As much as I enjoy awards season, I always tell performers not to get too caught up with who wins and who loses. Watching someone mope away from a ceremony with tears—or anger—in their eyes because they didn’t hear their name called is disheartening.

Just because your scene may not win anything—or even be nominated— doesn't mean it wasn’t any good. Different people have different tastes when it comes to the style of porn they watch or even the type of performers they support.

It’s all subjective.

The picks below illustrate precisely that.

Four people who porn regularly chose their top five scenes of the year and many of the selections on this list weren’t even nominated for XBIZ or AVN awards. Does that mean those companies are wrong? Of course not. It simply shows that everyone has different tastes and opinions. And these are ours.

PornCrush’s Scenes of the Year for 2023 were selected by PC editor-in-chief Austin King, PC contributor Frank Lotion, esteemed Fleshbot critic and porn enthusiast Patrick Parker, and Fleshbot critic/industry veteran Mutantmo.

AUSTIN KING’S PICKS

Alina Lopez and Ryan Reid

Slayed

This may have been the best girl-girl scene I’ve encountered. Like … ever! It was the highest-rated scene on Slayed’s site in 2024, and for good reason. Bouncing around in skimpy white tennis skirts, Lopez and Reid looked absolutely stunning before ever removing a stitch of clothing, but the sight of them slithering around naked on a poolside couch, with their tan skin and flawless bodies, was nothing short of breathtaking. “I didn’t realize how long your tongue was; it’s just made for eating pussy,” Reid says to Lopez early in the scene, and indeed, if you’re a female performer, there’s no one you’d rather have eat you out than Lopez. Seriously, if you want to get better at cunnilingus, watch Lopez this scene and take notes as she alternates between tongue fucking Reid, massaging her labia with her tongue and teasing her clit while evoking multiple orgasms. Reid—one of the industry’s fastest-rising stars—proved to be quite the seductress, too, using nipple worship, soft inner-thigh kisses and light strokes with her fingernails to edge Lopez before finally delving in for some high-level oral and rimming that sent Lopez over the top. The starlets taking turns pleasuring each other from behind was particularly pleasing, as they boast two of the best backsides in the business. The 69 and scissoring sequences were scorching as well in this sensual tango where the chemistry was obviously genuine.

Anna Claire Clouds, Jules Jordan & Zac Wild

JulesJordan

The title of Anna Claire Clouds’ AVN-nominated showcase (“Dark Side”) couldn’t be more fitting. This is indeed a side of Ms. Clouds that we’ve never seen before. Over the course of four sizzling scenes, the normally sultry, seductive model gets used and slutted out like never before. The raw, rabid vibe of each scene is what makes it all so arousing. It’s clear that Clouds is not “performing” in any of them. This type of sex is not only new to her, it’s something she’s been craving. And that is especially apparent in her tango with Wild (the reigning XBIZ Male Performer of the Year) and Jordan, a legendary director who never receives enough credit for his skills as a performer. The scene opens with Clouds wearing lingerie and standing alone outside an abandoned hotel, her wrists shackled to a life-sized letter “X.” Wearing suits and ties, Wild and Jordan suddenly appear and begin caressing Clouds all over. Wild brandishes a bottle of oil—seriously, Zac Wild even not have a bottle of oil?—and covers Clouds’ torso until it glistens. Then he massages her pink pussy as Jordan worships her breasts before finding a candle, blowing out the flame and pouring the lavender wax all over Clouds’ chest. Eventually the shackles come off and Clouds drops to her knees for some passionate oral. Only with a cock in her mouth does Clouds appear soothed and at peace—but what she really longs for are dicks in her other two holes, and Jordan and Wild are happy to oblige. Already sitting on Wild’s sword, there was no wincing by Clouds as Jordan slides into her ass from behind. Only a smile. For the next 12 minutes, the pair of pipe-layers DP Clouds from every conceivable angle, the most impressive being Wild and Jordan both in the doggy-style position as they fill Clouds holes (Jordan straddles her; Wild pounds away from his knees). Clouds’ dirty-talk is one of the highlights of this scene—and it’s elite while she’s being fucked. “I can’t even think. I’m just a brainless dirty whore” … “Thank you, Jules. Thank you, Zac. Thank you for giving me what I needed’ … “This is what I was meant for. I finally found my purpose. I’m the perfect whore” … Phew! Eventually, all good things must come to an end, and Clouds getting her face painted by Jordan and Wild is an image that will be hard to forget, especially considering how Clouds swabbed two ropes of cum from her cheek and let them dangle from her fingertip, eventually slurping them up like strings of spaghetti before the camera panned away. Savage! Clouds was considered a leading candidate for Female Performer of the Year even before “Dark Side” was released in September. Any judge who watches this scene will have a hard time voting against her.

Kimmy Granger, Adria Rae, and Seth Gamble

Digital Playground

Every so often, Kimmy Granger and Adria Rae dip their nips back into porn world to give us a taste of what we’ve been missing. They’re true delicacies—kinda like the peppermint shake and tortilla soup at Chick-fil-A. You long for them all year, devour them during the holidays and then feel empty inside when you pull into the drive-thru in mid-January and realize they’re off the menu. Well, Christmas came early in 2024 with the March release of “Gold Diggers.” And it’s only fitting that the grand finale of PornCrush’s favorite movie of the year features two of our all-time favorite stars in a scorching threesome alongside Seth Gamble, one of the most prolific and decorated male talents of the past decade. The scene opens with a double-blow job, with Granger taking the lead by wrapping both hands around Gamble’s cock, rhythmically twisting the shaft in her palms while sucking the head as if its the tip of a Bomb Pop. Rae joins in with slower, more passionate oral while Granger turns her attention to Gamble’s balls before Gamble mercilessly face fucks both of them, inducing ropes of spit and drool that makes things oh-so-sloppy. Gamble eventually takes a seat and Granger mounts him, giving us what we all want to see. And make no mistake, the best dick rider in porn history hasn’t lost her swag, bouncing furiously on Gamble’s member as Rae massages his sac. During one particularly-memorable moment, Granger rises from the chair, bends over and sucks Gamble with her head between her legs and then re-takes her seat for another ride. Clearly, those in-home workouts back in San Diego are paying off for Kimmy. Likely exhausted, Granger plops onto a nearby couch and Rae bends over the armrest to lap away at her pussy, arching her perfect ass (we’re not exaggerating; it really is perfect) as Gamble enters her from behind for some of the most intense pounding of the year. Hardly one to sit back and watch, Granger positions herself underneath them, tickling Rae’s clit with her tongue while she’s being fucked and then letting Gamble teabag her during a brief break. With her gorgeous wavy hair dangling all the way down her back and a face worthy of a Cosmo cover, Rae may be hotter now than she’s ever been. Only the world’s biggest cynic could look at her and find a flaw. We’ve always loved how Rae smiles throughout her scenes, and this one is no different. One of the most under-appreciated performers in recent memory, Rae clearly loves her job. And why wouldn’t she? Gamble brings Rae to multiple orgasms, penetrating her from behind for nearly 8 minutes until her pussy is swollen, occasionally pinning her hands behind her back or wrapping his arm around her neck. Things get even more heated when Granger takes her turn getting fucked in doggy.. “It’s your fucking pussy,” she tells Gamble. “Fucking take it. Take it like you want it.” The hottest part of the scene, however, may be the very end, when Rae and Granger engage in a passionate sequence of kissing and cum-swapping after Gamble—whose stamina and athleticism played a huge role in this high-energy banger—adorns their faces with a massive load. This was truly a fuckfest that will be hard to forget. I needed a walk around the block and  some deep rips from the Geek Bar after this one. And a peppermint shake, too.

Coco Lovelock, Jax Slayher, Slim Poke, Jamie Knoxx, Lawson Jones and Kris K

Blacked Raw

One of the most passionate performers in the entire industry, Coco Lovelock put her body on the line for this one—literally. Things got so intense in this hotel room romp that Lovelock suffered a cracked rib. But did that stop the porn’s petite princess from finishing the scene? Dumb question, as we all know by now that Lovelock brings her A-game to every shoot. This scene, however, may have marked the pinnacle of her career to date. After getting flaked on by her boyfriend, Lovelock leaves her hotel room in a hissy fit but then stumbles upon an old friend (Jax Slayher) in the hallway. What a coincidence! Ever the gentleman, Slayher invites Lovelock into his room, where four of his well-hung friends are drinking and smoking a lil’ doobie. Vape still in hand, Lovelock begins making out with Slayer and the others before putting her throat goal skills on display, including one segment where she rides Kris K’s face while sucking two dicks. Then for the next, 32 minutes, the 4-foot-10, 85-pound Lovelock gets railed in every position imaginable. Rare of the moments when there isn’t a dick in her honeypot, mouth and hand at the same time. When one man backs away for a quick pause, Lovelock reaches for his cock in a panic, as if someone has taken away her vape. This entire scene is one you’ll never forget, but there are three particular moments that stand out. The first occurs early when Coco—who is on her back, with her knees pinned behind her head—squirts into her own mouth after getting fucked by Slayher. The second comes when Slayher and Slim Poke lift her from the bed and hold her horizontally (imagine the letter “H”) while one man ravages her pussy as the other fucks her throat. The biggest holy-fuck moment involves the grand finale, where four men use their joy juice to paint the outside of Coco’s shaved pussy. After cupping all the jizz in her right palm, Lovelock uses four fingers to bury it inside of her and then begins a furious masturbation session that ends with her cumming. Again. Slayer puts the cherry on top by thrusting into Coco’s cum-filled pussy one last time, pounding away until he busts the final nut of the scene. How this gang bang wasn’t nominated for any awards is beyond me. Not that it matters. Coco doesn’t need a trophy to validate her place in this industry. She’s a true talent—and a treasure. There is nothing “performative” in anything she does. No one can question that.

Amanda Riley and Roman Todd

Transsensual

This may be my favorite scene of the year in any genre. And it’s without question one of the hottest clips involving a trans performer that I’ve ever encountered. The scene opens with Todd and Riley standing in the bathroom of Riley’s home, where Todd and his wife (Riley’s sister) are house guests for the weekend. After complaining to one another about their marriages, Riley reveals that she’s always had a bit of a crush on Todd. And, honestly, how could the feeling not be mutual? One of the most naturally-beautiful trans performers ever, the 6-foot-1 Riley looks super cute in a white-and-pink sundress that shows off her trademark long legs. With flawless ivory skin and a soft smile, Riley uses minimal makeup and lets her silky brown hair dangle naturally. She’s the epitome of the (trans) girl next door. Riley removes Todd’s towel, drops to her knees and begins to pleasure him with her mouth. Riley dotes on her oral skills and it’s easy to see why as she teases Todd with some light licks of his balls before making her way up to the shaft. Stroking gently with one hand as she sucks, Riley turns the sequence into a cock-worship session, often pausing to admire Todd’s member, licking, kissing and admiring it before spitting on the head and resuming sucking. Todd helps Riley to her feet, bends her over the counter and lifts her dress. Her ass (another Riley selling point) looks perfect, and Todd can’t resist pulling her g-string aside and going in for a taste. Rimming fans could easily pop to this sequence. Riley moans in ecstasy as Todd massages her hole with his tongue, which he then uses to penetrate her as Riley spreads herself open. Todd spins Riley around and blows her momentarily, but his yearning to be inside of her is too much, so he bends her over once again and slides inside. The sight of Todd’s tan, chiseled frame pounding against the fair-skinned Riley from behind is one to behold—and it looks particularly sexy against the gray-and-white marble walls and floor of the bathroom. Still, it pales in comparison to what happens next, as Todd lays on a wooden makeup bench and lets Riley mount him, her long legs giving her leverage to execute both forms of cowgirl to perfection. The couple takes a break for some 69—with Riley drooling all over Todd’s dick as she deepthroats it—before switching positions on the bench. Now on her back, Riley lifts her left leg and places it on Todd’s shoulder, allowing for some extra-deep missionary penetration. The action ends with Todd spraying a powerful cum shot that decorates Riley’s lips, cheek, eyelid and forehead. What makes this scene so beautiful isn’t just the sizzling sex. It’s the passion that’s  evident as it occurs. The deep kissing, the tender embraces, the eye contact, the coos and moans … it all feels very heartfelt, very real. Riley has done some great work in her brief career, particularly with Owen Gray, but this scene is her absolute best to date. Riley’s appearance and stature alone are enough to place her in the upper echelon of the trans genre. But performances like these make me think she could be one of the all-time greats—right up there with Aubrey Kate, Emma Rose and Daisy Taylor—if she truly dedicates herself to her craft.

PATRICK PARKER’S PICKS

Octavia Red and Nathan Bronson

Bellesa

What happens when you frame a sexual artist like Octavia Red within the creative lens of Jacky St. James? Magic.

Nathan Bronson plays a man on a business trip with a spicy temptress, Octavia Red, who’s looking to put pressure on Bronson’s recent engagement. Bronson walks the line, feigning disinterest while wrestling with this temptation. With sexual tension at a breaking point, he loses control, leading to a fabulous sex scene.

One of the highest highs comes early in the scene. With Octavia freshly stripped, Bronson buries his face in between Red’s open legs and portrays oral sex as though her pussy holds the very breath of life. It’s as though he’s a scuba diver, desperately clinging to the respirator that is Octavia Red.

And I love the way she sucks his cock, echoing the performance of pornographic greats like Silvia Saint and Jenna Jameson before her. You’ve got passionate looks, hungry gulps, and hints of wet stringy love dripping from her lips. Beautifully executed.

Of course, Octavia Red’s sex is on fire. I love the way she takes charge, clinging to Bronson as she fucks on top, forehead to forehead. Her passionate kisses and subtle moans send this right over the edge. Even better, St. James’ camerawork is divine, capturing emotive close-ups through panning and tracking shots that follow the action with wonder.

Hailey Rose and Van Wylde

HardX

I think the world of Hailey Rose and her joyful brand of pornography, and it’s a real treat to see her in one of HardX’s beautiful all-sexers. “Busty and Bangin” opens with a little strip tease and a touch of self-titty-sucking that is sure to pique your interest. Next comes Rose’s deepthroat blowjob, which is a sight to see. She drives from her core, putting her full body into motion. The result is a powerful, balls-deep drop coupled with those epic tits rocking below. 

“Bangin” is unapologetically a boob show. You’ve got titty-fucking, nipple-sucking, and even a moment where Rose just about knocks out Van Wylde with a boob smack to the face. And it’s amazing to see how her nipples tighten through orgasm. She even goes for that cross-eyed “goonette stare.” It’s a lot of fun and a great showing by Hailey Rose.

Kylie Rocket and Jules Jordan

JulesJordan

Whenever Kylie Rocket has a hardcore showing, I’m all in. Especially when it’s for a high-quality gonzo production like Jules Jordan, this 30-minute banger is all about attitude. First off, Kylie looks incredible with that parted hairline and those eyeshadow wings. Those blowjob closeups highlight her perfectly-set cheekbones and neatly-threaded brows. She’s the portrait of beauty as she jams down Jules Jordan’s cock. It’s no secret that Kylie’s got porno moves down to an art, and she doesn’t hold back on this one. You can see that infamous circular grind when she sits on Jules’ face. Far from a one-trick pony, Rocket unloads all the tricks as she fucks Jordan’s dick with style and grace. It’s a perfect film for pussy fetishists, too, with short masturbation interludes where Kylie opens herself up and puts everything on display. And her doggystyle is divine, with emphasis on her pulsing clit and pulling labia. Leave the sound on because each pump slaps hard. This is an exceptionally beautiful example of gonzo filmmaking coupled with glorious pornographic performance art.

Gal Ritchie, Ryan Reid, and Scott Nails

Brazzers

Gal Ritchie makes her second “Crushin’ It” appearance in the delightfully-casual Brazzers Podcast alongside Ryan Reid. Shot a bit like a Bellesa House scene, it sees a short podcast conversation with the talent, offering a glimpse into who these people are as human beings. Then there’s a small studio space set up for them to run off and fuck.

Here’s the beauty of it; it all feels very unscripted and natural. It’s a casual fuck with beautiful people who feel very much like real-life friends. There’s banter, lots of fun, and a general celebration of sexuality at play. As I’ve often written, sex is supposed to be fun, and this is a blast! 

And I have to compliment the simple, yet spectacular lighting. Shot in a dark room and against a deep blue suede couch, the bright tripod lights make our star's bodies pop in vibrant contrast to the dark backdrop. Then there are these little pops of colored lighting from behind the couch, adding just a dash of intrigue to the background.

There’s some creativity at play, too. Take the bit where Ritchie helps to hoist Ms. Reid in the air while Nails fucks that plump and excited pussy! And Gal Ritchie pulls off a perfect Mia Malkova backbend, sucking cock while Reid devours her pussy. It’s so pretty and so wonderful.

Most impressively, Nails finishes the show with a rare double pop, a callback to Ryan Reid’s request in the opening blowjob! He pulls out of Reid’s pussy and explodes with a magnificent double facial. Then, he surprises Gal Ritchie as she’s wrapping the scene with some cum play, tapping her shoulder and saying “Give me your pussy.” He then fucks her hard in standing doggy for nearly two minutes before blasting their faces a second time. Bravo!

Lilly Mays and Agatha Shay with Leo Santos

Private

Lilly Mays makes her Private debut in Irresistible Beauties 6 with a powerful threesome alongside Agatha Shay and Leo Santos, and she is stunning. With straight red hair, a natural body, and a strong sexuality, I can’t take my eyes off of her.

Those who follow me on X are already aware of my fondness for Agatha Shay’s brand of pornography since bursting onto the scene, most notably in her beautiful anal gangbang, also featured at Private.

Together, these porn newcomers are dynamite. They are completely at ease creating stunning pornography and are clearly in their element on screen. I especially love the way Shay throws her head back, falling into Mays’ arms with each fuck. And those eager smiles from Mays reminds me of Kenna James’ earliest threesomes. Very exciting.

Easily, the hottest moment comes with Agatha Shay riding Santos in missionary. She’s dropped with an incredible arch to her back, and you can see her get incredibly wet in real time, buffing Santos’ shaft to a glossy sheen. It’s a Kayden Kross-tier shot.

Honestly, there’s a lot of good filmmaking going on. The balance between expertly framed wide shots and super sultry closeups is perfect. And you don’t get the impression that there are a lot of directions being given. Everything just happens, just like it was a Bellesa House shoot.

But what I love the most is how this scene builds. It's long – about 50 minutes, and the women throw themselves into the experience with truly transcendent sex. By the third act, the orgasmic glow-up is real. Even better, they don’t take themselves too seriously. While still crafting a work of art, Shay and Mays transcend performance, and turn it into good sexy fun, and you’ve got to appreciate that.

FRANK LOTION’S PICKS

Madi Collins, Seth Gamble, and Tommy Pistol

Pure Taboo

It’s no coincidence that Pure Taboo is one of the top production banners in all of porn. Even though some of us won’t admit it, we’re all a little bit twisted inside, and scenes like this AVN-nominated featurette certainly play to our perversions. Gamble is cast as a social worker who visits Pistol’s home to question why his 18-year-old stepdaughter, Madi, isn’t attending school. Pistol explains that his wife died when Madi was only 1, and that he’s chosen to educate her via homeschool. Gamble comes inside and questions Madi about her daily activities with her “daddy,” and she explains one of their favorite activities is to wrestle on the floor or a bed, which she calls “Daddy’s Favorite Game.” When Madi uses a hand gesture to reveal that the game involves intercourse, Gamble threatens to report Pistol to the authorities and have him arrested—unless Pistol and Collins allow Gamble to take part in the game, too. Not wanting to break their family apart, they agree to let Gamble in on the fun, and the red-headed, pig-tailed Collins gets things going with a long, sensual blowjob for Gamble while Pistol removes her tight jean shorts, rims her and then penetrates her from behind. Collins eventually mounts Gamble and rides him while she sucks Pistol’s pistol and then drops to her knees to slob both knobs. When Gamble asks if she’s ever had a dick in her ass, she replies that it’s only happened once. “On my birthday,” she says. “My 18th birthday!” The 4-foot-10, 95-pound Collins is more than happy to try it again. She bends over on the couch and starts sucking Gamble again while Pistol slides into her starfish slowly from behind. “Remember, deep breaths,” he tells her. Pistol’s thrusts eventually become more powerful, and Collins loosens up so easily that she agrees to a double penetration—first in reverse cowgirl, where she takes Pistol in her ass while Gamble faces her and pounds away at her pussy; and then in textbook doggy, where Collins’ perfect peach—which has always been her main source of pride—looks fantastic taking dick. The scene ends with Pistol and Gamble each hitting bullseye on Collins’ face with their cum shots. Gamble vows he won’t report Pistol to the police—as long as he’s allowed to return each week to take part in more renditions of “Daddy’s Favorite Game.” Along with Best Featurette, “A Loving Family Environment” also scored an AVN nomination for Best Double Penetration Sex Scene, and Gamble earned one for Best Actor-Featurette. Most gratifying, though, is that the scene generated some public kudos for Collins, a longtime A-list performer and actress who, for some odd reason, often falls short of the recognition she deserves each awards season. Hopefully that won’t be the case moving forward.

Emma Rose, Casey Calvert, and Steve Rickz

Adult Time

Just when you thought AVN and XBIZ’s reigning Trans Performer of the Year couldn’t get any better, Emma Rose stepped onto an Adult Time set last summer and basically said, “Hold my beer and watch this!” Yes, it may seem like a bold statement considering all of her success, but Rose’s three-scene showcase entitled “Discovering Myself” marks the best work of her career to date. Rose’s one-on-one tango with Casey Calvert in the project’s opening scene is award worthy. And her tryst with femboy newcomer Foxxy Alex in Scene 3 is something you don’t want to miss. But the highlight of the endeavor, at least for this reviewer, was Rose’s threesome in Scene 2 with Calvert and Steve Rickz, who blends in seamlessly with the pair of iconic performers. What stands about the most about this scene is that it feels more like genuine love-making and less like hardcore, raunchy sex. Not that I’m surprised. Rose can fuck with the best of them, but what sets her apart is the tenderness and warmth she exhibits during passionate tangos such as this one. The soft, wet kisses … the eye contact and gentle caresses … the smile on her face when she’s between someone’s legs, using her fingers and tongue—Rose is as much a seductress as she is a lover. Whether she’s sucking or stroking a dick, massaging a set of balls, rimming a tight hole or eating pussy, few people are sexier to watch than Rose when she’s using her mouth. An AVN-nominated cis performer who has never even worked with a trans talent once told me she enhanced her cunnilingus game by watching clips of Rose. Calvert can certainly attest Rose’s oral excellence, as her pussy is Rose’s center of attention for much of this scene. And Rickz moans in pleasure while Rose rims him from behind as he fucks Calvert in missionary. Even the way Rose rubs Calvert’s clit with her thumb while Rickz penetrates her is sexy. Again, it’s not so much about the act as it is the delivery. Rose’s versatility shines in this scene. She tops and bottoms in multiple positions and remains active even when she’s not getting fucked, alternating between licking Calvert’s clit and Rickz’s balls and ass while he’s fucking Calvert in reverse cowgirl. Another hot sequence occurs when Rose and Calvert take turns rimming Rickz—one girl licks his cock as the other strokes it—while Rickz is on his back. The scene ends with Rose and Calvert laying side by side as Rickz fucks them back and forth in missionary. Rickz erupts onto their pretty faces, and all three partake in some passionate cum swapping. While Rose may be the center of attention, Calvert—and AVN Hall of Famer—and Rickz deserve an equal amount of kudos for elevating this AVN-nominated banger to an even high level. It was, without question, one of the best group scenes I’ve watched in years.

Lilly Bell and Isiah Maxwell

Digital Playground

This AVN-nominated boy-girl tryst features not only two of the industry’s best performers but also two of its top actors in Bell and Maxwell. Bell plays a disgruntled housekeeper in a resort frequented by crooked, prostitute-loving gamblers. Finally letting her guard down and giving in to temptation, she seduces Maxwell—an undercover cop posing as a butler—in a luxurious second-floor bathroom that’s designed for a steamy sex session. Wearing a sexy maid outfit complete with a short skirt, Bell starts things off by dropping to her knees and wrapping both hands around Maxwell’s massive member. “I’ve never sucked a cock this big,” she says before taking Maxwell into her mouth. Bell then moves onto the bathroom counter, spreading her legs to reveal the perfectly manicured bush that’s become her trademark. Maxwell enters gently at first, sliding in and out with slow but deliberate thrusts. The best part of the scene comes after a move to the makeup bench. After some varying forms of missionary, Bell gets on all fours and then allows Maxwell to lift her left leg into the air. Balancing on her right knee and steadying herself with her right elbow, Bell’s eyes widen as Maxwell fills her pretty pussy with all 10 of this thick inches. “I can’t believe I’m taking it all,” Bell exclaims. “I can feel it in my stomach.” That same bench proves to be the perfect prop for some of the best reverse cowgirl you’ll ever see. Maxwell sits on the floor and leans back into it while Bell hovers over him, pressing her palms onto the bench—picture tricep dips at the gym—as she bounces up and down while achieving multiple orgasms. Maxwell and Bell return to the counter to finish things off, first with another round of missionary and then with some intense doggy that crescendos with Bell’s face flush against the marble as she’s being railed. By this point she’s a sweaty (and sexy) mess, panting and cooing as Maxwell brings Bell to her most powerful orgasm yet. The sounds were clearly a turn-on to Maxwell, who needs just one stroke of his shaft to explode all over Bell’s face and mouth, a beautiful facial that was merely the cherry on top of one of the best scenes of the year. With three consecutive performer of the year nominations, Bell has been one of the industry’s most consistent talents of the 2020s. And the thing that’s most exciting? She’s only getting better.

Emma Hix and Jules Jordan

JulesJordan

Moments before he splashes her face with loads of messy cum, Emma Hix looks up from her knees and smiles at Jules Jordan. “Are you gonna give it to me?” she says. “I think I deserve it.” Hix couldn’t have said it better. For more than 40 minutes, the veteran pulled out all the stops to produce what is easily one of the best POV scenes of 2024. Truth be told, I was sold on this one before Hix ever removed a stitch of clothing. Dressed in sexy gold lingerie, the sight of Hix slithering on Jordan’s staircase during the pre-scene tease was enough to earn my stamp of approval. Hix truly is a physical specimen who has only gotten prettier with age. You can literally put her in any sexual position and arouse the viewer. Her picturesque posterior steals the show in cowgirl and doggy, her big breasts and perfect nipples look heavenly in missionary, and her movie-star face and cascading blondish-brown hair are mesmerizing to gaze down at when she’s between your legs. Not that I have any firsthand knowledge—but it certainly felt like I was in the moment thanks to Jordan’s nifty camerawork during this POV-style shoot. “I need to see that cock. I need to feel it in my mouth!” Hix says as she drops to her knees and removes Jordan’s boxers, zeroing in for some sloppy oral that includes plenty of saliva, which enhances Hix’s stroking skills. After some brief titty-fucking, Hix lays on her back and lets Jordan fuck her in missionary as she rubs her pink pussy until she orgasms. Hix then flips over and arches her peach into the air for some slow, deliberate doggy-style sex, and Jordan can’t help but peer down and notice an asshole that looks ready to be fucked. With Hix on her back once again, Jordan slides slowly into her starfish, thrusting gently at first before picking up the pace. “That’s exactly what I fucking needed,” Hix squeals, her legs shaking as she cums. The two switch positions and Hix rides Jordan in both forms of cowgirl, alternating his dick between her pussy and ass before transitioning into doggy, where more anal ensues. By the time Hix finishes Jordan off with her mouth and hand, it’s clear this scene is a winner. Hix may be the best active performer never to win an AVN award. It’s flat-out baffling that she doesn’t own a trophy. This nominated scene is strong enough to change Hix’s fortunes. Just like she earned that load, Hix deserves recognition for this effort.

Brianna Arson, Sera Ryder, and Mike Adriano

Swallowed

For Mike Adriano, a simple blowjob isn’t enough. Our man likes messy blowjobs—the kind where you need to drape sheets over the couch and floor to soak up all the spit and drool. Luckily, Adriano’s production assistant did exactly that before Sera Ryder and Brianna Arson arrived at Adriano’s lair last summer. By the end of this AVN-nominated oral sex scene, the two were swimming in their own saliva. Ryder opens the segment by inhaling Adriano’s cock while Arson gags herself with a dildo to summon thick wads of drool from deep within. Then they switch places so Ryder can do the same, and moments later, Adriano’s dick is drenched in spit. Arson and Ryder couldn’t be more eager and energetic. For nearly 40 minutes they suck, they stroke, they lick, they gag on Adriano’s balls and they rim his ass as saliva trickles down their cheeks and off of their chins. By the time Adriano explodes onto their faces, it’s tough to decipher between the cum and the spit. This was a top-tier performance all around for Ryder—seriously, has this beauty ever shot a bad scene?—and Arson, the flexible Best New Starlet nominee from Canada who is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the most hardcore talents in porn. Both performers proved that they suck every bit as good as they fuck.

MUTANTMO’S PICKS

Sasha Pearl and Isiah Maxwell

Perv City

Like the jewel of the Nile, Sasha Pearl, an Egyptian-born beauty, gleams in her scenes. What better stage than Maestro’s venue for capturing raw butt fucking? I leaped at her brand new offering for the municipality of all that is pervy as she is paired with prime male talent Isiah Maxwell. I get giddy over Maestro’s pretty girl still photos, and this collection with Sasha Pearl’s modeling ignited my XXX-glee.

Aviana Voilet and Mike Adriano

True Anal

I gushed about the cowgirl segment in this scene on socials; that’s how much I loved this 55-minute anal affair with Aviana Violet and Mike Adriano. Thanks to Adriano’s True Anal brand, this baseball cap-adorning-bikini-wearing babe graced my screen as she rode on top of his cock for some bouncy butt fucking. The scene easily became a gooning-go-to as most True Anal scenes end up becoming for me. Aviana Violet’s exceptional performance represents everything the bright butt-banging brand is known for. I loved watching this bubbly butt sex with the super adorable tart!

Kaitlyn Katsaros

AnalVids/Angelo Godshack Original

A master class in consensual rough sex, this scene is a lightning blast of shocking hardcore porno. Throughout the scene, Kaitlyn is, with consent, kicked, slapped, and hit with pillows over the head as she is butt fucked at rapid speeds. When things get super-fier,y she reminds the audience at home that she’s loving it and consenting to the onscreen action. You can compare it to a hardcore porno version of Deadpool breaking the fourth wall; things get that crazy. All the professional performers are in tune for a chaotic symphony of slamming sodomy laden with bodily fluids like spit, piss, and cum. Triple penetration is the cherry on top for this rough sex treat found on the AnalVids network as an Angelo Godshack Original.

Natasha Nice, Richard Mann, and Rob Piper

Evil Angel

Darkko had another banger year for performer showcases, which he directed for Evil Angel Video. This yielded another iconic showcase from none other than Natasha Nice. The second scene from the aptly titled Natasha Nice: Busty Bombshell was one of my favorite DAP scenes this year. This living porn legend took two giant phalluses up her butt hole thanks to Richard Mann and Rob Piper supplying the meat. The sight of her lusciously large booty inhaling two wieners is double anal poetry in motion, thanks to an already decked-out performer showcase.

LATIN TEENS Production

Lunita Galactica
This DAP-infested scene stars an adorable Argentinian anal nymph known as Lunita Galactica. She lends her luscious hole to the Latin Teens line on the AnalVids network. The scene was at a superb bargain for the amount of hardcore sex contained in the scene. Great value compared to other scenes offered through the streamlined on-demand PornBox platform. I was happy to add this scene to my growing collection as it focused on my favorite fetishes with plenty of double penetration and pee drink. Luna’s cooing moans will coax any Gooner to edge while witnessing her being banged by hung studs. There were great transition shots of close-ups of Luna’s freshly fucked butt hole in between all the penetration. Luna is stuffed in various positions like DAP-doggy style and even regular cowgirl with solid wieners up her ass.