Dark, haunting, sexy, dirty, artsy, literate, moody, mysterious - there's a reason why volume two of this series won Best Ethnic-Themed Release - Asian at the 2004 AVN Awards, and it may just repeat in 2005 with this volume.

Also look for David Aaron Clark to contend for the Best Videography trophy, as Asia Noir 4 is brilliantly shot. In fact, the entire title is put together incredibly well. The music is perfect, the performers seem carefully chosen and the smooth, voyeuristic videography could not be more appropriate.

Light bondage alternately gives the upper hand to both sexes, and neither is afraid to take advantage of it. Once the tease is over, it's please, please, please for both parties.

Hit play and throw away the remote. You don't want to miss a minute of this one. Can't get enough? The DVD has two bonus scenes. Better keep that remote around after all.