The Squeeze

Harry Berg is both a con artist and an actual artist -- he constructs large sculptures out of television sets -- but he is not particularly successful in either role. He owes some money, which gets him involved with Rachel Dobs, a police detective who works with a collection agency. When Harry comes into possession of a strange parcel, both the con man and the detective find themselves wrapped up in a sinister corporate plot to fix the lottery.

My take

A scrappy underdog tale where a small-time con artist gets caught between rival gangs and organized crime, forced to use his wits and charm to survive. It's got that gritty 80s vibe mixed with dark humor—perfect for when you want something unpretentious and entertaining without heavy emotional baggage.

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