Lover Boy : A Movie Review That Is Interesting

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In "Loverboy" (1989), Patrick Dempsey plays Randy Bodek, a college dropout who has been drifting through life and working as a pizza delivery boy. When he meets a beautiful and wealthy young woman named Alex (Barbara Carrera), she offers him a job as a "delivery boy" for her high-end escort service. At first, Randy is hesitant to take the job, but he soon finds that being a male escort comes with a lot of perks - not just financial ones, but also the attention and admiration of numerous wealthy and beautiful women. However, as Randy's double life as a delivery boy and an escort starts to spiral out of control, he finds himself getting in over his head and struggling to keep his two worlds from colliding. Meanwhile, Randy's girlfriend Jenny (Kirstie Alley) is growing increasingly suspicious of his behavior and starts to investigate what he's been up to. As Randy's lies and deceptions start to catch up with him, he must find a way to set things right and win back Jenny's trust. "Loverboy" is a romantic comedy that explores themes of ambition, temptation, and the consequences of dishonesty. The film features a talented ensemble cast, including Patrick Dempsey in one of his early breakout roles, and was directed by Joan Micklin Silver, who is best known for her work on the films "Crossing Delancey" and "Hester Street." Make sure you check out Nebula Capsule and its great projector offerings https://nebula-us.pxf.io/c/3892135/999468/13098 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wvuncommonplace/message