Lesbian Grindhouse.

Back in the days before Desert Hearts, the best chance of seeing naked girl-on-girl action at the cinema was in "dykesploitation" films--like the two oldies but goodies coming to DVD in July from Wolfe Video's Vintage Collection. Both are hilariously bad, but in a good way--perfect for watching with a group of hooting, camp-loving friends.

In Just the Two of Us (1975), dark-haired Denise and blond Adria are lonely military wives who briefly find comfort in each other's arms--until trampy Adria goes off with a sleazy "guido." Denise spends the rest of the movie mooning over her. The discordant soundtrack is worth the price of admission, and the glimpses of Los Angeles in the '70s (the old Source restaurant on Sunset Boulevard, the carousel on the Santa Monica Pier) are a bonus.

That Tender Touch (1969) Two women (beauticians!) can't control their carnal desire for each other, then one gets married (to a man). The older, abandoned Marsha then practically stalks Terry (ex-Playboy Playmate Sue Bernard, who also starred in the cult classic Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!), who only half-heartedly resists. There's an other carousel (a lesbian metaphor I've missed?), more horribly wonderful music, and an ending that's both haunting and silly.