Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons
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| Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons | |
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| Directed by | Michael Lucas |
| Written by | Tony Dimarco |
| Distributed by | Lucas Distribution |
| Release date(s) | 2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons is a gay pornographic film directed by Michael Lucas and released by Lucas Entertainment in 2005. The film is variously described as a film adaptation of Les Liaisons Dangereuses,[1][2] a novel written in 1782 by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos, and a remake of Dangerous Liaisons,[3][4] a 1988 film directed by Stephen Frears. Set in the fashion industry of modern-day New York City, Lucas inserted pornographic scenes into the common themes of lust and deceit for the plot of his X-rated version.
A documentary of the film, More Dangerous: The Making of Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons, premiered at the 2006 Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival on July 22, 2006.[5]
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[edit] Plot
Michael Lucas plays Marcus Von Halpern, head of a New York fashion empire, who enlists the help of Valentine Moore, played by Gus Mattox. Von Halpern wants Moore, a world-renown photographer and "player", to seduce Sebastian Lacroix (Wilfried Knight), the new lover of Von Halpern's ex-boyfriend, Tom Mercedes (Kent Larson). Moore agrees on one condition: he gets a night with Von Halpern as his reward.
Lacroix receives a call from his modeling agent informing him that he's booked for a photo-shoot with Moore. His boyfriend, Mercedes, warns Lacroix about Moore's reputation and advises him that Moore is not trustworthy. This segues into the first sex scene of the film, with Lacroix and Mercedes each topping the other in a "flip-flop" encounter.
In the following scene, Mercedes is seduced by his employee Matt Cody (Owen Hawk). They're going at it on the conference table in the boardroom when the cleaning guy (Mario Ortiz) shows up and joins in.
Meanwhile, Moore sets up his photography session with Lacroix and engages another model, J., to seduce Lacroix. Lacroix is later guilt-ridden.
Cody meets with Von Halpern, who wants to solicit information about Cody's boss, Von Halpern's ex-boyfriend, Mercedes. Another sex scene ensues. Von Halpern's current boyfriend Bobby (Bruce Beckham) discovers Von Halpern's infidelity and seduces Moore to get even. Since Von Halpern has reneged on his payment to Moore in the form of a night together, Moore responds favorably to Bobby's advances.
The cameo appearances occur during the final scene, set as the opening night of Moore's new gallery exhibit. There is an additional plot twist as a main character is murdered at the end.[1]
[edit] Cast
- Bruce Beckham
- Owen Hawk
- J.
- Wilfried Knight
- Kent Larson
- Michael Lucas
- Gus Mattox
- Mario Ortiz
[edit] Celebrity cameos (non-sexual)
- Boy George
- Lady Bunny
- Amanda Lepore
- Hedda Lettuce
- Michael Musto
- Graham Norton
- RuPaul
- Bruce Vilanch
- Matthew Mariani
[edit] Awards
The film received thirteen nominations for the 2006 GayVN Awards[6] and won three awards on its own at the presentation: "Best DVD Extras/Special Edition", "Best Screenplay", and Kent Larson was awarded "Best Supporting Actor". The film tied for the 2006 GayVN Award for "Best Picture" with Rascal Video's Wrong Side of the Tracks Part One and Part Two, directed by Chi Chi LaRue.[7] At the 2006 Adult Erotic Gay Video Awards, better known as the "Grabbys", Lucas's film received nine nominations [8] and received one award: Gus Mattox won "Best Actor".[9]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons (2005). Lucas Entertainment Store. Lucas Entertainment. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ Lawrence, Doug, Editor-in-Chief (2004-11-21). Adam Gay Video 2005 Directory. Los Angeles, CA: Knight Publishing Corp., 4, 168.
- ^ Michael Lucas. Model Profile. Lucas Entertainment. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ New York Movies. The Lion of Chelsea. New York Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-11-16.
- ^ 2007 Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival Presents : Making of Michael Lucas' Dangerous Liaisons, The
- ^ Nominees. 2006 GayVN Awards. AVN Publications, Inc.. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ 2006 Winners. GayVN Ninth Annual Awards. AVN Publications, Inc. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ The 2005-6 Grabby Awards Nominations. The 2006 Grabby Erotic Gay Video Awards. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
- ^ The 16th Annual (2005) Grabby Award Winners for the 8th Annual Award Show, May 27, 2006, Vic Theatre - Chicago, Illinois. Behind Closed Doors. Gay Chicago Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-09-14.
