All of director Nick Phillips' movies have a beautiful "real movie" look to them. His XXX films are remarkable because they look and feel exactly like his earlier high quality sexploitation movies and soft-x movies. He never really "got" the 1970s porn explosion and kept making movies the same way. Because porn is such a mechanical, predictable commodity the most valuable quality is difference and Phillips' approach to XXX is different. DR. CHRISTINA is a XXX film starring Ushi Digard but, as always, she does not work "hard." That said, her climactic lesbian encounter is pretty strong close-up stuff.
The bonus feature SEX NURSE is entirely different, being more conventional hardcore fare directed by God-knows-who. It's a very earthy production full of the ultra low-budget touches that mark the 16mm storefront feature. Filmed in a conventional office, the hospital setting is established solely by people wearing lab coats. The low budget highlight is a gynecological exam performed on a desk complete with telephone and pencil holder.
DR CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN (1970) Directed by NICK PHILIPS. The stunning and voluptuous "Dr. Christina" writes sex-related stories and columns for a Swedish tabloid. Sent to France by the newspaper and thrilled by her first taste of Paris, Dr. Christina's first task is to interview French young people about their opinions on sex in the age of Free Love. She quickly learns that actions speak louder than words the moment she happens upon an eager young couple in the throes of non-stop lovemaking. Turned on by her voyeurism and the prospects for a great news story, Christina herself is primed for some action. That night finds her feverishly dreaming of an ultra-erotic encounter between two women sporting kinky lingerie, eager tongues and probing fingers. The following day Christina roams the boulevards of Paris hot for sensual satisfaction. Will a café performance featuring two lesbians that mirrors her previous night's dreams be enough to satiate her?
DVD FEATURES: DR CHRISTINA OF SWEDEN feature film • SEX NURSE feature film • INTERVIEW with Director NICK PHILIPS • INTERVIEW with Grindhouse Film Historian 42nd Street Pete • FULL COLOR BOOKLET with Liner Notes • TRAILERS to other Grindhouse DVD Releases