Genre:
Straight Feature/Interviews/Fetish

Director:
Julie Simone

Cast: Sinammon
Love, Luccia, Victoria Sinn, Dick Nasty, Jeremy Steele, Rod Fontana

Length: 100
min

Production Date:
2007

Audio/Visual:

In a Nutshell – Amateurish and Very Early '90s

Dark and rather
limited in its production values, we get some of the most amateurish visuals
imaginable for a 2007 adult DVD. The 1.33:1 full screen image is flat,
lifeless, and very bland. The colors are muted, and the lack of details is
troubling. Clearly created on the cheap for a specific market, this is Internet
broadcast quality video. Luckily, the musical score is sensational. It's much
better than the dialogue, which is almost indecipherable thanks to the internal
microphone dynamic used to record it.

Extras:

In a Nutshell – Nothing But the Industry Standard,
Unfortunately

It is up to Ms. Simone herself to save the lackluster
bonus features provided. Her solo masturbation sequence in the shower,
cigarette featured prominently, is the best thing about the entire disc and
that includes the 90 minutes of sex in the film itself. The rest of the content
- interview, outtakes, galleries, trailers - is nothing new or informative.

Condoms:No

First Impressions:

It's interesting to trace the rise in fetishes. From the
original and ordinary (feet, armpits) to the odd and outrageous (food, vomit),
what gets people off remains an undeniable enigma. Julia Simone wants to push
the very boundaries of our understanding regarding obsessions, and she's made
movies that both exploit and explain them. Dealing specifically with bondage,
discipline, humiliation, and pain, her titles have been very provocative - and
for mainstream porn lovers, a tad problematic. You see, Ms. Simone is
unapologetic in her approach. If she thinks there's a subcategory into a
certain scene, she'll try and make a movie of it. This illustrates the
reasoning behind her Smoking Interviewsseries. This director has a fascination with the cigarette, the cigar, and all
the facets of putting fire to the briar. Now in its second release, this
tantalizing title promises real girls getting personal about their nic fit
flirtatiousness and their overall love of the smolder. Sadly, it’s the only
element that's fiery about this lackadaisical smut.

The Sex Scenes:

Perhaps it's fair to say that, as smokers, these gals are
great porn stars. It's clear that, in at least two cases, these ladies have
never legitimately lifted a cigarette to their lips as part of a personal
addiction. These 'social' smokers are pure puffers - inhale quickly and
release. When asked if they know any tricks, they sheepishly try some of the
easiest, most high school level theatrics. So if you don't mind women who
barely live up to the fetish's foundation, then you'll probably enjoy the fuck
and suck here. However, there's also a caveat when it comes to the carnality.
None of these ladies give A-list adult actresses a run for their money. They
lack even the most basic chemistry with their co-stars, and aren't very adept
at delving into the experimental elements of the erotica. Granted, this could
be part of Ms. Simone's plan. These are films about smoking, after all. But
some minor variations on a XXX theme would have been nice.

Scene 1:Sinammon
Love, Dick Nasty

Acts Performed:Blowjob with Smoking, Doggy, Mish, Sitting Reverse Cowgirl, Implied V
to M, $hot in Mouth

Score:1.5out of 5

Aside from Scene 3, the same write up can be used for the
initial two sex sequences here. Ms. Simone interviews the subject, using a set
of canned questions to illicit equally uninformed responses. Then we get to the
porn. Each scene is set up (here, it's a businessman with his never heard of
harassment assistant) followed by some stereotyped slap and tickle. Dick is an
old man, looking far more traveled than his bio suggests, and Sinammon is a
decent looking African American partner with an interesting rack. Too bad the
coffin nail constantly gets in the way of the performance. Way too short and
less than sweet, this lazy balling is endemic of everything that's wrong with Smoking Interviews 2.

Scene 2:Luccia,
Jeremy Steele

Acts Performed:Blowjob with Smoking, Doggy, Reverse Cowgirl, Mish, $hot in Mouth

Score:1.5out of 5

For Luccia, smoking and sex are clearly second languages.
She's uncomfortable with both. Her bathtub scene with Jeremy is all bubbles and
very little fizz. The positions are limited (perhaps by the location) and the
use of a butt - not the human kind - is rather pointless. As the maneuver from
one staid coupling to the next, we feel the same sense of boredom that washed
over us before. Even though they last a mere 22 to 25 minutes, it seems like
hours pass before these performers get to really grinding. It makes for some
pretty pathetic hardcore action.

Scene 3:Victoria
Sinn, Rod Fontana

Acts Performed: Blowjob, Nut Job with Smoking,
Cowgirl, Scissors, Cunnilingus, Doggy, Pile Driver, Gaping, Smoke into Gape,
Anal Mish, $hot to Chest

Score:1.5out of 5

The inclusion of anal - and cigarette smoke in same - may
be novel, but it’s not enough to lift Smoking
Interviews 2 out of the doldrums. Rod Fontana is all goofy faces and
endless mugging, and his Eastern European honey is hot, but can't quite start his
fire. Together, they appear to be trying far too hard, making up moves in hopes
of generating some XXX-citement. It doesn't work, and leaves viewers wondering
why anyone would waste their time on a title like this. Obviously, the lure of
tobacco can make even the most middling adult entertainment seem
interesting…maybe.

Disco Dirge
Peter Meter Rating:1.5 out
of 5 (Rent It)

Cohabitation
Certification:Granted

Since he definitely doesn't get the entire smoking fetish
scene, the Dirge is going to hold off dismissing this title outright. After
all, Ms. Simone clearly believes there is an audience out there for this kind
of cock and cunt, and maybe what she does here speaks volumes to those in the
know. Whatever the case, a score of Skip
It will be avoided. Instead, a rating of Rent It will be offered, therefore ensuring no one empties their
wallet on something that may not have any value to them. Couples may complain
about the attention to low tar detail, but there is really nothing here to
destroy their desire for good, clean copulation. Therefore, a Cohabitation Certification is easily
given. There has always been an intrigue and allure to a femme fatale with a
slowly burning cigarette clenched between her teeth. It’s the basis for more
than one fine film noir. But translating said appeal to porn is almost
impossible, except for those into the specific situation. Smoking Interviews 2 is not the best balling out there. Sadly, it’s
probably not the best cigarette inspired title either.