It's been a long time, hasn't it? Maybe too long. I was beginning to think I'd never be here again. Miss me? Since I'm feeling a little rusty, I thought it might be fun to revisit films we had watched in the past. Do I feel the same? Have my thoughts changed? Was I unfair the first time around? Is everything just a smidge better now that I've seen some of the worst adult films know to human-kind? This September, for Lilith Likes to Watch’s anniversary, that’s exactly what we’re going to explore. In double feature! So, come and enjoy some sloppy seconds with me. First up, the film that started it all... Title: In The Realm of the Senses Year: 1976 Starring: Eiko Matsuda, Tatsuya Fuji Director: Nagisa Ōshima Synopsis: Based on a true story set in pre-war Japan, a man and one of his servants begin a torrid affair. Their desire becomes a sexual obsession so strong that to intensify their ardor, they forsake all, even life itself. (Via Letterboxd.com...

Title:  Cafe Flesh Year:  1982 Starring:  Andy Nichols, Paul McGibboney, Michelle Bauer Director:  Stephen Sayadian, Mark S. Esposito Synopsis:  In the aftermath of nuclear apocalypse, 99% of the survivors are Sex Negatives - they become violently ill if they attempt it. The minority Sex Positives engage in carnal theater for the entertainment of the Negatives at Cafe Flesh. - Via IMDB/Wikipedia Lilith's Notes:  Winner of the 84 AVN for best Art Direction. Richard Belzer from SVU is in it. Yes, really. "Our humble spectacle just might be able to almost make you feel..." There are two things that really get my goat. When a piece of entertainment bores me, or when a premise is introduced but they fail to execute it to it's full potential.  Cafe Flesh  falls into that second category. This movie begins with a wonderful idea. After a nuclear holocaust, most of the survivors are Sex Negatives, meaning they get sick if they try and fuc...