Second Chances (New Sensations Romance - 2014)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - January 20, 2016

Starring :

Carter Cruise
Allie Haze
Jessa Rhodes
Chad White
Brendon Miller
Logan Pierce

Synopsis

During her Freshman year of college, Madison Presley thought she'd met the love of her life when she starting dating handsome football player, Josh Rochette. That is, until she found herself the butt of a giant fraternity joke that he had carefully orchestrated behind her back. Devastated by his betrayal, Madison spends the next three years trying to move past her heartbreak with the help of her unfailingly loyal friend, Dean and wisecracking roommates, Olivia and Lucas. But, when Josh unexpectedly comes back into her life during her senior year - Madison's world is thrown into a tailspin. Although older, wiser, and far more jaded than when she'd first fallen for him, she's left wondering whether something truly wonderful can come out of giving people Second Chances.

(Runtime - 2 hr. 13 mins.)

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In the film, SECOND CHANCES, college Senior, "Madison Presley"(Carter Cruise) was left heartbroken when, during her Freshman year, her Jock boyfriend, "Josh Rochette"(Chad White) dumped her has part of a cruel Fraternity initiation.  The initiation called for him to sleep with, and then subsequently dump someone on the night of the annual Fall formal for no reason at all.  Unfortunately, Madison was the sacrificial lamb.  The act even earned her the nickname of "Wham, Bam, Thank you, Lamb" around campus.  It is something that over the years, she has learned to cope with.  Fast forward a little bit, to the present time.  It is now 3 years since the heart crushing event, and she has since been successful at moving on.  She runs an animal charity group called "Pets Heal Hearts" with her roommates, Lucas(Logan Pierce) and Olivia(Jessa Rhodes), with which they rescue, and rehabilitate animals, with the help of children.  She also spends a lot of her time working at a local bar for her Bartender boss, "Dean"(Brendon Miller).  But it is at that very bar, that her world is shaken up when Josh shows up with his new girlfriend, "Bethany Landis"(Allie Haze). Madison does all that she can to avoid him, but then the unthinkable happens, when an anonymous donation for the sum of $5,000, in made to the charity. Initially, Madison and her roommates have no clue but to wonder would could be so generous. But it is after some digging, that the hack savvy Lucas finds out exactly who.  It's none other than Josh Rochette himself.  This causes Madison to have a few questions.  Why would he do this?  Is he trying to win her over(again)? Will he get in the way of a possible new romance with Dean?  Or does her one time man in her life simply want a second chance in order to redeem himself?

Movie Review: Off Limits (Wicked Pictures Passions - 2015)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - December 23, 2015

Starring :
Keira Nicole
Cassidy Klein
Dahlia Sky
Krissy Lynn
Small Hands
Brendan Miller
Seth Gamble
Ryan Driller

Synopsis
Jesse is the quintessential bad boy. His band is the next big thing in Los Angeles and he is on a fast track to stardom. He spends his nights playing sold out shows and in the arms of his many eager fans. He knows he should be thrilled but he can't help but feel something is missing. Then Caitlyn walks into his life. The attraction is instant. And mutual. The problem is that she is his best friend's girlfriend. Things get even more intense when they find themselves roommates. Will Jesse and Caitlyn succumb to their desire or will they have the strength to walk away from each other…?

(Runtime - 1 hr. 35 mins.)
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In the latest release from their WICKED PASSIONS banner, WICKED PICTURES and Writer/Director Stormy Daniels, here present the film, OFF LIMITS.
 
In OFF LIMITS, Jesse Stevens is the lead singer of a successful rock band that often plays in front of its devoted fans, traveling all over, to various clubs to entertain them.  It is the type of fame and popularity, that has attracted many a lady to the singer, and because of that, many of them, he has ended up in bed with, on many occasion.  Yes, while many would consider Jesse to be a player, the truth is, that deep down, it is Jesse who knows that he just hasn't found "the right one" yet.  This all seems to change however, when a dashing young lady named Caitlyn catches his eye at the club. It's love at first sight for him.  But as it would turn out, though, there seems to be a slight problem, as it is soon revealed that Caitlyn is actually dating Jesse's best friend Matt.  who happens to be the same best friend that Jesse recently agreed to let move in with him - yes, both he and his girlfriend(who at that point, Jesse had not met).  Matt, who has just moved back home from Connecticut, has just gotten a new law office job, but ran in a problem himself, when the deal for his townhouse fell through.  So now, with no place to go, both he and Caitlyn have come to live with Jesse, as the two friends reconnect after many years.  His homecoming is surely welcomed by all, especially Jesse, however Jesse wasn't expecting to fall in love with his best friend's girl.  But indeed he has.  It is something that Jesse has difficulty hiding, especially since living in the same house together, often finds the two in a compromising position, or two.  As the time spend living together under one roof progresses, it becomes clear that Matt is obviously more focused on his new job, than spending time with his girlfriend.  This of course causes a rift in the relationship between Matt and Caitlyn, and as a result, Caitlyn begins to spend time with the only one there - Jesse.  Soon, she is dropping off, and picking him up from band practice, attending the shows, and even driving his car during the day.  The two of them become really close, and soon the feelings that she develops for Jesse, match the feelings that he has had for her.  It's a chemistry that is truly undeniable.  But what do they do, as loyalty stands in their way?  Do they put aside their all apparent feelings, in favor of doing the right thing?  Or do they act of their feelings of both lust and passion?