Wild Goose Chase

Wild Goose Chase opens with the credit A John Stagliano Film. It's not an embellishment or stretch of the truth - the celebrated, ground-breaking Buttman, who infused porn with the DIY ethos of gonzo, shows off here with one of his rare and classic forays into 35mm film. Shot over 10 years ago, the film oozes production value but keeps the asses of the female performers, all of whom have moved onto the relative anonymity of retirement, in focus. For fans of couples fare, there's the plot about Joey Silvera looking for a missing girl; for fans of Stagliano's work, there's the hot performances he's always been known for; and for fans of nostalgia, furry pussies and girls sans tattoos and piercings are a treat. Of note to all, however, is Stagliano's commentary. Rather than an audio commentary, Stagliano offers a video commentary with footage of the Buttman talking about the feature as it's playing on a monitor. He shows his technical knowledge about shooting on film as well as the in-jokes. Stagliano moves seamlessly between the practical aspects of shooting to his emotional attachment to the scenes, making for a commentary above the norm. The transfer of the film, with style and execution that is reminiscent of adult films made in the '70s, is very well done. With wins for Best Film and Best Cinematography in 1991, Wild Goose Chase receives its time again in the spotlight with a nomination for Best Classic Release on dvd. Cast: Julianne James, Jeanna Fine, Tamara Lee, K.C. Williams, Christie Keith, Carolyn Monroe, Joey Silvera, Randy West, Sean Michaels, John Stagliano