Call it riding a wave or an attempt to cash in, but Playboy's 'Sex Under Hot Lights' is an inside peak into hardcore. Depending on what you already know / your tastes it might accomplish it's mission. However I didn't walk away having learnt anything new and the visuals weren't very titillating. Honestly I'm unclear how this censored look would appease anyone highly.
Intro tries to play up a level of glamour / allure for the young women who come in search of fame where some naturally find themselves in this biz, but it feels very phony (1.5 mins). Juli Ashton, Sid Deuce, Dallas & Jenna Jameson are the ladies featured here heavily as a barrage of samey clips, bts footage and interviews roll out. Soundbites from select others names both male & female from the industry too.
Sid starts things off talking about herself, the work and such (11.5 mins). Next comes easily the most famous / successful female pornstar of all time Jenna. It has a lot of talk from the lady herself then other's fond words, but also is in favor of fantasy / image (lies) rather than her true story (11 mins). A mild diversion follows as an amateur lady films her first hc scene is showcased (4.5 mins).
Dallas has the same formula - bts as movies, pics are shot, interviews - however a chat with her boyfriend stands out. He's more than cool with his lady being boned professionally for money. Acts as her assistant of sorts and actually watches getting turned on by it (7 mins). Juli wraps things up and right away zeros in on trying to dispel the notion that people within the industry are damaged, suffering from trauma or have broken pasts. Her work on set is shown and then self promotion follows per usual (15 mins).
'Sex Under Hot Lights' if it's doing it's job right is supposed to either get you turned on, tell you something you didn't already know or both. It struck out on all accounts for me. Maybe fans of the ladies here have something to gain, but you'd be better off watching an actual hardcore porno with them instead if that's your scene.
