/10
The video quality is characterized by decent sharpness typical of laser disc rips, although it exhibits crosshatch pixelation and some clarity loss due to encoding. The colors reflect the standard of late-80s magnetic tape features.
Technical Specifications:
- Container: MP4
- Bitrate: 2.2 Mb/s
- Video Encoder: x264
- Resolution: 720 x 480
- Audio Encoder/Channels: AAC / 2
Quality Rating Guide Explanation:
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Ratings are subjective, ranging from poor to excellent based on scan quality and encoding.
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Clarity ratings consider original resolution and visual artifacts.
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Color ratings evaluate accuracy and exposure.
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Conclusion: The Penthouse is a notable example of late-80s cinema, reflecting the era's distinct visual style and narrative themes.
