Is Bel Ami Outdated?

homeboi70

Seems like many others here, my introduction to gay porn was thru Bel Ami. I recall a scene - think it was from Frisky Summer but not sure - of Johan Paulik and Ion Davidof fucking, both with rollerboots on. At the time it was the hottest thing I'd ever seen in my life. Then I was watching another video with my boyfriend one night, and he'd noticed there was a pattern to every scene, a formula if you like, that didn't change from scene to scene or film to film. That knowledge alone kinda soured my thoughts on any Bel Ami video after that point. I couldn't watch without hearing my boyfriend going through all the steps of the formula as it happened!

As someone else pointed out, tastes change over time, experiences shape our fantasies and desires. For me, condoms became a complete turn-off. I like cock, and especially I like to see nice looking cocks, but when it looks like vacuum-packed sausage still in the wrapper…

I've not been tempted to revisit Bel Ami even though - like many studios - their output has gone bareback. None of the models really interest me. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I've outgrown 'twink porn' (Bel Ami basically DEFINED what a twink was!), or that they've not got nice bodies and attractive faces, its just that I don't think 'I MUST see him get fucked' or 'I gotta see that cock sliding into a tight hairless hole' from any of them. But that's on me. TIM, MachoFucker, Fraternity X and SketchySex feature prominently in my porn-stash right now. The sex appears genuine, spontaneous and realistic. Maybe their lack of 'gloss' is what is appealing, I don't know. At least it's not like some SEVP stuff where the wide-shot shows the top really banging away at the bottom, but the close-up reveals that only the cockhead was inserted and for all the vigorous banging the dick was barely moving!

Someone mentioned ChiChi Larue and at some point in some video I recall hearing the line 'Yea, but she only does condom commercials these days...' in response to the name being mentioned. Never been much enthused, but anyone who can take a promising concept and develop it to the appeal of a turd in a supermarket aisle must have some skills

benaussie

One of the very first porn clips I ever remember watching as a teen was with Johan, Ion, Lukas. There was a party on a boat house and the boys would pair off and find somewhere to go fuck. It's old now but I found it a while ago on here, Lukas' Stories couldn't wait for it to download, kicked back nude and enjoyed a couple of great orgasms remembering what got me coming back for more gay porn.

jbo1

Very outdated, scenes are repetitive and actors are boring but I guess some people like them.

fenriskoll

Like someone said, it's very repetitive. But Kris Evans and Jack Harrer are just too hot.

mendelsol

I never really liked Bel Ami, the models are just way too "perfect" and "dreamy" that it just starts to feel very unrealistic. The only models that I liked are the Peters Twins, I miss them. Lately I prefer realistic porn like Treasure Island Media. Kinda done with flashy studio porn to be honest.

Mrker1234

@wesleyrayne:

I was a big Bel Ami fan for many years but is it just me or has the quality of actors dropped recently? I havent seen a good vid in ages!

For me, I still enjoy them but think it is pretty much as people have said - They haven't changed, but you have as your tastes change with time and/or experience. We're all different, and usually different from ourselves over time.

7N7

I don't like BelAmi and I never did.
It's unrealistic, fake, plastic and boring.

The videos are pretty much identical, the sex and kissing are mechanic and the extremely clear cinematography makes it even worst.

I think most guys who watch BelAmi videos like to pretend some of them will be your boyfriend, just like young girls do to One Direction and Justin Bieber.

Ajacciogay

@7N7:

I don't like BelAmi and I never did.
It's unrealistic, fake, plastic and boring.

The videos are pretty much identical, the sex and kissing are mechanic and the extremely clear cinematography makes it even worst.

One thing is that for sure the guys are extremely good looking, handsome faces, ripped bodies and big cocks. That's why I may have a look at their videos once in the while as it's always pleasant to see super hot guys.
But on the other hand, the sex is boring, etremely artificial and choregraphied, and how could it be otherwise, the models are 99% straight and don't have any desire for each others.

7N7

Yeah!
Although I like to watch straight guys, they don't fit in such videos like BelAmi's, they fit in videos like Straight College Men or Amateur Straight Guys ones.

Otherwise, replacing the straight guys with gay ones would be even worst. That's why BelAmi hunt for straight boys only, they are much more handsome and attractive.

yababylol

I really wish some studio would make some porn with models as attractive as the ones in Bel Ami, but with the intensity that you see in MachoFucker, TIM, etc.

The closest I've seen is Staxus, and they do the boring twink-on-twink thing way too much. Also, MachoFucker and TIM likes to do the masc-on-masc thing a lot. Please, no more same-on-same. It friggin' sends me to sleep.

I NEED to see a big, strong masculine partner with a petite, twinky, smooth partner. It needs to be butch-on-twink, that's the natural order, yes? ;D

mendelsol

The last time I checked TIM is diverse over body types. You can find a lot of good realistic body types from them. Bel Ami isn't, They keep using the same perfect muscle body-pretty boy type that gets repetitive.

@yababylol:

I really wish some studio would make some porn with models as attractive as the ones in Bel Ami, but with the intensity that you see in MachoFucker, TIM, etc.

The closest I've seen is Staxus, and they do the boring twink-on-twink thing way too much. Also, MachoFucker and TIM likes to do the masc-on-masc thing a lot. Please, no more same-on-same. It friggin' sends me to sleep.

I NEED to see a big, strong masculine partner with a petite, twinky, smooth partner. It needs to be butch-on-twink, that's the natural order, yes? ;D

mattb36469

@7N7:

I don't like BelAmi and I never did.
It's unrealistic, fake, plastic and boring.

The videos are pretty much identical, the sex and kissing are mechanic and the extremely clear cinematography makes it even worst.

I agree with that except the clear cinematography. I prefer things to be in HD but then I am a HD snob. It is defiantly very mechanical and they seem to have some sort of formula. Honestly I find it rather boring. 90% of the time the guys are hot, id just like to see them having more of a good time.

Its rather like they are that person at work that puts minimal effort in as opposed to the person who loves their job and works hard. ;D

wesleyrayne

interesting thoughts, thank you guys!!

nancledra53

I really like Bel Ami - Their style of models really appeal to me. Smooth, hung and tattoo free. Well until now. Noticed that the models are now tattooed. Such a shame. Kris Evans, is it for me in gay porn. Woof. Jack Harrer is a major turn on too.

Get rid of the tats in Bel ami.

ArmaRayo

In my late teen years BA was one of the best and hottest with great quality - also most shared on back in the day peer-to-peer networks. Today Staxus is everywhere, and Vimpex.

Comparing BA models and Staxus models I must say that BA models appearances are better 'role models' for teens than skinny fruitcake girlhair Staxus models. Even Vimpex and Hammer are better than Staxus. Eurocreme is somewhat poorish too: For example many of those brit actors are quite appealing, but brits have a habit of shooting with 1 cam and not practice performance. Surely there are exceptions like UKNM etc.

BelAmi! Crap videos lately? I too avoided BA for quite some time but recently found it again, vids/dvd's from all 3 decades.

With BelAmi do not get trapped with BAOnline clips - those are the stuff they mass produce. Look for BA classics and/or such as BA Premiere Collection.

When George Duroy started he was actually filming in East Europe for Falcon International. GD made several (less than 10) Falcon Int.'s first films - with future and (then) current BA cast. Studio is Falcon but those very well could labeled as BA as well. Such as Pleasure Express or Plowboys or Sauna Paradiso OR Cherries or Frisky Summer - those kind of films aren't done anymore.

When BA started they lacked resources so they had to be creative with shooting locations. Then they got popular and extremely popular and at some point a lot of they're films locations shifted to boring locations like sofa or a bed - and those rooms were decorated very 'feminine'. At the same time models started to be boring, repetitive, uncreative etc.

But they do make quality stuff these days too - usually those just aren't BelAmiOnline clips.

erotique1

I just remember Bel Ami focusing on borderline underage skinny hairless guys. It was never my thing, and I remember reading how at 30 they thought you were too old to be in the business anymore. I guess I just like my men to be legal age and to look like men XD

DAVLEN

In BA early days I was a big fan, however haven't seem much from them of late. An earlier members comments summed the site up for me 'boring, repetitive, uncreative etc.' More enjoyable studios on offer now.

ArmaRayo

There's good stuff.. hmm.. Like *Gino's Summer Adventure" or similar pretty recent.

What do people like Kinky Angels?

KA is a bit like reality drama ~ I wonder if GD himself writes it.

Surely BA could rough up a bit and produce a little more 'streety' than they're most offering. Isn't it quite some time they did outdoors flick? [Enchanted Forest (brilliant!)]

Then again GD knows the trade he has worked both in the US and Europe. Czech/Hungarian porn industry is over 10bn euro industry.

So they know what they're doing?

In addition to GD Marty Stevens is a great in directing/camerawork. Recently also Vlado Iresch has shoot material for BA ~ not sure what to think of that.