Gladiator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Fun fact: I have “SPQR” tattooed on my left arm. True story. If you know your Russell Crowe films, then you know where this is going. If not, then go watch Gladiator (2000). I was quite taken with the film when it came out, so much so that I had the mark of the Roman… Read more “Gladiator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Braveheart, by Albert W. Vogt III
The brain is one of the most incredible devices that God ever conceived. Admittedly, this statement is fueled by a bit of egotism. I love my brain, and I am thankful for it. But it does some odd things sometimes, and in those moments I talk to it in the third person as if there… Read more “Braveheart, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Last of the Mohicans, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I use films in my history courses, it is not without trepidation. Hollywood, more often than not, gets the past wrong. And yet, so many people look at historically based movies and believe that is what “really happened.” No. A thousand times, no. Hence, when one of them makes it into my classroom (though… Read more “The Last of the Mohicans, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Maverick, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would appear that I am on somewhat of a Mel Gibson kick, lately. When I watched The Professor and the Madman (2019), it had nothing to do with him being in it. I encountered a movie based on a book I enjoyed and wanted to see it. Still, watching it got me thinking about… Read more “Maverick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Moana, by Albert W. Vogt III
My brother-in-law has a hilarious penchant for singing tunes. He is not a gifted vocalist, but that is part of the fun. When he hits the high notes in certain ballads, he screeches somewhat like a teenager going through puberty. My sister and I get a kick out of it, whereas my nieces roll their… Read more “Moana, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Pianist, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes history is too painful. Whether we look back on difficult moments in our own lives or those of the distant past, memories can flood our hearts and minds with emotions we would rather not feel. Though there is clearly more to it than the oversimplification I am about to give, I believe this is… Read more “The Pianist, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I saw The Conjuring (2013), I recall coming away from it thinking that it was not that bad. Typically, I do not go in for horror films. Aside from the grotesque and sometimes purposely cursed images that I would rather not see, I find them to be formulaic and predictable. However, two people drew… Read more “The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, by Albert W. Vogt III”
