Brittany Runs a Marathon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Bible has more than a few passages that use running long distances as a metaphor for Faith. The one I would like to highlight is Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere…
The Peanut Butter Solution, by Albert W. Vogt III
I hesitate to describe The Peanut Butter Solution (1985) because anything I could say about it would only enhance its strangeness. Now, I am the kind of person who enjoys the bizarre. In a culture that is increasingly either atheist or radically traditional, being Catholic almost feels countercultural. This film is beyond the pale. I…
The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you think the title The Bachelor and the Bobby-Soxer (1947) is strange, wait until I tell you about the rest of the movie. Then again, I cannot be too hard on any film starring Cary Grant. Still, one has to wonder about a story featuring a teenage girl falling in love with a man…
Between Two Ferns: The Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I am a big softie, which I like to think is guided by my Catholic Faith, I do not enjoy making people uncomfortable. That is the premise behind Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019), a film based on a YouTube channel in which Zach Galifianakis plays a version of himself interviewing other celebrities. The…
Street Fighter (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III
My poor girlfriend. Before going to the movies this weekend, I asked her opinion of what we should see. Because she is understanding of what I am trying to do with The Legionnaire, she deferred to my choice. If I did not have this blog, I would have gone with Sense and Sensibility, even if it is…
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a European equivalent to the Super Bowl, it is the Eurovision Song Contest. That statement might not make much sense to you if you are unaware of culture outside of American borders. If nothing else, you can look at the title and surmise that it has something to do with music, whereas…
The Banker, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, knowing history can be a burden. It is hard enough, too, being Catholic. Much of my opinion on how the Church is perceived in popular culture is, admittedly, based on stereotypes. To many, Catholicism is too dogmatic and institutional. American society, supposedly, is different. We ended racism, did we not? When we force ourselves…
