Agora, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot for a Catholic reviewer to say about Agora (2009). Perhaps the place to start would be that the film was made at all. This has nothing to do with its Christian character, which does not display the Faith in the best light. Nonetheless, the Church assisted in the depictions of the…
GOAT, by Albert W. Vogt III
Usually, when an animated film comes out in the theater, I pray that there is a feature aimed at adults appearing at the same time so that I safely avoid a film like GOAT. Luckily, for that weekend there was the underwhelming Crime 101. Even if it did not live up to what I hoped…
The Exception, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, knowledge can be a burden. Before continuing, please allow me to say what I am not talking about when it comes to knowledge. First, I am not trying to brag. I did receive a terminal degree in history, but there is a lot about the subject of which I am unaware. At the same…
Regretting You, by Albert W. Vogt III
I do not mind telling you that I am a sucker for emotional movies. Many avoid them because they do not like to be sad. Such a stance is understandable. Matters of the heart are weighty, and the world is heavy enough these days. What I would suggest to those who think this way is…
Causeway, by Albert W. Vogt III
A few days ago I had the misfortune of watching and reviewing Mardis Gras: Spring Break (2011). I do not wish to revisit that so-called movie. My only reason for mentioning it is to contextualize it regarding today’s film, Causeway (2022). They are both set in New Orleans, but that is where the similarities end. …
The Breadwinner, by Albert W. Vogt III
As happens with many comedies, the end credits for The Breadwinner feature outtakes. With them are snippets of star Nate Bargatze’s stand-up comedy. The comedian plays the title character, Nate Wilcox, and it is evident that much of what you are seeing here was inspired by the jokes he tells on stage. This is not…
Outcome, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I remembered that I have a subscription to Apple TV. Because of the popularity of other streaming services like Amazon Prime and Netflix, I hope you will forgive my faulty memory. Indeed, the majority of my selections have come from the other two platforms. However, Apple TV has a few selections unique to its…
The Legionnaire 