Approaching – Lila Jones, Meredith Gallagher

Lila Jones has appeared in two previous Sexart productions — “Just the Beginning” and “Sound of Silence” — both solo masturbation films, and both directed by Alis Locanta. In his latest creation, “Approaching,” Locanta once more casts Lila Jones, but this time she costars with Meredith Gallagher. Rather than a straight-ahead, conventional girl/girl offering, “Approaching” boasts a non-linear narrative, overtones of kink, and complex, fluid, interpersonal relationships. As it opens, Meredith Gallagher faces the camera, her face wearing an expression of anticipation and ambiguity. Lila Jones approaches, from behind, and fastens a red leather collar around her neck setting up a mistress/servant dynamic. And yet, defying expectation, even when Lila Jones has Whitney on a leash, it is the former who services the latter. Indeed, when the setting and costumes change, it is Lila Jones who is pleasuring Whitney. And pleasure she does! Even while cross-cutting from one location to another, Lila Jones brings Whitney to several increasingly powerful orgasms — Lila Jones may hold the leash, but Whitney reaps the benefits. It’s only in the closing moments of the film, under the end credits in fact, that Lila Jones, under Whitney’s approving gaze, furiously frigs herself to ecstasy. Approach “Approaching” with an open mind and be prepared for a beautiful, thought provoking, and thrilling lesbian experience.