Reel Son: Terminator Salvation not worth seeing

Written by MATTHEW SCHUMANN
Thursday, 28 May 2009 12:38

For several years, Matthew Schumann contributed film reviews as part of the “Take Two” father-and-sons movie reviewer team. This week, his father Mark, “the reel dad,” steps aside to bring Matthew back to the column for a guest appearance.

Summer Hours: New French film about family

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 21 May 2009 10:34

Each week, the Reel Dad checks the nutritional value of a movie — new or classic — to help parents choose what to watch with their children. This week’s pick is the new French film, Summer Hours.

Star Trek: A classic tale, reinvented

Written by Jonathan Schumann
Thursday, 14 May 2009 10:33

For several years, Jonathan Schumann contributed film reviews as part of the “Take Two” father-and-sons movie reviewer team. This week, his father Mark, the “Reel Dad,” steps aside to bring Jonathan back to the column for a guest appearance.

I’ll start with an embarrassing confession. When I was a kid, I was a trekkie.

I’ve Loved You So Long: Academy recognition failure

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 07 May 2009 13:08

Looking for a movie to share with your family? Each week, the Reel Dad shares the “nutritional value” of a new release at the theater or on DVD. And, this week, he checks out I’ve Loved You So Long, now available on DVD.

State of Play: An entertaining political thriller

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 30 April 2009 11:01

Looking for a movie to share with your family? Each week, the Reel Dad shares the “nutritional value” of a new release at the theater or on DVD. And, this week, he checks out State of Play, now in local theaters.

Marley and Me: The dog steals the show

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 23 April 2009 14:25

Looking for a movie to share with your family? Each week, the Reel Dad shares the “nutritional value” of a new release at the theater or on DVD. And, this week, he checks out Marley and Me, now available on DVD.

Ridgefield actress soars in I Love You, Man

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 16 April 2009 10:48

Each week, the Reel Dad checks the nutritional value of a movie — new or classic — to help parents choose what to watch with their children. This week’s pick is the new comedy, I Love You Man.

A salute to the great composer for film, Maurice Jarre

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 09 April 2009 11:03

When Academy Award-winning composer Maurice Jarre died last week, he left a legacy of beautiful music created for a gallery of films. His death offers an opportunity to spotlight this most important element of the movie experience. This week, the Reel Dad salutes the music and movies of this marvelous movie composer.

Tony Gilroy’s Duplicity: Great fun at the movies

Written by Sally Sanders
Thursday, 02 April 2009 10:07

Each week, the Reel Dad checks the nutritional value of a movie — new or classic — to help parents choose what to watch with their children. This week’s pick is the new film by writer/director Tony Gilroy, Duplicity.

Julia Roberts and Clive Owen have so much natural charm, and contagious chemistry, they could probably make any mere trifle feel like a complete cinema meal. Fortunately, master movie-maker Tony Gilroy gives them more to work with in the delightful romantic thriller, Duplicity. The film offers just the right balance of fun, mischief and romance to give you a great cinema snack.

‘W’ is utterly bizarre movie junkfood, now on DVD

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 26 March 2009 12:24

As the film business gears up for the spring releases, the Reel Dad takes a look at a major release from last fall, W, now available on DVD.

There’s no way to know if anything that is portrayed in Oliver Smith’s utterly bizarre would-be biopic W actually happened, except, of course, the election of George W. Bush, the lead-up to the war in Iraq, and the unique way the former President speaks and gestures, what I guess is called a Texas swagger. So don’t come to the film expecting anything other than a two-hour treat of high caloric movie junkfood. This is one trashy film and, on a few levels, quite a bit of fun.