Manuel Ferrara connects personally with the women he fucks more than just about any other actor-director. He has a gift for knowing what the girl wants, and he's always able to satisfy her needs.

The first scene is explosive: Steve Holmes and Manu's French pal Ian Scott mix it up with Bobby Starr, Annette Schwarz and Lexi Belle. It's a super high-energy anal-slamming roundabout, switching partners and holes.

Newcomer Starr is a woman on fire. She takes a raging d.p. and screams so much that Annette sticks her hand down her throat to shut her up.

Ferrara gets his innings with Regan Reese, a cuddly brunette with tattoos and a sexy pout. After lots of furious, power-driven passion, he cuts the tempo to adagio and cradles her in his arms for a sensual coda, like a tender real-life lover.

Newcomer Lela Star and veteran Phyllisha Anne compete to see who's the better whore. Phyllisha entertains four guys with multiple d.p.s. Then Manu takes care of Lela - slapping, choking, making her squirt.

There's more squirting from Jada Fire, in a scene with Ferrara, Marie Luv and Nyomi Banxxx.

Pre-noms: Best Gonzo Release. Best Gonzo Series. Best Group Sex Scene: Lexi Belle, Annette Schwarz, Bobbi Starr, Steve Holmes, Ian Scott. Best Coupling Scene: Regan Reese, Manuel Ferrara.

Retailing: Women get fucked hard and love it - the buyer gets his money's worth.