Blu-ray Review – Maraschino Cherry

The inherent darkness of brothel life is blended with comedy in 1978’s “Maraschino Cherry,” with writer/director Radley Metzger attempting to bring some silliness to the screen while examining various fantasy encounters. It’s an episodic endeavor about the life of a madame and her experiences with numerous clients, and Metzger follows the natural flow of oddity and carnal intensity with the picture, but he’s always ready to stop for a joke. “Maraschino Cherry” is bizarre at times, but it makes a valiant effort to be welcoming, keeping things spirited as the story jumps from one seductive scenario to the next. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com