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Red Shoe Diaries 4: Auto Erotica [VHS]

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Be careful when you're watching this movie! Especially when you're with other people. You'll ignite yourself! ;-) Anyway, three tales unfold in this steamy little set cobbled of three episodes from the steamy "Red Shoe Diaries" Showtime show. Scott Plank and David Duchovny are great in the sex scenes they do (not together, with other women!). The film is great for fans of this genre, and the sex is very steamy. If possible, buy the UNRATED version. I think it would be better.

This soft-core style romantic video interlude includes 3 brief short stories but for most who are buying the video, the draw is Jake's Story with pre-XF star David Duchovny. Jake still mourns the death of his fiance but when Sheryl Lee enters his life, she brings erotic romance and mystery that draws Jake into her world. The bittersweet story includes some fabulous footage of DD and Lee cavorting in and out of the bedroom which makes the purchase of this vid a must for DD fans who would like to see more of him -- literally.

This video contains 3 episodes: Accidents Happen, Auto Erotica, Jake's Story.

Accidents Happen, made me shout, "What an accident! What a funny twist on something that shouldn't happen!" It's about a sweet lonely Italian maid, with peachy skin, reddish peach hair, a cute peachy uniform. This mild episode is good to watch alone, as it could get a woman thinking, "What if I were in her position, in another's house? Would I go through their things, and would I enjoy it? Would I get caught, would it backfire?" After trying to get it on with the pool boy, yes, everything does backfire, in an intriguing way I wish upon no decent person. A light humorous touch is woven throughout. Towards the end, her room and the lighting in it is also very peachy, in a luminous, romantic way. Zalman King can be great where detailed visuals of romantic lighting, settings, style of lustful portrayal are concerned. There really isn't much else to say, you just have to watch it, because of the "accident" surprise.

Auto Erotica was... awful, a waste, a bit disturbing. But some of us who have so many inexplicable fears can relate to this episode. This pretty lady who is engaged - always expected calmness and perfect balance from - has many fears. However, she does love to drive fast, to lose herself. That last part, I can relate to, and see what it sexually has to do with the Red Shoe Diaries. Come on, fast cars, all that speed, danger, adrenaline rush, your way? It's a rejuvenating turn on. As she drives fast in her red sports car, a harsh looking man (not too bad, but I sure didn't like him) drives fast alongside her in his own blue sports car. They race, he scares her nearly to death twice, yelling some good directions as well. They get to know eachother just from their speeding and screaming through the air. That was cool. Very freeing and educational for the lady, which was just his intent. The sexual black & white shots, plus the innocent childhood shots, in between were mostly unattractive or unnecessary. The lady keeps asking the camera, "Was it real, or did I make him up?" If you don't understand that repiticious, annoying question, what she means is, should she and others like her decide to ignore when someone helps to free them of their burdens and fears? The answer is always No. Help is a Blessing.

Last, but NOT least, the unforgettable Jake's Story, one of the best episodes in this series, and out of any series in general, had my body and mind humming with a blend of excitement, ache, bliss and even peace. A fine blend so few, like the artistically sensual Mr. Zalman King, could deliver... to me... with such precision... such abandon... such passion. Oh, the passion! Lord have mercy. David Duchovny... wow, he was incredible, so rough, in the one scene I never forgot of Red Shoe Diaries. I'm watching the series again after a decade, and just saw this episode five times in one week, leaving me speechless and breathless every time. This episode begins with Jake (David Duchovny) in a coffee shop early in the morning, with the sweet seductive sounds typically expected from George S. Clinton playing throughout. And in walks Kate (Sheryl Lee), the maturely-pretty short-haired blonde trying to pick him up, in a uniquely bold way. She has more than a mere crush on him. Scary? No, it turned out to be bittersweet. After trying to blow her off, he falls for her cool charm, and who wouldn't, which ignites major passion... The passion that man is capable of displaying on screen blew me away, had me squealing loudly with delight, rewinding over and over again, staring, fantasizing, grinning ear to ear. I'm rarely affected this bad, which only shows his worth. The curiosity, the heat, the tenderness flowed with ease and grace from one steamy scene to the next. It was beautiful, at every moment. It moved me, and eventually my friend. It was thrilling to see an episode dedicated to Jake, since it's never been about him, though he especially needs loving. Near the start was something great. Kate shows him how she is a photographer of sensual couple displays. Now that was a terrific private scene, boldly expressed. The whole episode was so wonderful, so reviting. It actually surpassed my high expectations. Asides from Jake's Story, I know of another episode that shouldn't be missed by anyone. It's titled The Cake. It was delicious, fun, funny and memorable.

This video is a keeper, even if only for Jake's Story. I will never tire of it, look forward to further abusing it, then getting it on Unrated DVD if possible.

What I'll always say about the director:
Zalman King knows best how the brain is our greatest aphrodisiac. He stimulates the brain, not only through pushing fantasies to come to life on the screen, but by creating some very beautiful images, scenes, moments. And the music? Why, it's the lazy sexy music that draws me in long before the plot is clear. It relaxes me, gets me in the mood, makes me all receptive to the natural high of hot romance. If you are imaginative, desirous, a sensualist, passionate for passion with a compassionate flair, struck with the incurable burden of romanticism in overdrive, there are some things you should get, and a nice portion of Zalman King's works are one of those things.

The original movie was by far the best, proving what a versatile and appealing actor David Duchovny really is by taking us from one emotion packed scene to another with absolute ease. (My personal favorite moment was the one-on-one basketball game). But I soon grew tired of seeing David Duchovny doing nothing more than "bookending" the episodes that followed the movie. Finally, in "JAKE'S STORY", the middle of three on this tape, we get to see him for more than a few minutes. Well, we get to see ALOT, actually, and that's okay with me. No one can carry off a hot and wild love scene better than Duchovny. I only wish he would be featured in more episodes in the future, especially if he really does quit the X-FILES. I'd buy any movie he was in!

I can't deny that David Duchovny was hot, but the story just before it had me so turned off that it was hard to recover. I guess it depends on what you're into. My stomach turned as we saw steamy near-pornographic action of the leading lady interspliced with still photos of her as a child in bed with her mother. The first story had all the makings of a low-budget porn--rich yuppy couple into kink--sexy maid with a language barrier--posterboy low-IQ'd pool boy. It was cheesy but very entertaining--and very steamy!

All in all, I'm glad I didn't purchase this, because it was not something I would want to watch over and over (except a few of the scenes with David). I was curious about David Duchovny so I had my husband stop at the local video rental store. It was not in the adult section and the rental fee was only $1. I would recommend checking rental availability first--and then if you can't get enough of it you can always purchase it later.

I think by far Auto Erotica is the best of the Red Shoe Diaries series. My favorite is the actual episode "Auto Erotica", the cars, the woman, hell the man. It was surreal and engaging, I loved it.

all i can say is that i saw this film while a little bit tipsy and really enjoyed it.

This movie is one of the best movies i have seen yet. luv the screenplay but the acting was a bit off hook and some of the scenew very boring

I have purchased hundreds of items from Amazon and have never submitted a review. Until now, that is. This video was completely disappointing. The first story was mildly entertaining. The second story was the STUPIDEST thing ever put on film! The acting was almost as bad as the writing! After watching the second story, I couldn't bring myself to watch the third!

This was actually the first Red Shoes I watched on Cable. Although I hadn't seen the movie when I saw this episode, it completely caught my attention. Zalman King is a master of erotica and the Red Shoes series is no deviation from that.