Ribald Tales of Canterbury / Tasty [DVD]

Adapted from Geoffrey Chaucer’s “Canterbury Tales” In which pilgrims engage in a game of storytelling to pass the time, our “Hostess,” embodied by the radiant Hyapatia Lee, is offering a purse full of coins to the traveler that can spin the most delicious yarn on their journey to Canterbury. This serves as the McGuffin to frame a series of sexy vignettes as we watch each tale of debauchery come to life.The film also features “Lady of Bath” Colleen Brennan and her luscious gumdrop nipples, Mike Horner in his pre-gurning days as “The Knight” and Debra Lynn, who is stunningly beautiful as the “Young Abbot.” Hyapatia Lee is a natural leader as “The Hostess,” while she beguiles with her dancing prowess and aptitude on violin as the love-torn “Gypsy.”The supper scene at the miller’s home is particularly memorable. I hadn’t known that you could eat in double entendre. The scene in which “The Abbot” gives her virginity to “The Knight” is touching. His adoration for her, her trust of him, coupled with the perfectly suited music is pure sweetness. The finale between the hostess and “The Knight” is also lovely.The care and money that went into this film is unheard of in today’s adult industry. The cast, costumes, sets, music and performances are amazing. Watching it, I was transported and felt I was tagging along with the travelers journeying to Canterbury.This film is perfect for couples wanting a sexy transportive experience. It is romantic and naughty, but not dirty.The sound is rendered in clear mono. The extras on this DVD include a wonderful interview with director Bud Lee, as well as his commentary. A free bonus feature is also included. What a bargain!It is “Tasty.” Hyapatia plays a radio personality on a failing radio station. I assume it was inspired by the television show “WKRP in Cincinnati.” The stressed-out boss of the station lashes out at his DJ’s, threatening them with termination. Faced with certain doom, they decide to “go for broke” and do everything that they always dreamed of doing ON AIR. Sexcapades ensue and the ratings skyrocket. This is a silly, but fun film that has some very hot and sexy scenes.I recommend this DVD to anyone who loves escapist entertainment. The film is exquisitely constructed. Looking at the credits, they poured their hearts into it. I just looked at the credits for “The Force Awakens” nearly 2,000 people worked on that film! This film had about 40.Note: [The film is rated “X;” whatever that means. The sex scenes feature total nudity, head to toe (as they should, [smile]) penetration and cum shots abound. Maybe it got an “X” rather than a “XXX” because the sex scenes are only about 50% of the film. I seem to recall, that back in the 1980’s, when I was a kid, the MPAA changed “X” to “NC-17” and “XXX” was assigned to hardcore videos. I direct you to the insightful and disturbing documentary “This Film Is Not Yet Rated,” for more information on ratings. After you watch it you won’t know anything more about how films are rated, but at least you’ll be frightened!]

As classic x-rated movies go this one was good but not great. The story was interesting and fairly well written for an x-rated movie. The acting was decent. Hyapatia Lee is very attractive. What kept this from being one of the great x-rated movies was the sex scenes were just okay. They were not particularly interesting and filming was just so so. It takes skill to film at the correct angles and block the scene so it is interesting and exciting. So if you like your porn to have a story then this movie is a decent pick. If you are move into the sex then the story look elsewhere.

I was fortunate to get the unedited X-rated version (unlike the sanitized r-rated one) and expected to see a general 1970's porn film with zero acting, bad costumes and no plot. I was pleasantly surprised.The plot loosley follows Chaucers work, a group of travelers on pilgrimage decide to tell stories along the way to pass the time. These stories are erotic and sexual and well done.You can also tell that the actors really tried to learn their lines and tried to act (to the best of their ability). This appears to be a sign of a Hypatia Lee film and I can deal with that. happily.Yes, you had to watch 70's hairstyles but they tried to fit that in with the costumes and it worked. Plus it was nice to see pubic hair and natural breasts again. The modern shaved-&-implant actresses make one forget what a woman really looks like.All in all, I enjoyed the film and watch it occasionally when I want a plot to my porn.

Like any movie of this genre, I tend to be shy about offering accolades because it's like an ugly girl friend: I don't mind enjoying her but I don't wish for a public connection with her. I bought this primarily because I wanted a film with Hyapatia Lee before her entry into serious acting and because I was curious about the treatment they would give The Canterbury Tales. It is perfectly adequate adult entertainment but I, personally, would not rank it in the top five of my favorite adult DVDs. Still it provides what you bought it to see. It does NOT contain the kinds of scenes common in contemporary adult movies which I I find distasteful, but which I won't discuss here at the risk of being called a bigot or a fill-in-the-blank-phobe. The movie leaves one unanswered question: How did a gnarled old gnome like Bud Lee ever catch a hottie like Hyapatia?

I cannot believe how much I liked this. If more "smut" was fun like this more women would be open to watching it. And I am a history buff, and love Chaucer, so I said why not. A well made fun adult movie. They even made an attempt at costumes and story years before it was popular (according to male friends). Not something I normally watch but...like I said I like Chaucer and was interested buy other reviews I read. I think I would abmit to owning this even if I would not show to many people.

Two X-rated movies. H. Lee is the narrator in the first movie of Tales. She finishes the final hard core scene in the second movie of Tasty.The Tales is in the century of swordsman fighting. Warriors often find time to conquer their female companions. Clothing Design is good.The Tasty comes back to the 20th century. An office of radio broadcasting has a bundle of sex- starved employees. Out of reality