Now that we have gotten the entire Rocky franchise out of the way, it is time to address the next cinematic prodigy of pugilism. It starts (again) with Creed (2015). In case you… Read more “Creed, 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.
Rocky Balboa, by Albert W. Vogt III
Through the first five movies in the Rocky franchise, the title character’s love interest and eventual wife, Adrianna “Adrian” Balboa née Pennino was played by Talia Shire. Shire is still… Read more “Rocky Balboa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky V, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here we are, Rocky V (1990). The series at some point became a punchline for how many sequels have been made. I will not trouble with you any of the jokes,… Read more “Rocky V, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky IV, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was inevitable that I would run out of ways of introducing movies in the Rocky franchise. Like many real-life athletes, they probably hung around for too long. Their box office… Read more “Rocky IV, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky III, by Albert W. Vogt III
How do you keep a franchise going when your main character, the title one in the Rocky franchise, is supposed to always be the underdog? The answer lies with sports. The… Read more “Rocky III, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shotgun Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
This past weekend had nothing remarkable released, so I did not go to the cinema. It was just as well. It was my birthday weekend and I felt like… Read more “Shotgun Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky II, by Albert W. Vogt III
Honestly, I had never seen any of the films in the Rocky franchise. As I indicated in my review of the original, Rocky (1976), there are many aspects of them that… Read more “Rocky II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the imminent release of Creed III, I thought it would be nice to go back to where it all began with Rocky (1976). It is one of those movies that… Read more “Rocky, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Fish Called Wanda, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much about A Fish Called Wanda (1988) that does not necessarily feed the soul. That is, of course, what a Catholic reviewer such as myself prizes the most… Read more “A Fish Called Wanda, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legend of Zorro, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Legend of Zorro (2005), a current house guest of mine and I went down to the beach. We did so because an expensive looking yacht had beached… Read more “The Legend of Zorro, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 