The Devil Wears Prada 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I wrote my review for The Devil Wears Prada (2006), I remarked on how I try to avoid titles that have the word “satan” in them. My reasoning is that they are typically horror films, and they are not my favorite cinematic fare. Of course, this one is a romantic comedy of sorts about,…
Widow Clicquot, by Albert W. Vogt III
Slow moving films are not for everyone. Even I can get caught up in a dragging narrative. When this happens, I get frustrated, wondering where the plot is going. At that point, everything becomes silly to me. With each passing minute, the story unwinds and I am tempted to shut it off. Still, if you…
I Don’t Know How She Does It, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the misconceptions about Catholicism is that it is a religion that puts women into two categories: they can be either mothers or nuns, the latter of which is sort of like being a mother anyway. To do anything else would be considered sinful. These are stereotypes, of course, and the core of these…
Troop Zero, by Albert W. Vogt III
One aspect of Catholicism I like to remind readers of is that the religion is not antithetical to science. Indeed, there have been Catholics involved in some of the most major advancements in human history. An early pioneer of genetics was an Austrian Augustinian friar named Gregor Mendel in the nineteenth century. If his name…
Blue Moon, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am no student of musical theater. If you have read enough of my reviews for The Legionnaire, you will already be aware of my general distaste for musicals. As such, when I watch a movie like Blue Moon (2025), names like Oscar Hammerstein II (Simon Delaney), Lorenz “Larry” Hart (Ethan Hawke), and Richard Rodgers…
The Forgotten Battle, by Albert W. Vogt III
War sucks. Recent events bear out this point. It does not matter what side you are on, little good comes of armed conflict. I am sure the argument is already forming in your head, asking what about the defeat of Nazi Germany, or other struggles against aggression. Yes, in certain cases, war can be justified. …
Patch Adams, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is a privilege to discuss with you a film like Patch Adams (1998), although I am not in good company when it comes to film critics. I will chalk my approval up to my Faith, which is part of why I enjoyed it. What my fellow reviewers call maudlin can often be recast as…
The Legionnaire 