Vicky Christina Barcelona: Delightful Woody Allen film

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 19 March 2009 12:34

As the dust settles on Oscar for another year, the Reel Dad takes a look at a winner of an Academy Award for acting, Vicky Christina Barcelona, now available on DVD. Take a look.

Oscar nominee The Wrestler: Powerful character study

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 12 March 2009 12:44

A salute to Oscar-winner Milk and its star, Sean Penn

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 05 March 2009 14:16

As the dust settles on Oscar for another year, the Reel Dad takes a look at the winner of two Academy Awards, Milk, including one for Best Actor Sean Penn. Take a look.

Five things we love about the 2009 Oscars

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 26 February 2009 14:17

For a movie fan, the Academy Awards is more than a broadcast honoring people who achieve, it is a celebration of how the film industry contributes to entertainment and culture around the world. And, over the years, we have come to love the Oscar show, not only for the films that are honored but for the classic moments (some intended, some not) the broadcast offers to those of us who sit at home, fill out our ballots and share the fun with familiy and friends.

Father and son make their Oscar picks

Written by by MARK and JONATHAN SCHUMANN
Thursday, 19 February 2009 16:04

Every Oscar season is a moment in time. A moment when, perhaps briefly, a film achievement is considered the very best. A moment when, perhaps memorably, a creator offers insight into a magical process. A moment that, naturally, is influenced what else is going on in the world.

Revolutionary Road: A disjointed drama misses the mark

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 12 February 2009 14:19

With Oscar season in full swing, film theaters are showing offerings that will be contenders for the honors. This week, The Reel Dad visits the new film, Revolutionary Road.

‘Son’ finds The Reader ‘painfully self-serious drama’

Written by Jonathan Schumann
Thursday, 05 February 2009 12:13

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 let Jonathan take a look at a nominee for several Academy Awards.

Slumdog Millionnaire: Here’s a movie for our times

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 29 January 2009 14:40

With Oscar season in full swing, theaters are showing offerings that will be contenders for the honors. This week, The Reel Dad visits the new film, Slumdog Millionnaire.

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button: Magical!

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 22 January 2009 11:37

With Oscar season in full swing, film theaters are showing offerings that will be contenders for the honors. This week, The Reel Dad visits the new film, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.

Oscar nomination picks: Is it Kate’s year?

Written by Mark Schumann, Father of Three
Thursday, 15 January 2009 12:14

Next Thursday, Jan. 22, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will announce its nominations for the 81st Oscars. For movie lovers, this begins a marvelous season of speculation and debate. Here are the Reel Dad’s picks for the Oscar nominations.