Just when I thought I had reviewed every Star Wars film there is to discuss, scrolling through Disney+ reminded me that there was one more. I am… Read more “Star Wars: The Clone Wars, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Author: Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
Greetings! If you are wondering why the funny robes, it is because I have a Ph.D. in American History from Loyola University Chicago. While there, I wrote my dissertation on Catholics in film. With this blog I intend to bring my Catholic perspective to current film content.
Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I think I am destined to become someone like Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) in Train Dreams (2025). Then again, only God knows my destiny, so I… Read more “Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III
After the events of the day, I had to watch something lighter. In hindsight, I could have made a better choice. What I watched was Donovan’s Reef… Read more “Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is so much sadness in the world, and none of it is the work of God. He put us on this planet to experience the joy… Read more “Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. … Read more “Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a rule, I try to avoid dog movies. I am not as insistent upon this as Diane Blenke, the occasional contributor to The Legionnaire. I know… Read more “Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III”
About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I can empathize with a character in a film, like Marcus Brewer (Nicholas Hoult) in About a Boy (2002), then the production is more likely to… Read more “About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, by Albert W. Vogt III
What can I say? When I see the first of a series, I feel compelled to review the rest. With something like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994),… Read more “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am now going to attempt to review Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983). If you are familiar with Python’s work, particularly this movie, you will… Read more “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
When someone compliments me or thanks me for a favor, I try to be understated in my response. Anything I do for another is only possible because… Read more “The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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