Porn in 2003 continued to push the limits of the DVD medium. With multiple disc sets becoming more and more common, gonzo porn averaging over two hours per release and the production companies finally realizing that better extras often translate into sales rather than rentals, a number of companies did their best to elevate the bar with competition forcing the rest of the pack to follow suit. From Gonzo porn companies like Red Light District and Evil Angel to the companies focusing on features like Wicked Pictures, VCA, Digital Playground, to those who try to offer something for everyone like Simon Wolf, Vivid, and Private Pictures, there was definitely something for everyone out there. DVD became the format of choice for many consumers and rental stores alike, forcing the production companies to provide better quality picture and sound as well as extras that often made mainstream companies jealous. With reportedly over 12,000 titles released during the year, here’s a look at some of the best the industry had to offer:

1. My Plaything - Jenna Jameson 2 It's A Boy :
Simply put, there is no one in the history of porn that commands as much attention as the lovely Jenna Jameson. She’s been in numerous mainstream projects, the subject of an E! biography, and it seems like anything she touches turns to gold. Is it any wonder that she propelled Wicked Pictures to the forefront of adult feature porn while she was a contract performer for them several years back? The folks at Digital Sin knew they had a goldmine when they had this gal’s participation in their virtual sex DVD and the ability to control Jenna sexually is something millions of men dream of. (Review by Don Houston)

Second Opinion: Virtual Sex With Jesse Jane: This is Digital Playground’s attempt to address the “Jenna gap” and succeeds on many levels. Fans have been picking this one up like crazy due in part for the advanced features and in part due to this hot young star.

2. The Fashionistas:
What more can be said about the Evil Angel title that includes more footage, more extras and more discs than any other single release on the market. That is also has some of the hardest, and kinkiest, sex you’ll find in a DVD release is just icing on the..uh, cake. Columnist Brian Nicholson raved at the many features this one had as well as how popular it was with the popular AVN show earlier this year. The DVD was released just after the first of the year, making it eligible by a hair for this list and if you enjoy the rougher side of porn, you really need to check this one out. (The Fashionistas by Brian Nicholson)

Second Opinion: The Private Gladiator Trilogy: This boxed set was Private Pictures answer to the mainstream movie Gladiator and contained all three chapters of the popular movie. In terms of length, it surpassed The Fashionistas and depending on your tastes, the women were exceptionally attractive too.

3. Space Nuts:
Following in the footsteps of Mel Brooks' Spaceballs, Space Nuts tells the story of young Princess Hubba Hubba (Stormy), who is racing home aboard her starship and fleeing from Evil Overlord (Mike Horner). Overlord has his eyes on the princess, since the guy who marries her is going to take control of a large portion of the galaxy. The chase leads to "The Floating Balls" casino, where that daring do-gooder, Captain Buzz Starfockker (Evan Stone), meets up with the princess and joins her cause. Space Nuts isn't just a big movie, it's an impressive DVD set as well - offering viewers two discs loaded with bonus material and a presentation of the film that matches most mainstream releases. Included in the bonus material is a picture-in-picture commentary track (like the one on Kevin Smith's Mallrats), a behind the scenes featurette, bloopers, rehearsal and casting footage, slide shows, biographies and much more. (Space Nuts by Brian Nicholson and Space Nuts Beauty and the Beast)

Second Opinion: Hercules: This comedy was also released by Wicked Pictures and also had director Jonathan Morgan at the helm. In terms of sexual heat, it beat out Space Nuts by a bit and had DVD extras nearly as extensive. If you want to see the man, the myth, and the legend in action, you’ll do well to get this DVD.

4. The Private Life Series:
Compilations are a fact of life in the adult business and most of you have probably noticed they vary greatly in quality. Well, Private started a new series of compilations recently that give you a full two discs of great scenes culled from their massive vaults, and try to include some new material on each release to sweeten the deal. From the gorgeous Rita Faltoyano, to the popular Michelle Wild, to the cute Jodie Moore (as well as many others), you really can’t go wrong by getting one of these sets, especially since the price is so reasonable. (Private Life by Don Houston)

Second Opinion: Jenna Jameson’s Wicked Anthology: It should come as no surprise that Jenna’s earliest scenes for Wicked Pictures showed a lot of potential. Before she became a superstar, she showed a lot of people she had what it took to be the best in the jizz bizz. Fans will want to get this compilation pronto since it provides a lot of Jenna Jameson on a single disc.

5. Naughty Bedtime Stories: Volume 2:
Naughty Bedtime Stories: Volume 2 is a two dvd set combines fun and imaginative story telling with a lot of hot sex. The production quality is top notch with great audio and video for these stories filled with supernatural and science fiction subject matter. On top of that, the women are beautiful and the men are attractive, so everyone wins. The scenes tell stories of ghost pirates to gun slingers with everything in between and have fun twists to keep it even more interesting. Naughty Bedtime Stories: Volume 2 is a great overall dvd set for those that like fun storytelling mixed with their porn. (Review by Shortlipfuser)

Second Opinion: No Limits: This big budget release from Nic Andrews and Digital Playground showed that a porn movie could provide just as much entertainment value as a decent mainstream release, and do it with babes like Devon, Jesse Jane, and Jessica Drake having great sex. While more of a linear feature than Bedtime Stories, a lot of fans think this was the best release of the year.

6. Private Fetish 4 Pack:
The Private Fetish 4 Pack would be for you if you like beautiful women wearing latex and leather, so look no further than this release from Private. Frank Thring did some of his best work with Private and they have assembled it here in a limited edition four disc set. Sylvia Saint, Daniella Rush, Lea DeMae and Monika Sweetheart along with many other beautiful women that went on to become huge stars fill out the cast of the two features and two vignettes presented here. With six and a half hours of fetish footage overall you can’t go wrong. (Review by Shortlipfuser)

Second Opinion: Private Penthouse Boxed Set 2 and Ninn Box Set: Private has a way of coaxing our wallets, not to mention something else, out of our pants when it comes to value. Each of these sets provide an awful lot of fuck for the buck, barely costing more than a single movie yet providing more material than any of us could stroke to in a month.

7. ATM Machine #2:
Jonni Darrko is back in another installment of some rather hardcore ass-to-mouth action. This title features five attractive gals who take it orally, vaginally, and anally. Specifically this title caters to the audience who enjoys seeing girls have anal sex and then suck off their male counterparts. In this title you'll see hot young starlets like Ashley Blue team up with Manuel Ferrara for some heated trash talking, spitting, deep throating, hair pulling, ass to mouth, and everything else associated with good old fashion rough sex. This title is action packed with some of the year's greatest hardcore action. (Review by Review by Primal Rave)

Second Opinion: Once You Go Black, You Never Go Back 2: Director’s Cut: Few fans of gonzo porn would argue that Jules Jordan and Evil Angel were anything less than excellent in terms of providing hardcore action. If you enjoy interracial sex with a host of hot women, you’ll join me and a lot of fans in suggesting this as the DVD of choice for your viewing pleasure.

8. Feeding Frenzy 3: Swallow The Leader:
Chosen from a very strong field of contenders, Feeding Frenzy 3 provides the oral action fans clamor for in their porn. The women are among the best cocksuckers ever to show their talent in front of a videocamera (and I mean that in a positive sense). Rarely do you see such energy and talent combined with a need for seed as these gals put on display. With eight scenes and nearly a half hour of bonus footage, you’ll be satisfied for a long, long time with this DVD. (Review by Don Houston)

Second Opinion: All Star Oral: Officer Cartman threatened to arrest me if I didn’t include this one on the list since “All-Star Oral brings together some of the greatest names in the porn biz, and put them together on a single disc! Just look at the cast list, it's nothing short of breathtaking. I just can't say enough about how great this disc is. The hottest stars, their steamiest sex scenes, all packed conveniently into a 2-hour DVD. Definitely be sure to check out this disc, and you won't be disappointed!” Who am I to argue with the law?

9. Cum In My Ass, Not In My Mouth:
Few companies in porn are known for providing as much fuck for the buck as Red Light District. With Cum In My Ass, Not In My Mouth, director Erik Everhard showcases some of the best women in porn. Not only do these gals take anal, but they take it with a smile on their face. With nearly three hours of material at a low cost, consumers with a taste for anal sex would be crazy to pass this one up. (Review by Don Houston)

Second Opinion: 1 In The Pink, 1 In The Stink: This gonzo release focused on one of the most hardcore of all acts, the Double Penetration, and did so with a cast of cuties you’ll be talking about for a long time. Like a great many other Red Light releases, you’ll find the value almost as solid as the cast was fresh.

10. Rack ‘Em:
Kira Kener plays as a hot looking hustling pool shark. She spends her nights misleading guys like Scott Styles into playing a game they can't win. Will someone ever stop her? Or will she ruin Voodoo's club? The strongest part of this title was not the plot, it was the content. The sex in this title was for the most part very hot and exciting. Kira Kener had three amazing scenes with Slim Shady, Randy Spears, and Chris Cannon. Nicole Sheridan and Voodoo steamed up the backroom while Sharon Kane and Scott Styles "cleaned" the bar. This feature was pretty bad, but the content was truly amazing. This was definitely one of the better, cleaner titles of the year. (Reviewand Synopsis by Primal Rave)

Second Opinion: Real College Girls 10: Officer Cartman says: “The premise is that these are real college girls, looking to make some extra cash by doing a quick sex scene. The Hustler correspondents meet the girls on their campuses, interview them, look at their college IDs, and then take them to the location where the sex will happen. Five minutes into this disc, I was ready to give this DVD a "collectors series" recommendation.”

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