One classic genre of movie that needs to be embraced is “Brit-sploitation” – comedies that make fun of – and embrace – the very British take on sex – because they are coming back, thanks to the digital revolution!
The Brits had a steady stream of comedic sex comedies in the 70’s, including a series that was based on books by Timothy Lea. That’s right, our friends in England grew up with a series of “sex comedies” that were based on all sort of dirty “confessions”!
In the US, the early wave of sexploitation always involved murder and mayhem, along with tons of nudity. For the Brits, their 70’s sexploitation films were comedies!
Confessions Of A Driving Instructor
This “confessions” series saw star Timothy Lea always get involved in “randy” sex romps, like this one, when he and his brother-in-law Sidney decide to open a driving school as their latest get-rich-quick scheme.
“Hey, Is That A Stick Shift, Or…?”
Cue just about any sexual innuendo you like, because that is what drove these films to success! Though he sincerely wants to teach, young Timmy finds that his female students are far more interested in keeping their eyes on him than on the road! Of COURSE they are!
And if you want to keep it “naughty” – check this out!
“We guarantee a laugh a minute in the zaniest film you’ve EVER seen!”
How can you argue with a “laugh a minute?” Especially when it’s from one of James Bond’s best Directors!
Time to look at a classic British sex comedy, shaken NOT stirred!
Here’s the plot: a scriptwriter, a producer and a director are called in by Benny Murdoch, an exotic movie producer. He wants to make a new erotic movie starring a big woman – “Eskimo Nell!”
As with all classic sex farces, there are plenty of problems. The scriptwriter is a virgin, and each of the three main big $$$ Investors want a different type of movie – one wants a western, another demands an erotic drama, and the last wants a kung-fu movie!
This is classic British sex farce, which means Monty Python-type comedy and lots of nudity! It was directed by Martin Campbell, who went on to make the great /bond film “GoldenEye”!
Not all of England’s “brit-sploitation” films were comedies – one was a campy horror story!
Wait until you uncover the wacky antics of this campy cult horror class known as “Girly!” I mean, you have to celebrate a neglected horror movie that had the audacity to originally be called:
“MUMSY, SONNY, NANNY AND GIRLY!”
Yes, “Girly!” is obscure cinema of the highest order – and time to also acknowledge and appreciate British sex kitten Vanessa Howard!
Vanessa Howard starred in a number of acclaimed horror films in the early 70’s, but never achieved mainstream success…
Her big hit was the wacky film “Girly”, which Variety described as:
“A macabre combo of Disney and Hammer films!”
Adolescent brother and sister Girly and Sonny live in a decaying countryside mansion run by their Mumsy and their maid-attired Nanny – hence the original wacky title!
Being a Brit myself, you have me slightly intrigued. Our films really have showcased some real naughtiness, lately I’ve been checking out the many Carry On movies.
Much like the US exploitation films of the early 70’s, there was so much more “suggested than shown”, but it was a wild time in filmmaking, as they pushed the boundaries in an era when the wrong move could land you in jail! Thanks for the comment!
Yes, they aren’t easy to find in the US but I rented one on VHS once – a lot of fun – as Monty Python would say: “nudge nudge wink wink know what I mean?”
I can recall going to see the ‘Confessions’ films with my girlfriend at the time. They were considered to be quite risque, and I was a little embarrassed at the cinema. Robin Asquith was such a terrible actor though, and completely unfunny. Mary Millington had a long career here in ‘soft’ porn films, most of which were forgettable.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Being a Brit myself, you have me slightly intrigued. Our films really have showcased some real naughtiness, lately I’ve been checking out the many Carry On movies.
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Much like the US exploitation films of the early 70’s, there was so much more “suggested than shown”, but it was a wild time in filmmaking, as they pushed the boundaries in an era when the wrong move could land you in jail! Thanks for the comment!
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Suggestion was key I’ve found. Have you ever seen a Carry On movie?
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Yes, they aren’t easy to find in the US but I rented one on VHS once – a lot of fun – as Monty Python would say: “nudge nudge wink wink know what I mean?”
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Haha, I love that quote.
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I have been reviewing the Carry On Movies too.
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I can recall going to see the ‘Confessions’ films with my girlfriend at the time. They were considered to be quite risque, and I was a little embarrassed at the cinema. Robin Asquith was such a terrible actor though, and completely unfunny. Mary Millington had a long career here in ‘soft’ porn films, most of which were forgettable.
Best wishes, Pete.
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And these films are being re-released, so you can re-live their bad-ness! Thanks as always for the comment!
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