It Started in Naples, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching It Started in Naples (1960), I am unsure as to whether it is stereotypically Italian or something authentic. As to the latter of those two extremes, there is the location shooting, which captures the picturesque views of the Italian Mediterranean coastline. This Catholic also appreciated the religious culture on display, one steeped in…
The Bluff, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do you get when you combine The Bourne Identity (2002) with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)? You get The Bluff. Please note, that is not a good thing. I knew I was in trouble from the opening crawl. Today’s film is set in 1846, but it talks about…
One for the Money, by Albert W. Vogt III
With my background in history, I sometimes think of creative ways in which I could use such a degree. One recent idea I came up with is to be a private investigator (PI). My reasoning was, admittedly, thin. The key word was “investigator,” which means research. I did plenty of that while pursuing my doctorate,…
Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that see history in stark terms. To such people, something happened one way or the other, and there is no room for interpretation. I put forward the myriad of World War II films as a counter to this supposition. The trailer for Enemy Line (2020) claims that it is about a plan…
Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is that time of the year when Disney remembers its animation roots and gives us some kind of cute, cartoon movie. I try not to pay attention to such things, though it is difficult given my other role as one half of the dynamic duo known as Oh Man Disney. I am the Catholic…
Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whether or not you’re a fan of the slasher series Scream, one can’t deny how impactful the franchise has been not only to the sub-genre itself, but to horror in general. Much like Micheal Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Jason Vorhees, Ghostface has become a signature horror icon. Much like the horror icons in their respective…
Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a couple of the past few times I have been to Confession, the priest has handed me a small prayer card that, on one side, says, “God in all things.” This was brought to mind today while watching Lilly (2024), the biopic about Lilly Ledbetter (Patricia Clakrkson). It is somewhat embarrassing that this name…
The Legionnaire 