“This man had complete control over me . . . and I absolutely loved it.” In 2013, The Submission of Emma Marx asserted its control over audience imaginations to become one of porn’s definitive statements on BDSM. Two factors led to the movie’s creation: the mainstream success of E.L. James’s 50 Shades of Grey books […]
It seems appropriate that Jacky St. James, who has written and directed some of the most rewarding and intriguing porn movies of the decade, would have a career that sounds like something from a movie script. Like the hero in a classic rags-to-riches American Dream story, Jacky entered into the industry when she won a contest […]
Women have been watching porn long before the release of Fifty Shades of Grey – although it seems that during the Fifty Shades time frame is when it became more and more acceptable for women to watch porn. Nowadays there are more women watching porn than ever before – but what are they watching? Where […]
New Sensations and its sister brand Digital Sin have been producing memorable porn movies since the ’90s. Their output, as encapsulated in our ongoing New Sensations & Digital Sin VOD sale (ends 1/2019), is literally thousands of titles. Of that wide range, we offer some of the most memorable movies and series from the two […]
In celebration of Adult Empire’s 20th anniversary, we look at some of the porn trends and genres that shaped the company’s history. In this edition: BDSM. E.L. James’s book 50 Shades of Grey brought BDSM out of the dungeon and into the mainstream. It’s a genre that’s often misunderstood, though, and frequently mischaracterized. Cliched depictions […]
“To survive isn’t always about prevailing over some gigantic force. It’s about evolving – evolving past what doesn’t work, opening ourselves to new possibilities, and letting go of the person we no longer are.” The opening narration sets the basic themes of The Submission of Emma Marx: Evolved. Shots of Emma (Penny Pax) packing away […]
Where does an obsession start? For Michele (Abella Danger), it begins with a new roommate (Mandy, played by Chanel Preston), a simple misunderstanding, and a fascination with a beautiful woman’s passionate relationships. The movie is a sexy updating of the basic premise of ’90s thriller Single White Female and is now available on Adult Empire […]
Dust off your whip, cat o’ nine tails and cuffs, because Emma Marx is coming back. Porn’s answer to the 50 Shades BDSM series has begun production on a fourth installment, and director/writer Jacky St. James is excited about where the latest story will go. The full title of this installment, The Submission of Emma […]
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