Review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) by Cade L — 09 Mar 2009

Not one of his greats, but I was invested.

This review of A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy (1982) was written by Cade L on 09 Mar 2009.

A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy has generally received mixed reviews.

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