Donald Paul Pemrick Movies

A slick investment advisor attempts to impress a prospective client by volunteering as a counselor at a camp for foster children, and begins to reassess his priorities after developing a bond with a young boy from a broken home in this tender drama inspired by actual events. Eli's mother is a drug addict, and his father is physically abusive. When police answer a domestic disturbance call at Eli's home on his 10th birthday, the young boy is placed in a youth facility where compliance takes precedence over compassion. Meanwhile, Ken Matthews is an investment banker with a bright future. In a calculated effort to dazzle his latest client, a wealthy heiress, Ken volunteers at a youth camp for at-risk children. There, he's paired with Eli (Miles Elliot). As the two settle into a cabin shared with compassionate counselor Samuel (Asante Jones) and his quirky charge Redford, it doesn't take long for Ken to realize that he's way out of his league. Eli sees right through Ken, and lashes out at him whenever possible. At first, Ken responds with frustration and anger. The more he learns about Eli's tragic past however, the more his heart goes out to him. In time Ken learns to love Eli unconditionally, a love that's soon challenged when the young boy's brutish father pays an unexpected visit to the camp. At that moment Eli's plight becomes real to Ken, prompting the once-neglectful counselor to do some serious soul searching, and make a sacrifice that could drastically alter the future of a boy who's stuck in a dangerous downward spiral. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A mismatched canine duo teams up to protect their masters from a scheming pair of thieves in this Christmas comedy for the whole family. As The Bannister family arrives at their beloved Aunt Barbara's house in Southern California, the children are delighted to be greeted by a mischievous puppy named Eve (voice of Peyton List). Unfortunately, the Bannister's loyal dog Zeus (voice of Joey Lawrence) is less than thrilled by the adorable new addition to the family. Zeus sees Eve as a troublemaker, and, deciding that the house isn't big enough for two canines, runs away. But when Zeus spies sneaky bandits Ted and Stewey sneaking into Aunt Barbara's house as the family heads to church, he realizes that his only hope for thwarting the burglary is to team up with Eve, and teach the crooks a lesson in respecting other people's property. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

The love of his life gunned down by the ruthless Kennedy brothers, legendary Old West lawman Wyatt Earp forms a posse that includes Doc Holliday, Bat Masterson, Charlie Bassett, and Bill Tilghman to track down the vicious outlaws, and avenge her murder. Meanwhile, in order to get to the Kennedy brothers, Earp and his men will first have to go through their notorious father, a powerful man who isn't about to go down without a fight. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A scheming dog plots to prevent his master from taking an extended work trip to London by setting him up with their pretty neighbor in this lighthearted romantic comedy with a canine twist. Recruited by his boss to establish a new office in London, Los Angeles-based journalist Eric plans to send his dog Gabe to grandpa's house while he's away on business. Before Eric leaves, however, he must first uncover the identity of notoriously hermetic author RL Dutton, whose popular books have been topping the bestseller lists. Meanwhile, Gabe strives to form a love connection between his master and their neighbor Sarah in hopes that Eric won't want to leave town if he's got a new girlfriend. Little does the crafty pup realize that RL Dutton is in fact Sarah's pen name. Later, when Eric and Sarah's budding romance hits a serious roadblock, their future happiness rests in the paws of a little dog with a gift for bringing happy couples together. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

One man takes a stand against a vicious robber baron and his ruthless crew of cutthroats in this western set in the Sierra Mountains, and starring Michael Madsen. The year is 1887. Upon losing his home and his wife, former Civil War sharpshooter William Drayton disappears into the high country. He thought his daughter Elizabeth was dead, but he was wrong. When she finds him, they decide to start a new life together. Unfortunately peace isn't in the cards to Drayton, because power-hungry former banker Horace Scarsdale is determined to get rich by becoming a railroad tycoon, and anyone who stands in his way must answer to "The Company Men." When no one in town dares stand up to Scarsdale's thugs, Drayton realizes he's walked out of one war, and straight into another. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

This mockumentary traces the remarkable story of mouth-guitar legend Darnell Dawkins, a childhood friend of Jimi Hendrix who filled in for the legendary guitarist at Woodstock after Hendrix missed his flight. Though Dawkins' disapproving father fought hard to suppress any footage of his son's performances, this film reveals the true genius of the musician whose greatest instrument was his own body. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Three twentysomething friends work their charm on some of the more mature ladies at a popular Aspen ski resort in this sexy comedy starring Lara Flynn Boyle. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A mischievous Maltese puppy attempts to prevent her lonely owner from forming a love connection for fear that she will be neglected in this lighthearted comedy starring Cynthia Gibb. Single college professor Madeline has resigned herself to a solitary future when handsome architect Kevin wanders into her life, and sweeps her off of her feet. But Kevin never suspected that Madeline's adorable pup Cinnamon was determined to keep her owner all to herself, and every time the pair attempt to go out on a date the dog seems to get in the way. Later, when Kevin agrees to dog-sit for Cinnamon, the four-legged troublemaker runs away in hopes that Madeline will find out, and leave him for good. But Christmas can be lonely without someone to cuddle up with, and as the winter winds begin to blow, Kevin determines to find Cinnamon no matter what it takes. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A remarkable dog helps to solve a supernatural mystery and locate a missing cat in this playful family-oriented comedy from the people who brought you The Dog Who Saved Christmas. Halloween is on the horizon, and the Bannister's have just moved into their new home. As George (Gary Valentine) and Zeus (voice of Joey Lawrence) investigate a particularly suspicious neighbor (Lance Henriksen), they encounter a terrifying canine (voice of Mayim Bialik) and stumble across an old dark house. Just when it looks like they've gotten themselves into a tight jam, however, the sleuthing pair find unlikely allies in the form of two incompetent burglars (Dean Cain and Joey "Coco" Diaz) with a habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. And they'll need all the help they can get, because a local cat has gone missing, and no one seems to have any idea where it has disappeared to. Co-starring Curtis Armstrong and Elisa Donovan. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A Vietnam Veteran comes home from the war, and finds that his biggest battle has yet to be fought in this unhinged spoof starring Kevin Sorbo and Danny Trejo. Sal Bando (Sorbo) has served his country proudly, and now the time has come to be with his family back home. Upon returning to his career as a pool boy, however, Sal finds that foreigners have flooded the job market, and his career options have all dried up. Meanwhile, Sal aims to settle the score with the ruthless madman (Trejo) who killed his family in cold blood. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

A woman brings her boyfriend to the hospital for outpatient surgery, and fights for answers after he seemingly vanishes into thin air. When Mary (Brittany Murphy) dropped Kevin (Dean Cain) off at the hospital, doctors told her that he'd be ready for discharge in just a few short hours. Later, she returns to pick him up, only to be told that no patient with that name was ever registered at the hospital. Frantic, Mary turns to the police, who merely patronize her after discovering that she has a history of mental illness. As Mary's search intensifies, she discovers that Kevin's disappearance may be part of an elaborate cover-up involving the hospital staff, and that her "missing" boyfriend may have been in on the ruse all along. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

George Stults, Jeffrey Combs, and Peter Fonda star in Fred Olen Ray's historical western exploring the mythology of legendary outlaw brothers Frank and Jesse James. Jesse (Stults) has been mortally wounded, forcing Frank (Tim Abell) break up the gang. With a plan to rendezvous in four days, the outlaws attempt to stay one step ahead of the Marshalls, but soon discover there's a traitor in their midst. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi