Easy Alice (1976)
**Title: Easy Alice(1976)
- Overview and Review****Synopsis:**"Easy Alice" follows Joey, a San Francisco lowlife and occasional porn star, over the course of one day. After completing a shoot, he wanders the city, meeting various people and engaging in anonymous sexual encounters.
Review Highlights:
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Released in early 1976, likely filmed in mid to late 1975,"Easy Alice" is rooted in the San Francisco film scene and showcases iconic locations such as the intersection of Broadway and Columbus.
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Despite its low-budget appearance and poor production quality—evident through visible crew members and equipment—the film presents a complex narrative that critiques the porn industry while humanizing its participants.
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The character Joey, portrayed by Joey Silvera, is depicted as a hapless individual with no clear direction in life, alongside his girlfriend Carrol, who urges him to leave the sex industry.
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The film explores themes of hopelessness and the existential plight of adult film actors, particularly through the character Paul, who embodies the struggles of those marginalized by society.
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The production features a mix of indoor and outdoor scenes, lasting 84 minutes, which at that time was considered lengthy for the genre.
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The film's opening credits lack traditional presentation, enhancing its mysterious undertone and serving as a critique of the genre itself.
Scene Breakdown: 1. Linda Wong, Joey Silvera
- Vicky Lindsay, Joey Silvera
- Annette Haven, Linda Wong
- Annette Haven, Linda Wong, Turk Lyon
- Candida Royalle, Paul Scariff
- Leslie Bovee, Joey Silvera
- John Leslie
- Linda Wong, Joey Silvera
Technical Information:
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Quality: Rated decent, with clarity and color both at 6/10.
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Video: AVI format, MPEG-4 Xvid encoding, resolution of 576 x 432, and a bitrate of 1.3 Mb/s.
Quality Notes:
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The film's quality is considered middling, typical for vintage productions, with subjective ratings for clarity and color accuracy.
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Comparisons with other versions are made to ensure superior quality uploads, focusing on preserving original aesthetics. This succinct summary captures the essence of "Easy Alice," illustrating its significance within the context of adult cinema while acknowledging its flaws and thematic depth.