If The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is not a movie, then I am not sure what else to call it. Granted, at only forty minutes in run time,… Read more “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, 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.
Devotion, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever there is a new animated movie out, the first people I turn to are my nieces. Call me crazy, but I do not want to be that… Read more “Devotion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you pay attention to such things, you might notice that Disney often puts out sequels to its so-called animated classics. They rarely get much press or are… Read more “Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Strange World, by Albert W. Vogt III
The de facto chorus in “America” (1968) by Simon and Garfunkel talks of going to look for the title country. It is about two people, boyfriend and girlfriend… Read more “Strange World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Murder Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is never any reason to watch an Adam Sandler movie, and I am including any of his so-called “classics.” Perhaps I am being uncharitable. Yet, outside of 50 First… Read more “Murder Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wing Commander, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, some old and dear married friends of mine asked me to come north to watch their dog as they go on what they call a “baby… Read more “Wing Commander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Commando, by Albert W. Vogt III
In the moderately long teaching career I have had, the class I enjoyed teaching most was, unsurprisingly, a film course. It is a class I mostly inherited from… Read more “Commando, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pocahontas, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may seem counterproductive to praise somebody else for somewhat similar work, but earlier today I saw Screen Junkies’ “Honest Trailer” for Pocahontas (1995). It was fantastic. The review, I mean,… Read more “Pocahontas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wonder, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to a historical drama, I can be a moth to a bright light. Hence, when scrolling Netflix offerings, I came upon The Wonder. My cursory glance at… Read more “The Wonder, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rush Hour 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
Well, let us get this over with, finally. If you have read the reviews of Rush Hour (1998) and Rush Hour 2 (2001), you might have noticed my lack of enthusiasm. The next… Read more “Rush Hour 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 