The Reel Dad

In the sharp and delightful “Late Night,” the great Emma Thompson reminds us that she still commands the screen, both the small one in the story and the big one … read more

Once upon a time, in a land called the 1970s, a brash young man from England shook up the musical world with outrageous costumes, exaggerated behavior and brilliant music. That … read more

I love watching Diane Keaton on screen. No matter what role she plays, or situation she maneuvers, this Oscar-winning actress keeps her performances fresh with her sly touch of humor … read more

She made it look so easy. Of the movie stars we cherished in the 1950s and 1960s, Doris Day was often the one we suspected could be playing herself. She … read more

(The Reel Dad welcomes back Garrett Schumann, otherwise known as one of the reel sons, who contributed to this column for several years. Garrett holds a doctorate of music composition … read more

A movie camera can capture a performer’s soul. The lens moves beyond the notes that may be sung, the mood a performer may be creating, the people that may be … read more

This week, Jonathan Schumann rejoins his father, Mark, to recreate the father-and-son reviews that appeared in print for many years, starting in 1999. From Jonathan: Elisabeth Moss gives a committed … read more

She fills her days by doing things for others. Though she lives one of the final chapters of her life, she does not consider herself finished with helping people. She … read more

The history lesson is strong in “The Best of Enemies,” a well-intentioned look at racial tension in the South in the early 1970s. Writer/director Robin Bissell expands a little-known chapter … read more

Early spring is an odd season for the movies. As soon as the Academy Awards are presented, some studios slow down their releases while others showcase films originally intended for … read more