Episode one, Welcome to the Valley, introduced Sinatra Monroe in a scene bathed in red. The set design — walls, furniture, and lighting — wrapped her in a palette that flattered her red hair and creamy skin. Crucially, the scene avoided the suffocating close-ups of the past. Viewers were treated to squatting cowgirl, facesitting, deepthroating, and squirting — all captured with angles that emphasized her voluptuous ass and brought the sensual clarity that fans crave.
And episode two, Rising Star, is even better. If camera angles were a problem in the heyday of porn movies, this second episode continues correcting course, following the first’s lead in maximizing the performers’ presence. And in this case, it’s not just about angles, but also location. By staging the scene on a staircase, the production gains a visually dynamic advantage: a tiered layout that enables striking two-shot compositions, allowing both Jennifer and Stella Luxx to be captured simultaneously in layered action.
During the oral sequence, for instance, Jennifer sits higher on the steps, her torso angled forward as she rides Parker’s face. From a low central angle, we see everything: her breasts, toned abdomen, the oral action, and her poised dominance. Meanwhile, Stella kneels a few steps below, taking Parker’s cock in her mouth. Her hips are pushed back, and the camera catches the round curve of her ass as she works the dick. Likewise, when one performer bends for doggy or the Sagittarius pose, the other makes use of the banister to stabilize and present themselves.
It’s interesting how, aside from an early bout of squatting cowgirl, Jennifer sticks entirely to frontal positions — facesitting, reverse cowgirl, and Sagittarius — but given how flawless she looks here, the choice makes sense. Her round breasts and defined abdomen are put on full display, and her neatly trimmed bush adds a retro aesthetic that fits the setting. Stella, by contrast, enjoys more position variety, including a visually impactful ballerina pose — one leg grounded, the other lifted on Parker's shoulder. The pose naturally lifts her ass, her cheeks tightening and bouncing with every thrust, enhanced by angles that highlight both penetration and the bigger picture.
The sex is fierce and genuinely engaging. In one standout moment, Stella is getting pounded with one leg hooked on the bannister, Jennifer's tits in her face, when she suddenly slaps Parker and demands, "Fucking pound my fucking pussy." Parker stays laser-focused, fucking her harder, while Jennifer, amused, comments, "Oh, she's spicy." Deepthroats are abundant and intense and Jennifer especially excels, taking Parker deep while teasing his balls with her tongue. Stella playfully slaps Jennifer’s ass in cowgirl, and Jennifer offers up her tits for Stella to lick. Plenty is going on, and the choreography never feels forced — it’s instinctive, and the chemistry between all three is palpable.
Gamble cleverly folds the world of porn production into the scene — not just to advance the story, but during the sex itself, enhancing immersion by letting the viewer hear the director's voice in real time. Commands like "Keep sucking and lick it off" can be heard as whispers, breaking the fourth wall just enough to add a layer of gritty authenticity. When the final cumshot lands across both women, the spell isn’t broken abruptly — instead, it's eased out with the simple, in-world line: "And cut!"
As the scene winds down, it shifts from physical intensity to something more introspective. Lotta offers Steve some parting advice — recognizing his potential, but also cautioning that he’s still too soft for the industry. "I should toughen up a bit," he reflects. "I don't want to be spat out before I even begin." So far, Once Upon A Time In The Valley has given us every reason to root for him, not just for the character, but for what his journey might continue to deliver in style, story, and scorching sex.
