Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros is a 2010 American made-for-cable comedy erotic film written and directed by Fred Olen Ray[1][2] (under the pseudonym name Nicholas Juan Medina). It is a porn spoof of Indiana Jones.[3]
| Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros | |
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| Based on | Indiana Jones by George Lucas |
| Written by | Fred Olen Ray |
| Directed by | Fred Olen Ray (as Nicholas Medina) |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Anthony Francis |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Producer | Kimberly A. Ray |
| Cinematography | T. Max Montgomery |
| Editor | Dean McKendrick |
| Running time | 82 minutes |
| Production company | Retromedia Entertainment |
| Original release | |
| Release | March 2, 2010 |
Plot
editDr. Bikini Jones, an archaeologist, steals the Golden Idol which happens to be the key to a mysterious place called the Temple of Eros. Legend has it that anyone who discovers the Tiara of Ayesha in that temple becomes the supreme ruler of the country Moronica. Jones must prevail against her adversary, Evilla Cruella, to get to the tiara.
Cast
edit- Christine Nguyen as Dr. Bikini Jones
- Heather Vandeven as Evilla Cruella
- Ted Newsom as Mr. Martin
- Rebecca Love as Carol
- Frankie Cullen as Drago
- Billy Chappell as Mark X
- Brynn Tyler as Security Guard
- Jayden Cole as Party Girl
Release
editThe film was produced by the production company Retromedia Entertainment. It was broadcast several times in fall 2010 at fixed times and on demand on the premium channel Cinemax.[4] It was released on DVD on March 2, 2010.[3] It was the subject of controversy when Apple allowed a Cinemax app on iTunes, despite its own policy of keeping pornographic material off its app store.[5]
Reception
editDVD Verdict made special note that the film used communicable disease as a plot device.[6] The film was awarded 8 out of 10 points by Tarstarkas.net.[7]
Cultural references
editA nation called Moronica also appeared in The Three Stooges short You Nazty Spy! and its sequel I'll Never Heil Again. Whether the name's use in this film is a case of homage or of coincidence is unclear.
References
edit- ^ Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros (2010) | MUBI (in Portuguese), retrieved 2023-12-13
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2020-01-17). Encyclopedia of Television Pilots: 2,470 Films Broadcast 1937-2019, 2d ed. McFarland. ISBN 978-1-4766-3810-2.
- ^ a b King, Dennis (May 15, 2013). "Under the Radar DVD of the Week: "Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros"". The Oklahoman. The Anschutz Corporation. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2013). Encyclopedia of Television Pilots, 1937-2012. McFarland Publishing. p. 31. ISBN 9780786474455.
- ^ Musil, Steven (August 14, 2011). "Apple OKs Cinemax app, despite anti-porn policy". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ Johnson, David (February 26, 2010). "review: Bikini Jones And The Temple Of Eros". DVD Verdict. Archived from the original on August 12, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.
- ^ Tarkas, Tars (April 26, 2012). "review: Bikini Jones and the Temple of Eros". tarstarkas.net. Archived from the original on August 22, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2014.