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?".

The Temptation of Eve (New Sensations Erotic Stories - 2013)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - March 1, 2016

Starring :

Remy LaCroix
India Summer
Dahlia Sky
Xander Corvus
Tommy Pistol

Synopsis
Thrust into an uncomfortable circumstance, Eve (Remy LaCroix) finds herself living under the same roof as Brandon (the man she shared the most intense sexual connection of her life with) and Danny (her current love whom she shares the most intimate emotional connection of her life). Her own curiosity about the man she lusted for long ago, coupled with his desperate attempts at manipulating her back into another affair, leaves Eve straddling the line between right and wrong. Will Eve succumb to Brandon's games? Or will she stay loyal to Danny, the man who continues to be her grounding in the unpredictable, unstable world Brandon has begun to weave for both of them.

(Runtime - 1 hr. 52 mins.)
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In THE TEMPTATION OF EVE, after both losing their jobs "Eve", (Remy LaCroix), a writer, and her boyfriend "Danny"(Tommy Pistol), a graphic designer, have no other resort, than to move in with their mutual friend "Brandon"(Xander Corvus)  For Danny, it's no big deal, to stay with his friend while he is in between jobs, but for Eve, it's a different story.  Why?  Because it was just 3 years ago that she and Brandon had a weekend long fling.  It was an affair that ended badly, as after, Brandon never returned any of Eve's messages, making her essentially just another entry within the journal which he keeps - as he details his sexual experiences.  Eve does her best to keep the secret fling between them in the past, but it isn't long before she cannot resist the memories, as every little thing reminds her about the time that she spent with Brandon - it was one of the greatest sexual experiences of her life.  And it doesn't help matters, that Brandon himself, seems to be reeling her back in, as he seems to be strategically manipulating her.  He says, and does things intentionally, even having sexual encounters within earshot of her - with one of his latest conquests even being the blonde, who replaced her at her previous writing job.  Each of these actions by Brandon, seemingly designed to grab her attention, and get under her skin.  And they do, as they cause Eve to flirt with temptation.  Brandon says that he truly loves Eve, but is it just part of the continuous game, which he has played with countless others?  Or could this be the one time that he is actually telling the truth?  As the temptation pulls her body one direction, with her heart traveling with her husband, as he takes up a job in Seattle in another, Eve must, in the end, make the ultimate choice  between love, and lust.

In Her Head (Vivid - 2012)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - February 18, 2016

Starring :

Lexi Belle
Tati Russo
Taylor Russo
Evan Sone
Xander Corvus
Anthony Rosano
Jerry
Barry Scott

Synopsis
Xoe and Hank are on the run from a set of murderous Twins, out to avenge the theft of their money by Xoe's hand. They're hiding in a hotel with a briefcase full of stolen money and a car trunk full of camping gear. After a few days spent hiding out in the woods, running from the twins and wondering how to evade them, they finally find a hotel to hide in. But the net is closing in fast. Xoe thinks the twins are right behind her...but things might not be so simple. In fact, none of this may be happening at all. Everything - the stolen money, the twins, the chase - might all just be figments of Xoe's imagination. It all just might be In Her Head.

(Runtime - 2 hr. 9 mins.)

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In the film, IN HER HEAD, we follow an outlaw couple on the run.  "Hank"(Evan Stone) and "Xoe"(Lexi Belle), are on the run, after Xoe steals a briefcase containing the sum of $385,000 from a pair of dangerous twins(Tati and Taylor Russo).  The film starts in the present, in which we find Hank and Xoe hiding out in a motel room, but it is clear that it is Xoe in particular, who is still spooked at the thought about being found by the twins.  It is then we are taken back 14 days prior, as Hank and Xoe's trek to where they are currently. is documented.  They start by hiding out in a tent in the woods.  However, when Xoe senses that the twins are on to them, they flee the campsite, and end up in an abandoned, luxury home in the woods.  But although they are now with fireplace, within the comfy confines of the home, Xoe, still has a rather paranoid suspicion.  Long story short, their on-the-run journey leads them to the aforementioned hotel room, but just as they once again begin to feel safe and sound, it would appear that the deadly twins, may, or may not have finally found them.  But with Xoe's mental state seemingly fragile, is this real or just imagined?

Love is a Dangerous Game (New Sensations Romance - 2011)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - February 9, 2016

Starring :

Richie Calhoun
Xander Corvus
Rocco Reed
Jack Lawrence
Natasha Nice
Kimberly Kane
Alyssa Branch
Kelly Klass
                                                                                                                     

Synopsis
When children's writer, Paulina Connelly, decides to embark on a new career writing horror, she has no idea how it will completely change her life. Needing guidance, she seeks advice from acclaimed horror novelist, Wes Mueller. In their first phone conversation she feels an undeniable connection and agrees to meet with him. But, as their relationship progresses, information about his suspicious past comes to light causing her to fear for her own safety. Is Wes the man of her dreams?...or will Paulina be his next victim? Things aren't always what they seem in this quirky, suspenseful romance!

(Runtime - 1 hr. 34 mins.)

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In the film, LOVE IS A DANGEROUS GAME, despite finding great success with her series of "Molly the Magical Meerkat" books, children's book Author, "Paulina Connelly"(Natasha Nice), looks to make a career change, when she is inspired to pen a Horror novel, by the works of best selling Horror Novelist, "Wes Mueller"(Richie Calhoun).  She finds his work, both edgy and exciting, which is just the type of stuff that she hopes to soon write herself.  It takes some convincing on Paulina's part, but soon, she convinces her agent, Donald"(Jack Lawrence), to give her a shot.  However, for Paulina, there is only one problem - she doesn't know where to begin.  Looking for inspiration, who better to call, than the very man whom inspired her in the first place?  Although he has an unlisted number, the savvy Paulina is able to locate and purchase Mueller's number online, and soon calls him up.  Wes Mueller, who seems to live a secluded lifestyle, is at first, put off by the call.  But when he learns of her identity, he is rather thrilled, as he explains that his niece, just so happens to be a fan of "Molly the Meerkat".  From there, sparks conversation, followed with Mueller being glad to help her.  The two soon hit it off, much to the chagrin of Paulina's sister, "Sara"(Kimberly Kane) and her boyfriend, "Craig"(Rocco Reed), who both believe that Mueller is a shady character,  Because, after all, any Author who writes stories with titles such as "Torture Devices of the Soul" "Stungun City" and "Bullet in the Heart of Hate", must be crazy, right?  Paulina initially blows it off, but it is when Sara and Craig locate an article in as issue of "Novelist Monthly". that things about Mueller, begin to look rather suspicious.  The article, published one year ago, chronicles Mueller's 3 month stay in an institution, due to a mental illness.  Could Sara and Craig actually be right?  Could his  story be far more fact than fiction?  It's possible.  And because of that Paulina shuts him out, although he continues to call.  Fast forward in time a little, and it has been some time since she last spoke to Mueller.  However, in a surprise, he unexpectedly shows up at her door, just as she is getting ready to go to dinner.  So, is he there to slaughter her in cold blood?  Not quite.  In fact, he has a plausible explanation for everything, cluing us in on just has dedicated he is to his work.  But that doesn't mean that the two can't have a little fun with Sara and Craig.  When they show up to dinner together, Mueller is quick to assume the act of unhinged crazy person, much to the delight of Paulina, and the real life Horror of Sara and Craig.  In the end, Paulina discovers that sometimes assumptions aren't always true, and that sometimes love finds you when you least expect it.

Lost and Found (New Sensations Romance - 2011)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - February 4, 2016

Starring :

Allie Haze
Lexi Belle
Kimberly Kane
Zoe Voss
Xander Corvus
Chad Alva
Tony De Sergio

Synopsis
In Lost and Found, David (Xander Corvus), a swinging bachelor who's tired of his old ways, can't believe his luck when Jen (Allie Haze) moves in next door. After being uncharacteristically at a loss for words, David is helped by his roommate, Steve (Chad Alva), who devises a scheme that is certain to bring Jen and David together. Is there no limit to what a man will do for a shot at love? Find out in this adorable romance about a man, a woman and the little pup that brought them together by nearly tearing them apart.

(Runtime - 1 hr. 58 mins.)
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In the film, LOST AND FOUND, "David" is a young bachelor, who has has spent most of his young Adult life searching for love.  However most of his discoveries have resulted in only one night stands.  When his latest night out ends just as they always do, with the woman(Zoe Voss), just up and leaving the next morning, David is quick to voice his frustration to his couch potato roommates, Steve"(Chad Alva) and his girlfriend, "Vicky"(Kimberly Kane).  It is then that Steve and Vicky note David's attraction to the new neighbor, the attractive "Jen"(Allie Haze), who has just moved in.  David acknowledges his liking to the new girl next door, but can't fathom a way to break the proverbial ice.  David just so happens to run into Jen as she is out walking her dog, "Boz".  It is a rather casual exchange between the two, as "Boz" seems to take to David.  Ironically it is "Boz", that would soon set things in motion.  That's because, soon when Jen leaves the house to go shopping with her friends "Meg"(Lexi Belle) and "Roger"(Tony De Sergio), "Boz" gets out, and somehow ends up in David's backyard.  When he finds him, he reports it to Steve and Vicky, and it is Steve that has a radical idea.  It's an idea that he believes will get David closer to the girl of his dreams.  Steve thinks that they should hide the dog, while David pretends to know nothing of his whereabouts.  Steve thinks it's a surefire plan, but David, the nice guy doesn't go for it....initially.  However things change when David goes to return "Boz", only to find Jen isn't home.  And of course when David returns home, things sort of gravitate to Steve's original plan.  The roommates hide "Boz", and soon, David and Jen develop a relationship as they do things such as go on walks and post up missing posters around town.  David knows that he has done wrong to arrive at this point, but loves the attention and affection that Jen gives to him.  Which makes it even more complicated, when the two start to fall for one another.  It is at that point, that David is faced with a dilemma.  He knows that he must return "Boz" eventually, but will doing so cause a rift in the good thing that he has found with Jen?  As it turns out, he would eventually have no choice but to finally tell Jen, when Steve and Vicky mistakenly let their cover slip.  Jen, is of course, is devastated by the revelation, and vows to never speak to, or see David even again.  But, as with every great story, fate soon steps in, when it is "Boz", the dog that started the whole ordeal, that brings them back together again.

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.

Movie Review: Dirty Deeds (Wicked Pictures - 2014)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - January 14, 2016

Starring :

Stormy Daniels
Lea Lexis
Dahlia Sky
Gabriella Paltrova
Misty Stone
Ryan Driller
Erik Everhard
Daniel Hunter
Xander Corvus

Synopsis
Co-workers Carrie and Justin are both in need of some extra money. Carrie’s looking for her own place, after discovering her boyfriend’s secret sex tape and Justin’s saving for an expensive engagement ring to satisfy his obnoxious girlfriend. As a result, they join forces and begin working odd jobs for extra money and before long … they begin to fall in love. With scintillating sex and ‘laugh out loud’ dialogue, “Dirty Deeds” will satisfy couples and fans of romantic comedies, as well as fans of, star and director, Stormy Daniels.

(Runtime - 2 hr. 04 mins.)

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In DIRTY DEEDS, a film written and directed by Stormy Daniels, Daniels stars as "Carrie", a woman whose life was seeming to go just fine, before she found out that her boyfriend, "Matt"(Ryan Driller) has been cheating on her.  But that is when things go south, as she realizes that her job at Carson's Collections, a collections agency, just doesn't pay enough to afford a new apartment,  Carrie eventually finds herself soon moving in with a kooky co-worker named Tricia(Joanna Angel).  It's an awkward living arrangement for sure, especially when Carrie takes note of the strange relationship that Tricia has with her brother(Small Hands).  It's enough to urge her to start looking for odd jobs to earn extra money, in order to get her own place.  So together with a co-worker named "Justin"(Xander Corvus), who is in a likewise position(he wants to afford a platinum engagement ring for his demanding girlfriend, "Regina"), Carrie begins to embark on a series of odd jobs to earn money.  It begins with Carrie taking a job at a horse stable, and Justin, a job as a Production Assistant on a porn set.  Neither job, needless to say, works in their favor.  So from there, they join together in their quest. It is a journey that moves them through a series of jobs.  Jobs such as; Repossessing cars, cleaning murder scenes(as well as Port-o-Potties), working on a farm, nude modeling, and lastly they take jobs as exterminators for Tricia's cousin's(Dick Chibbles) company, "Assassinations by Jed". None of the jobs that Carrie and Justin partake in are grand, but they serve their purpose, and in the end, the two are able to meet their goals.  Carrie gets a new apartment, while Justin is able to get Regina her expensive ring.  However, it is when they achieve their goals, that they realize that they do not have everything that they want,  And what they truly want is one another.  In a nice turn of events, all is realized at Justin's very own engagement party.

Movie Review: The Friend Zone (New Sensations Romance - 2012)

Reviewed by: Rick L. Blalock   - January 13, 2016

Starring :

Anthony Rosano
Riley Reid
Dana DeArmond
Danny Mountain
Giovanni Francesco
Lexi Bloom
Xander Corvus

Synopsis
Kevin and Gina are best friends that do absolutely everything together...almost. Unfortunately, despite harboring a major crush on her, he has never been able to move their relationship past the "Friend Zone." So, when Gina suggests that they try their hand at online dating, Kevin's fear of losing her pushes him to do the unthinkable. Stealing the identity of his coworker, Cameron, and creating a fake online profile, he sets out to woo his best friend, Gina. but when she falls for her online suitor and demands that they meet in person, Kevin will have to risk everything by telling the truth. Will his deception destroy their entire relationship, or will they finally step outside the "Friend Zone?"


(Runtime - 2 hr. 04 mins.)

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From NEW SENSATIONS, comes this Jacky St. James penned film, which is Directed by Eddie Powell.  THE FRIEND ZONE, tells the story of 2 best friends, "Kevin Anderson"(Anthony Rosano) and "Gina French", who live together, as a matter of fact, they do almost everything together.  However their relationship is strictly platonic in the eyes of Gina.  However, it is not the same for Kevin, who longs for more of a relationship with her.  Unfortunately, as her best friend, he has had to endure seeing Gina go through a number of different relationships that have left her unhappy.  However, soon, things are shaken up after a nasty breakup with  her long time boyfriend, sends Gina's sister "Wendy"(Lexi Bloom) their way, as she moves in.  Now with the 3 of them ever so unlucky in love, Gina proposes that they all try something.  Online dating.  From there, they agree to create online dating profiles on the paid dating site "Dream Match"(although Kevin and Wendy do so reluctantly.).  Although the girls decide to keep their profiles alive for awhile, with a little success, Kevin quickly deletes his soon after he begins.  But eventually, he comes up with a bright idea - pose as his office coworker, the attractive "Cameron"(Giovanni Francesco).  And so he does.  By creating a new profile, in addition to uploading Cameron's photo, Kevin soon becomes an online persona under the name, "surlysteve".  And as it turns, out, "surlysteve" is a hit, as "surlysteve" not only attracts the attention of women, but men as well.  The response to his online persona is quite surprising, but none more surprising as when the profile catches the attention of the one person he least expected - that's right, Gina.  Not exactly sure about what to do, Kevin, under the guise of "surlysteve" continues on in an online relationship with his friend, as the two talk for hours via messages.  It is by this, that Gina feels that they get to know each other quite well, which brings their relationship to the point where she wants to meet.  In a panic, Kevin is beside himself, however soon, it only gets worse when Wendy brings home a guy that she has just met....who just so happens to be Cameron! With confusion abound, Kevin has no other alternative to drop the act, and tell the truth.  It's a moment that appears to spell the end of Kevin and Gina's longtime friendship.  However, it is the time away that makes the two come to realize that love has always been right there for them all along.  With eachother.