If The L Word and Queer as Folk met in a sleazy motel for a night of unadulterated passion, it would be The Crash Pad. This all-queer feature contains hot blowjobs, pop shots, and deep-pounding action perfectly balanced with just the right amount of plot and cinematic beauty. The quality of this debut film from Shine Louise Houston is unsurpassed, and the desire and raw sex is so real, it’s palpable. Accessible to the novice and enthralling to the expert, everyone’s going to want to spend some time at The Crash Pad.
Awards & Recognition
- 2006 Feminist P*rn Award's "Best Dyke Sex Scene - Jiz Lee & Shawn"
- Selected - Tel Aviv Cinematique Festival
- Selected - Outfest Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
- Selected - Cineffable Paris Film Festival
Special Features:
- Behind the Scenes Interviews
- Storyboard Comparison
- Director Commentary
- Outtakes
- Chapter Selection
Why We Like It:
- Authenticity drips off this film – real queer folks/dykes having real queer/dyke sex.
- Hot sex scenes that are not at all formulaic.
- Shine Louise Houston was a SESA at Good Vibrations!
“There is power in creating images, and for a woman of color and a queer to take that power… I don’t find it exploitative; I think it’s necessary.”
- Shine Louise Houston
Reviews:
“The hottest lesbian sex scenes I’ve ever had the pleasure of viewing... I don’t know what I want to tell you about first—the chemistry between the actors, most of whom are real-life couples; the amazing camera angles showing penetration up close and so clear that you can see the cream oozing; or a shocking cum shot that rivals anything in mainstream porn.”
- Felice Newman, author of Whole Lesbian Sex in Don't Miss the Crash Pad for SF Bay Times
“Shine is the producer, director and creator behind what is one of the hottest, most authentic lesbian porn companies around…”
- Violet Blue on NPR
“Shine Louise Houston is one of the most influential, groundbreaking and talented queer filmmakers of this century."
- Tristan Taormino
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