William Higgins review

William Higgins review | Mr. Pink's Porn Reviews
MrPinks.com review date - 06/09/2012

Overview:
Having lived in The Golden State for a number of years, I have become well acquainted with what many people consider to be typically Californian. Sun-drenched beaches, working out against the sunset, the Hollywood Sign, gang warfare, and In 'n' Out Burger might be regarded as the cream of California's various crops, but pornstars are right up there too - and not just female pornstars either! William Higgins is one man who knows how fruitful California can be when it comes to shooting all-male porn; he'd want to, he's been pumping out gay hardcore shot in his "California Style" since the 1970s. With the advent of the Internet, Higgins turned his hand to crafting a distinctive web presence with a site focusing on hosting his greatest classic and contemporary works and the sexy-as-fuck hunks performing in them. Hosting a huge collection of his work, Higgins' official site offers a comprehensive guide to this master's work for the rather fair sum of $29.95 per month. Members have access to the entire photo and video collections where everything is exclusive, all-male, and of Higgins' legendaril;y high quality. Considering it has been almost a year since Mr. Pink's last look at this highly lauded hardcore site, it's time once again to find out for sure if William Higgins is still the supremely talented gay porn entrepreneur he historically has been or if, for whatever reason, he has fallen from that perch. Even if he is on his way out, which I doubt, at least you and I both know his site already hosts some incredible homo-hardcore that'll set your world of fire.

Pros:
With a keenly developed, artfully constructed website, William Higgins impresses immediately upon introduction. Every page is clearly laid out yet almost bursting with text and visuals, including a rotating banner of preview images that show a horny homosexual heaven, William Higgins-style: young, naked men frolicking together in the woods, in hot tubs, on the beach, or taking some time out to relax and show off their hot bodies.

Higgins has long devoted himself to shooting only the highest possible quality of visual stimulus. The videos held here are perfect examples of such quality, reaching 720p HD resolutions and looking mighty fine in their downloadable MOV and WMV containers; there are plenty of viewing options, too. Photo content also presents ample detail in small and large resolutions of 800x600 and 1280x1024px. There's even a "HD Cinematic Slideshow" on hand for, well, lazier viewers, really.

William Higgins must either be the most charming producer in all of gay porn or he must pay very, very well; his cast is comprised of 228 handsome, hunky guys both hairless and very furry, slim and hulking, inexperienced and veteran. The guys all look gorgeous posing in the nude, pleasing themselves, and enjoying each others' company in an undeniably hardcore fashion. Hot stuff, baby, yeah!

Higgins has been at this gay porn thing for quite some time and has amassed a very large and impressive back catalog of works, most of which are available through this, his official website. There are currently around 12,000 galleries and 4,600 videos online covering various activities and scenarios, from simple striptease and jerking-off scenes to "wank parties", humiliating bondage, foot fetishism, and a whole lot more. Updates are made daily.

Cons:
Streaming videos only reach 640x360px and don't offer anywhere near the high level of quality you'll see in the downloadable HD formats. Also causing some problems with the streams is the lack of video controls users are granted. Without being able to fast-forward, pause, stop, or restart videos, you're basically at the mercy of William Higgins' direction and pacing, which won't be to everyone's fancy.
   
All recent video updates are allegedly available for viewing at 1080p HD resolutions, but accessing this file requires you to pay BurnDVD, a third-party website, and additional fee to your William Higgins membership fee. I can't say how much these 1080p vids cost, though, because BurnDVD seems to be having some trouble accepting requests for Higgins' content.

All members' browsing and viewing is subject to a 7 GB daily download limit that, although substantial, is nonetheless a limit many members will outright loathe. The good news is that those members who stick around for three months will have their download restrictions removed and can then hoard as much photo and video content they can stomach.

All of Higgins' pre-2010 work is hosted on a separate website; one that all William Higgins members have access to, yes, but also one that requires entering your username and password once again, and re-orienting yourself to a new and different environment.

Conclusion:
Hosting one of the most expansive exclusive collections of original works not just in gay hardcore, but in all porn, William Higgins has produced an unlikely masterpiece in this, his official website. The enormous photo and video archives are clearly the most appealing aspect of a Higgins membership, but when you factor in the dazzlingly detailed HD videos, high-res photo galleries, and the few hundred models that make every update a treat, it's clear members of this site are well-provided. There are, however, a few issues requiring attention: making members who've already shelled out thirty bucks for access pay an additional fee just to watch the highest quality videos is a bit rich, as is the restrictive download limit all new members must deal with for three months, and the lack of streaming HD videos. In the end, though, the juicy, booty-meaty end, William Higgins is by far one of the most consistently impressive, sophisticated, and worthwhile gay hardcore sites currently online. Congratulations, Mr. Higgins, you champion, you've done it again!