Movie Reviews: With this Ring (New Sensations - 2011)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - April 7, 2016

Starring :

Katie Jordin
Bobbi Starr
Marie McCray
Jessie Andrews
Richie Calhoun
Michael Vegas
Xander Corvus
Giovanni Francesco

Synopsis
When four couples live together under the same roof, something is bound to go wrong. And that something happens when Alice (Katie Jordin) finds a diamond engagement ring hidden inside a cabinet! A myriad of thoughts and emotions overcome the girls when Alice tells them of her find. Who is the lucky girl? Is it too soon? Is it too late? Is this Mr. Right or Mr. Not So Right? A whirlwind of emotions hits everybody by surprise as the girls try to discover which one of their boyfriends intends to propose. And with this ring, they just might learn how to appreciate each other a little more.

(Runtime - 1 hr. 50 mins.)
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The film, WITH THIS RING, tells the story of a group of friends, who all live under the same roof.  Among them are 3 couples; "Alice"(Katie Jordin) and "Chaz"(Xander Corvus), "Kayla"(Marie McCray) and "Xavier"(Giovanni Francesco) and "Bailey"(Jessie Andrews) and "Jack"(Richie Calhoun), and then there is "Stephanie"(Bobbi Starr), who is still reeling fr,om a rocky college romance with "Max"(Michael Vegas).  It's a comfortable and convenient living arrangement for all involved.  However, things are shaken up when Katie makes a startling discovery.  When unable to locate her car keys, she fetches her spare set from the cabinet, however, to her surprise, her keys are not the only thing she finds.  Because she also finds an engagement ring.  It's a discovery which puzzles the ladies of the house, as each of them ponder to whom it could be.  Both confused, but anxious, the ladies aren't sure about what to do.  This is when the lone, mutual friend, Stephanie, proposes that they preform a few tests on their men, to hopefully reveal, just who was responsible for planting the ring.  The ladies from there, try different methods, in an attempt to get their men to crack, however, little do they all know, that the guys themselves, have already made a pact, not to succumb to the idea of settling down.  This leads to much confusion as suspicion continues to linger, as everyone wonders - "Who bought the ring?", and "Who is it for?".

Dear Abby (New Sensations Romance - 2011)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - March 2, 2016

Starring :

Natasha Nice
Ash Hollywood
Zoe Voss
Alyssa Branch
Giovanni Francisco
Xander Corvus
Michael Vegas
Ramon Nomar

Synopsis
Natasha Nice and Giovanni Francisco star in this romantic comedy that is as charming as it is unpredictable. Jack (Giovanni), a somewhat jaded advice columnist, has absolutely no problem dishing out words of wisdom for his romantically challenged readers; while Abby (Natasha), his ex-girlfriend, still lives with him. But when this awkward living arrangement turns into a complicated relationship crisis, will Jack be able to follow his own words of wisdom or will he ultimately lose Abby to another guy?

(Runtime - 1 hr. 52 mins.)

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In the romance drama, DEAR ABBY, "Jack"(Giovanni) works as an advice columnist for the local newspaper.  His column, in which he gives a wide range of relationship advice, is quite popular - especially with his female readers.  In his column, inquiries range from people looking to spice up their stagnate love lives, to those who are just looking to maintain a peaceful, friendly relationship with their ex.  For his readers, Jack seems to always have answers readily available for them.  If he is so great handing out relationship advice to others, then Jack's life must be all roses, right? Wrong.  Because, although he seems to have all the right answers for others, it seems that, when it comes to relationships of his own, things just haven't worked out.  One of those failed relationships was with Abby, who coincidently has been his roommate since they split.  It is a rather awkward living arrangement for sure.  But somehow, they have made it work.  Until now.  Because when Abby begins to finally date again, it complicates things, as Jack, naturally becomes jealous, despite attempting not to make it so obvious.  While one date doesn't go as planned, as she finds the guy sleeping with her good friend "Rachel"(Alyssa Branch) at an office party for the paper, she vows to date more.  This of course, leads her to go one other dates, while pushing her ex, Jack further away - so much so, that he fears losing her for good.  Assuming that he already has, Jack takes to his column to write a parting letter to his ex love, as he agrees to finally move out.  He thought it would, at the very least be a peaceful end, but little did he know however, that it just might be his very column that helps him rekindle the flame once more.

Movie Review: Let it Ride (Digital Playground - 2016)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - February 23, 2016

Starring :

Ariana Marie
Ash Hollywood
Cassidy Klein
Eva Lovia
Mercedes Carrera
Veronica Vain
Xandra Sixx
Seth Gamble
Michael Vegas
Danny Mountain
Richie Calhoun
Ryan McLane

Synopsis
Unlucky in love every-man Dave (Seth Gamble) is shattered when he finds out that his girlfriend Wendy (Eva Lovia) cheated on him with his best friend Tommy (Michael Vegas). With help from his sexy next-door neighbor Cheryl (Ariana Marie), Dave finds his high school crush Vivian on a dating site, and Vivian guarantees Dave will get laid if he comes to visit her in Las Vegas. Now a man on a mission, Dave invites Cheryl and Tommy on a road trip to Vegas. After making a few unexpected detours and meeting several intriguing characters along the way, Dave, Cheryl and Tommy discover that when life gets complicated, it's best to just let it ride. 

(Runtime - 2 hr. 56 mins.)
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In LET IT RIDE, "Dave"(Seth Gamble) is heartbroken to find that his girlfriend, "Wendy"(Eva Lovia), whom he had hoped to marry one day, has cheated on him with his best friend "Tommy"(Michael Vegas).  Down, but not out, Dave soon takes the advice of his sexy neighbor "Cheryl"(Ariana Marie), who suggests that he look online for love.  And almost immediately, he finds, what he believes to be exactly what he is searching for, when he finds the online profile of "Vivian"(Karmen Karma), a hot girl, who just happens to be his High School crush.  Dave eventually reconnects with Vivian, and soon a meeting in Las Vegas, is set up between the two - with the incentive that Vivian guarantees to have sex with him.  And so, with the plan set, Dave hits the road, however, he is not alone, as tagging along, are both Cheryl and Tommy, as they collectively embark on the road trip to Vegas.  Initially, the trip seems as though it will be an easy one, unfortunately though, soon they would encounter a variety of different characters, as well as some problems that put a damper on their perfect plans.  First they run out of gas, and then subsequently are left stranded by the couple, in which they hitched a ride(Ash Hollywood and Ryan McLane, and "Rachel" and "Jethro" respectively).  They are even jailed for illegal Prostitution when they make a stop at a strip club called the "Kitty Cat Club".  But for Dave, the worst of all, is when he discovers that his dream girl, isn't who he thought she was, in fact, she just wants his money.  With that, Dave endures heartache once again, but fortunately for Dave, love is just next door, as the two neighbors finally let their true feelings for each other be known.  And just think, It only took them a road trip and a few mishaps long the way for them to do so.

Fantasies (New Sensations Tales from the Edge - 2015)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - January 28, 2016

Starring :

Carter Cruise
Sara Luvv
Chanel Preston
Katrina Jade
Xander Corvus
Toni Ribas
Richie Calhoun
Michael Vegas
Stallion

Synopsis
A night of good friends and good drinks turns into a wild night of sex and passion when Carter and her 3 college roommates turn her sexual fantasy into reality. Eager to realize her fantasy of having sex with a stranger, Sara meets two men on a business trip and invites them back to her hotel room for wild, anonymous sex... but there is a twist. For her 5-year anniversary celebration, an unsuspecting Chanel has her bedroom fantasy brought to life by her husband and a complete stranger. Passions ignite when Katrina invites a colleague over to hammer out a contract drawn up by her husband - a contract that involves her having sex with another man... Him.

(Runtime - 2 hr. 49 mins.)
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From their Tales from the Edge line, comes this series of 4 vignettes from Directors; Jacky St. James, Eddie Powell, and Paul Woodcrest.  FANTASIES presents 4 short tales about people making their fantasies a reality.  Here, we have a front row seat, as people act out their most desired, most craved fantasies.  The scenarios played out in FANTASIES are strip poker - which leads to a multi-person gang bang. voyeurism, three-way, and submissive sex.

The Exes and Ohhhs (New Sensatons Tales from the Heart - 2015)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - January 21, 2015

Starring :

Aria Alexander
Jade Nile
Alli Rae
Casey Calvert
Michael Vegas
Richie Calhoun
Tyler Nixon
Ryan McLane

Synopsis
While helping friends plan a wedding, Jade and Michael's lingering feelings ignite a passionate conversation about what went wrong in their relationship. Desperately in love with her ex-boyfriend Ryan, Aria concocts a variety of scenarios to lure him over to her apartment. Tyler's true feelings for his ex-girlfriend Alli surface after a heated argument about her new boyfriend. Richie fights to save his relationship with is ex-girlfriend Casey when she suggests they sell the home they own together.

(Runtime - 1 hr. 50 mins.)

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THE EXES AND OHHHS, is a film from Writer/Director Jacky St. James, and NEW SENSATIONS from their "Tales from the Heart" line of films.  It is a vignette film, featuring a series of 4 short stories centering around the idea of Exes rekindling their relationships - and what it takes for them to find love again.

Movie Review: The Dating Game XXX: A Porn Parody (Vivid - 2014)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - December 31, 2015

Starring :

Penny Pax
Anika Albrite
Penny Pax
Dahlia Sky
Ash Hollywood
Michael Vegas
Tommy Gunn
Danny Wylde

Synopsis
It's just like The Dating Game, only Bachelor Number Two means he's doing anal! Welcome to the funniest spoof in game-show-porn history, with a behind the scenes, and on-camera look at freaky makeup artists, fetish-y contestants, and a host who can't stay out of a bachelorette's pants! The Date Game, only from Vivid. Great date night movie...just make sue she's loose.

(Runtime - 1 hr. 28 mins.)
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From the dating capital of the world, Hollywood California it's the dating game show that everyone knows and loves - The Dating Game!  Although this isn't your mom's dating game show - it's THE DATING GAME XXX, a porn parody from VIVID and Director, Hank Hoffman, who with this film, follow up their previous parody of THE NEWLYWED GAME, THE NEWLYWED GAME XXX: A PORN PARODY.

The film finds the game, which is hosted by the eccentric "Tim Slange"(Michael Vegas, as an hilarious take on real host, Jim Lange), playing host to Bachelor, "Paul Robert Davis"(Danny Wylde), as he will choose one of three Bachelorette hopefuls at the end of the game.  They will then win a date, which will see them flown to Boca Raton Florida, where they will enjoy an airboat ride along the Waxahachie Everglades, a couple's horseback excursion, and more.  The 3 Bachelorettes are Bachelorette #1, "Jackie Jean Bradford"(a freak of a lady played by Anikka Albrite), Bachelorette #2, "Angela"(a bit of a ditzy airhead, played by Dahlia Sky[here credited under her former stage name, Bailey Blue]) and Bachelorette #3 "Debbie Rickles"(a nice Southern Belle played by Penny Pax).  After Tim Slange divulges some details about the ladies(Jackie works at a nail salon. Angela collects stuffed bumble bees, and Debbie was born in the back on a deliver truck, on the night of a full moon, and so on), Paul feeds a round of questions, most sexual in nature, in which the ladies field. Questions having to do with things such as; fantasies, late night booty calls, and keeping promises.  The questions and answers, are fun.  However we soon find that it is what they all do during commercial breaks that is the most exciting.  Yes, after the ads for products such as Faboosh Laundry Detergent, and Bilco - hair in a can, are seen, the real action begins.  From the makeup room, dressing rooms, and back stage area, both the game's staff and contestants, just can't keep their hands off one another.  And lucky for us!