Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was in the eighth grade, I was introduced to a television show called Highlander: The Series. It starred Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod, and I suppose that you can guess what part of Scotland he is from based on the title. He is immortal, one of a few walking the planet, and the only way he… Read more “Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Airplane!, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is hard to describe comedies. As you read the synopsis of Airplane! (1980) to follow, you could get the impression that it is an action-thriller. It has all the hallmarks of a more serious flick. Flying by itself is fraught with potential dangers, even after over a century of man taking to the skies, and in the best of… Read more “Airplane!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am a sentimental fool. Such a life can be a double edge sword. Cutting one way, it means that you are pleasant and thoughtful towards others. Cutting the other, you can get trapped in a pit of nostalgic sadness. Being this kind of person also makes me prone to the wiles of certain types of films. I do not… Read more “Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Clockwork Orange, by Albert W. Vogt III
When researching my doctoral dissertation, The Costumed Catholic: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928-1973(2013), my quest for information brought me to Georgetown University. In the special collections department of their library are the papers of Martin Quigley, a sort of early film critic who published a few semi-influential periodicals on the motion picture industry. I found myself pouring… Read more “A Clockwork Orange, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Copshop, by Albert W. Vogt III
This past weekend presented a dilemma. Neither the new Clint Eastwood film Cry Macho or the one I ultimately chose, Copshop, appealed to me. When a movie reviewer such as myself is not inspired by any of the top selections, how does one make a decision? The first place I went to was rotten tomatoes. The fan reaction to both was roughly… Read more “Copshop, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sing, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the imminent release of Sing 2, my sister recently suggested that I take my nieces to see it. It is part of the reason she put Sing (2016) on my suggestion list on social media. I remember previews for the original. Nothing about it made me think that I must see it. It is animated and basically a musical. Well, kind of,… Read more “Sing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blade Runner 2049, by Albert W. Vogt III
Previous attempts at watching Blade Runner (1982) have all ended in failure. As a self-proclaimed cinephile, should I feel ashamed by the fact that I cannot seem to get through this classic piece of science fiction? Who is to say? I am sure someone will, anyway. Hence, my recollection of the original consists of fragments of the film. I know that Harrison… Read more “Blade Runner 2049, by Albert W. Vogt III”
