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Jakob Conkling

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Drive

Everything Ken wasn’t allowed to do in the pink Corvette

Reviewed Mar 22, 2024
Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery. Genres: Crime, Drama, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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The Driver

Love Means Never Having To Say “Slow Down, Dammit”

Reviewed Mar 15, 2024
The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective. Genres: Action, Crime, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Disturbia

The Kingdom of the Club Girl Skulls

Reviewed Feb 13, 2024
Kale has a life most teenagers would envy. He spends his days endlessly playing video games, surfing the net, eating junk food and watching cable. He has complete free reign of the house, and a beautiful young hottie named Ashley has just moved in next door. There’s only one problem—he’s not allowed to leave the house. Kale’s under court-ordered house arrest for three months, and if he takes one step beyond a 100-foot perimeter of the house, his next confinement will be in a real prison. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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Body Double

DePalma Does Hollywood

Reviewed Feb 6, 2024
After losing an acting role and his girlfriend, Jake Scully finally catches a break: he gets offered a gig house-sitting in the Hollywood Hills. While peering through the beautiful home's telescope one night, he spies a gorgeous woman dancing in her window. But when he witnesses the girl's murder, it leads Scully through the netherworld of the adult entertainment industry on a search for answers—with porn actress Holly Body as his guide. Genres: Crime, Mystery, Theatrical Release, Thriller
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Body of Evidence

Unlike A Virgin

Reviewed Feb 2, 2024
When an elderly millionaire is found dead with cocaine in his system, his will leaves $8 million to Rebecca Carlson, who was having an affair with him. District attorney Robert Garrett decides to prosecute Rebecca, arguing that she deliberately engaged in wild sex with the old man to overexcite him and lead to his premature death. Defense attorney Frank Dulaney defends Rebecca in court while getting sucked into a dangerous affair with her. Genres: Drama, Romance, Theatrical Release, Thriller

Beverly Hills Cop III

The Crappiest Place On Earth

Reviewed Jan 26, 2024
When his boss is killed, Detroit cop Axel Foley finds evidence that the murderer had ties to a California amusement park called Wonder World. Returning to sunny Beverly Hills once more, Foley reunites with Detective Billy Rosewood to solve the case. Along with Billy's new partner, Detective Jon Flint, they discover that Wonder World is being used as a front for a massive counterfeiting ring. Genres: Action, Comedy, Crime, Theatrical Release