Bryan Burke Movies
A kid who is still struggling with the loss of a parent has an unexpected challenge thrown in his path in this coming-of-age drama. Adam (Evan Peters) has just wrapped up his last year in middle school, and is waiting out the summer before he enters high school. Adam is still dealing with the death of his mother and younger sister in a car wreck two years earlier. In tribute to them, Adam hasn't cut his hair since the accident, while Adam's father (Chris Eigeman) prefers to blunt his own sorrows by drinking and giving his son bad advice. Given to angry outbursts of violence, Adam finds he's better off turning to his grandmother (Louise Fletcher) or Father Dan (Kevin Sorbo), an open-minded priest who prefers talking to kids on the basketball court rather than in the church rectory. Over the summer, Adam makes friends with Johnny (Bryan Burke), but he also gains an enemy -- Jerry (Donato Mario Alleva), an older student with a bullying personality and a hatred of long hair. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Evan Peters, Christopher Eigeman, (more)
A boy tries to solve the mysteries of growing up with the help of a ghostly friend in this comedy-drama. Thirteen-year-old Danny (Bryan Burke) is having more than his share of problems adjusting to life after the death of his father, and it doesn't help that he's falling in love with Julie (Michelle Trachtenberg), a girl who has been his best friend for years. Julie happens to have a crush on Archie (Michael Galeota), a new kid at school, and she finds Danny's attempts to win her heart more comical than convincing. While visiting his father's grave to play him a song he's been learning for the school band, Danny encounters the ghost of Hubbie Darling (Ralph Macchio), a jazz saxophonist from the '30s who is waiting for the spirit of the woman he loved. Hubbie takes Danny under his wing and tries to give him a few pointers on the fine art of dealing with the fairer sex -- while also showing him how to play his horn like a pro. Forever Together (which was produced under the title Can't Be Heaven) also features Diane Ladd, Garry Marshall, and Matt McCoy. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Bryan Burke, Ralph Macchio, (more)
In NYC's Spanish Harlem, Puerto Rican emigrant Juan Jose (Bryan Burke) enters a new school where he becomes friendly with Joey (Kyle Gibson) and Louie (Mario Renden), who call their new pal J.J. The three unite as a tight trio of close friends, hoping to someday open a bar together. The story leaps 15 years into the future, revealing they never opened the bar. J.J.'s life is beginning to unravel as he moves from cocaine to heroin, and his two buddies take steps to help him. The story features a voiceover narration by J.J., and the soundtrack songs include performances by Otis Rush, Jerry Vale, and Jamie Rollins. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- James Quattrochi, Loreto Mauro, (more)
