Amazon Supermodels #3, "Outstanding Women" Review by wddevoe@shore.net (Wilfred D. DeVoe), video by Builtmore !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! .!.!.!.!.!.!.!. .!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! !.!.!.!.!.!.!.! A CRITIC'S CRITIQUE !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. .!.!.!.!.!.!.!. My Evaluation of Amazon Supermodels #3 .!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! !.!.!.!.!.!.!.! by Wilfred D. DeVoe !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!. .!.!.!.!.!.!.!. .!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! !.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.!.! Amazon Supermodels #3, by BuiltMore Productions, copyright (c) 1993 This review has been long in coming; it covers a videotape first released in 1993, but which hadn't had the exposure to be seen in a wide, public forum; as a consequence, there had been no published critique on the tape. This is changed, now. I'm gonna dissect this thing, hee hee. To reiterate, BuiltMore Productions has been around for years, but is only now making its presence known on the Internet. The company now has its own Web site, http://www.builtmore.com B.M.P. deals almost exclusively in special-interest videotapes, in- cluding amazon warrior tapes, women weightlifter/bodybuilder tapes, and the line that really interests me, the Amazon Supermodels series, which focuses on the allure of very tall women. The above-mentioned tape is the third in this series, probably the best of the oldies. There are some wonderful videotapes in this series, and some not quite so good. The producers have experimented with different camera techniques, special effects, some pretty neat, some so-so, and others pretty irritating. In ASM #3, they were on the right track, but didn't know it yet. The tapes are rather simply-produced compared to, say, those put out by Playboy. Playboy Video's Michael Trikilis puts out elaborate produc- tions using imaginative and expensive sets, lavish clothes, coaches for the models to bring out their best qualities, and the freedom to act out their romantic/sexual fantasies on film. The production values of Built- More just don't compare, since it's a small outfit without the capital outlay of a large corporation. But, as does Roger Corman in the "B" mov- ies, BuiltMore Productions does what it can with what it has. Now, lest you think this is really a promotion, think again -- the criticisms follow. One thing that's very important to me is the interview of each model since it's a reminder that she's a person, not just an image on a screen. Again I say that that might not matter much to randy young guys who are not too choosy, but the rest of us ARE interested in who each woman is; even just a thumbnail sketch will do. In this tape the sound quality is generally good; we don't have to strain to hear the models talk. In some cases the models speak audibly in "real time," in others they do a voice- over, so we don't have a problem with room echoes and other interference. The music accompanying each presentation sounds decent, from small orchestra to solo classic guitar (or so it sounds to me). And now, the women: The tape begins with one of the models introducing the tape, the acoust- ics arranged so her voice resounds like gentle rumbling thunder, as if she were a giantess. Nice touch! And the last names of all the models are clearly given. Susanne Eriksson 6'0" A pretty blond, Swedish model Susanne Eriksson looks the tall Nordic beauty we imagine Scandinavian women to be. Though not extremely tall, she appears so when standing next to very short men (not a single man seen with her is taller than she -- I like that). Nice legs. She says it's not unusual for a Swedish woman to be 6' tall, as the average height is supposed to be around 5'8" (That makes me wonder where Playboy found 5'3" August 1983 Swedish Playmate Carina Persson.). Good poses, outdoor shots; Susanne is a comfortable, natural model. (By the way, no clear plastic shoes as in other BuiltMore tapes, ha ha.) Melissa Ford 6'4 1/2" AArrgh! Those legs!! Those beautiful -- they go on forever!!! Oh, wow, she's so damned gorgeous, rrrh, arrh, nngah, she's, ohh, uhh, mmh, -- uh, ahem -- uh, Melissa Ann Ford is a lovely young woman who does run- way modeling, which shows in her grace and poise, and her smartness of grooming. She moves smoothly and naturally, without the pretentiousness shown by other runway models. She's slightly reserved, yet a little coq- uettish as she dangles her shoe while seated. Facially she's lovely, a cross between Virginia Mayo and Allison Hayes (sigh!). Though she's giv- en as 6'5" in this tape, she falls slightly short of that, so regrettably she doesn't make James Woodard's list of "World's Tallest Women." Even so, she's imposing in her stature, and her brea-, uh, ti- uh, curves, ohh, that cleav- oh, rrrhh, eehh, DAMN, she's so, rrahh, rrh, mmmrrrmh, -- cough, ahem, uh, has a lovely figure, above average even for the best fashion models (gotta delete this entry!). Miky Scaife 6'4" Athletic, plain-featured, Pennsylvania native Miky is thrilled that there's actually a market for very tall women, and is incredulous at wearing high heels (no, not THOSE high heels). She describes some of the problems and strange experiences she had due to her height. As she talks you may find yourself mesmerized by those well-toned, long, shapely legs. Then you notice how nicely tight her dress is, how lovely her back is, her arms,... and you find yourself wanting to show her how wonderful it is to be admired (and probably getting fresh... be nice!). Dana Massengale 6'3" A coach and athlete interested in many sports. Dana is plain-fea- tured and robust. Big-boned, well-toned, but apparently with some body fat. She walks with slow motions, has strong-looking legs. In a one- piece bathing suit she's no Yasmine Bleeth, but she looks as though she could hold her own in a fight on Muscle Beach. If you like the strong- but-gentle amazon type, her embrace will make you feel warm and protect- ed. Kinda nice. In person, face-to-face, she must be very impressive. Deanna Gorton 6'0" Pretty brunette, short-haired, thin fashion model type (34-26-35), Deanna appears rather modest. Has nice, full lips. An executive secret- ary with artistic interests. Aw, she's wearing flats. She poses in a studio in various fashionable outfits, with different experimental camera angles. A rather long good-bye sequence at the end. If you like Twiggy but wish she were taller, you might like Deanna. Karin Torger 6'3" Oh, what an alluring, lovely woman -- blond, with long, wavy hair; Karin is wonderfully tall, and looks it. Mildly pretentious, but other- wise good with people, she plays up to the camera, telling good-natured jokes and anecdotes about her height. Doesn't seem to have breasts -- a disappointment on an otherwise very beautiful woman. If you can tear your eyes away from hers, you'd see those long, lovely legs. A deep, sensual voice; she looks and sounds yummy. Sounds full of fun. Might make a nice date. Katrin Bowen 6'0" Kind of pretty, with short dark hair. A native of Canada who hosted a local television show in the Los Angeles area, and on one occasion had a few 6' women on to discuss the good and bad points of being tall. More an athlete than a glamour model, she learned to kick-box for a movie role, and demonstrates her skill in that. Her dress is a bit disconcert- ing when you realize that its decorative images are skulls. Despite that, her black leather jacket, and her aggressive fighting skills, she's really gentle (I hope). Sandy Allen 7'7 1/4" On record as the world's tallest living woman; Sandy's height is actually understated here by 1/4 inch. Don't get your hopes up, guys, she's no great beauty, and no great amazonian athlete. In real life, having such a large body is a strain, and Sandy walks with a cane. Most giant men and all giant women on record died young. Sandy grew to giant size from tumors around her pituitary gland, and must cope with ongoing health problems. Despite this, she has had more than her share of mar- riage proposals. She's a nice person to talk to, and deals good-natured- ly with even the snidest comments (no, not from the interviewers on THIS tape). I admire her. Tracy Robinson 6'0" A lovely, slender woman of African extraction, at only 135 pounds Tracy is very much the classic fashion model type. Pretty face, slender legs shown to good advantage. Was a high school athlete, plays tennis. Poised, with a tendency to mug for the camera. Has pleasant personality that in her opinion offsets her height's tendency to intimidate. Sensual with nice curves, tight dress; you feel you want her to sit in your lap and... (scratch that). Modest breasts; in all a nice package (kiss me, you fox!). Merlelynn Lange (Harris) 6'6" Merlelynn married some time after this video presentation (Aww!!), hence the name "Harris." Plain-featured -- or is she? The way she's made up looks rather nice. Shoulder-length, wavy blond hair, a healthy look, not at all skinny (she doesn't LOOK 205 pounds); when you remember that she's 6'6", you realize that she's a formidable woman, a tall woman lover's dream, someone you would love to meet and live with happily ever after. ...Except for one thing: she walks like a guy. She's an ath- lete, a basketball player, and learned to use her body to score points and win battles. She didn't learn to use her body to look good; the grace and poise learned by cheerleaders and runway models are low prior- ity for soldiers or warriors, which is in effect what athletes are. The people at BuiltMore did what they could with what they knew, but unlike Playboy they didn't have a master photographer/artist such as Pompeo Posar or Mario Cassili to bring out their model's best qualities. Jacqueline Wilson 6'1" Blond, U.S.-born, spent 6 years in Germany, where U.S. soldiers al- ways mistook her for a native. 180 pounds -- must be baby fat; looks shorter than she really is (she's actually as tall as lanky actress/Pent- house Pet Julie Strain). She's shapely, girlish, robust, kind of like the big girl on the next block you had a crush on when you were a teen- ager. You just want her to hug you! So cuddly... Boy, does she mug for the camera! I don't mind, though; I just want to kiss her! My little big girl. Kristine Roberts 6'4" 6'4", and wearing 3" high heels, and a short dress showing off those legs! She's athletic, and was considered for the TV show "American Glad- iators." A long-haired brunette, kind of pretty, definitely my type, though I suspect she might not find a regular guy like me interesting, as she has rubbed elbows with huge wrestlers such as Hulk Hogan and The Ult- imate Warrior (mentioned on an earlier tape in this series). Of course, if she WERE interested, I'd gladly have her over for pizza, which I'd make myself, lovingly. She's rather soft-spoken, so it's easy to miss what she says -- this is the only entry on the tape in which room echoes interfere with the model's words. Note to Internet tall woman fans: there is a picture of a young woman floating around the Internet alleged to be 7'1"; the file name is 7ft1in.jpg. That's a gross overstatement -- it was 6'4" Kristine; the picture was taken at the apartment of BuiltMore producer Nercy Navab. You'll recognize her here. An ending credit is given to James and Irene Woodard, who got the ball rolling on this series with their video footage contributions to the first tape in the series from the now-defunct tall woman modeling agency, Above All Enterprises. These women are wonderful, but since they're on a TV screen, we can't fully appreciate just how tall they are. I'd mentioned in an ear- lier review that I don't care for the studio shots, but if they are used, I'd make this one suggestion to the video producers: have a background height scale such as those used in police lineups, to help get the mod- els' heights in perspective. Not a perfect solution, but it would help. Anyone wanting to take a chance on this videotape can access an or- der form at http://www.builtmore.com or via "snail mail," send $50 US to BuiltMore Productions Post Office Box 571 Santa Monica, Ca. 90406-0571 and request "Amazon Supermodels" #3, "Outstanding Women." I'm critical as Hell, but this is actually my favorite of the earli- er BuiltMore tapes. And if it can please ME, it will floor YOU.