Bagong Tukso: New Temptation intro to VMX

Bagong Tukso from VMX/Vivamax presents 4 of their newest starlets. Each girl is interviewed and offers the viewer a candid take on her real personality through her answers, vignettes and her social interactions via flirty games with the other 3 girls.  Visually stunning this film shows intimate moments through its combination of sensual dance and light storytelling. Rodante Y. Pajemna Jr.’s  direction  focuses more on establishing its mood than following by traditional plot development. He uses character relationships and how people reveal their desires through their actions. The result establishes a platform for the actors to demonstrate their skills while depicting how various forms of temptation are performed on stage.

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The title translates to *New Temptation*, and that is precisely the organizing principle. The film is a showcase of new starlets as well as other VMX feature film titles. The new girls answer intimate questions, including what turns them on, how the decided to join VMX and their personal sexual fantasies. This premise has been done by many production houses in the US. However VMX differs first  in it’s attention to cinematic excellence (lighting, sound and editting). And secondly by combining the individual interviews with light sexy games between the girls showcased. These moments highlight their romantic connections and their need to share their true selves.

The structure allows each performer to take center stage through its episodic design which enables performers to show their individual presence throughout the performance. The VMX audience will recognize this format yet Bagong Tukso raises itself above standard catalog entries through its enhanced execution of the format. It is so well done it could also serve as a recruitment video for more New Temptations.

Bagong Tukso uses permission as its main theme instead of focusing on transgression. Temptation exists in this world as a social performance that adults create through voluntary agreements with each other. The women in this video have differing levels of comfort and seem to be genuinely getting to know each other. As such their communication is three-fold, not just verbal. They also have considerable body language and take time to reflect on and watch each others movements. The result is a peek into each individual’s social awkwardness and confidence.  A revealing characterization minus the constraints of a scripted role.

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Bagong Tukso establishes itself as superior to standard erotic films because it does not use sexual attraction as the main theme. The direction maintains a steady pace throughout the film by choosing to move at a measured rhythmic style instead of adopting rapid movements. The shots stay on screen for enough time to let viewers perceive the different textures of skin and fabric and light without showing any explicit content. The cinematography uses warm lighting and clean lines to create a visually smooth experience which shows soft highlights that reduce strong brightness fluctuations and deliver a calming atmosphere.

The brightly lit studio interviews and flirty girl games are thoughtful teasers meant to generate interest in the young women. For the male viewer the temptation is the physical allure and the candid sexuality. To the female viewer, it’s more in seeing someone relatable. But the gap in this subtle difference gets closed. Because VMX uses each girl’s favorite sex scene as a chance to showcase the companies other offerings. Here the full potential of the Vivamax to produce quality, seductive and visually stunning erotic fair is demonstrated. Reminiscent of the soft core videos of the 90s, these vignettes are devoid of vulgarities, but consistent with female temptation.

The sound design and soundtrack serve as basic elements which maintain the movie’s mood without creating memorable music. Bagong Tukso uses music cues which stay low-key while building tension through strategic silence. The editing process creates a seamless flow which maintains visual consistency throughout the film because it matches the film’s focus on creating a specific atmosphere.

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