There are some things that I have never done in my life that seem to surprise people when I admit to them my inexperience. One of these is… Read more “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, 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.
Psycho, by Albert W. Vogt III
I wonder how many people when they think of the movie Psycho (1960) bring to mind the 1998 remake starring Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche? I hope not. It is the… Read more “Psycho, by Albert W. Vogt III”
EuroTrip, by Albert W. Vogt III
How immature we all were at one time. In my late teens and early twenties, whenever some dumb, sex-joke fueled comedy came to the theater, I used to… Read more “EuroTrip, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Training Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is it too soon to say nice things about Will Smith? When it came time for the 2002 Academy Awards to be chosen, I was all set for… Read more “Training Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bullet Train, by Albert W. Vogt III
Previews are a double-edged sword. I never skip them when I go to the movies, and I get annoyed with myself when I get to the theater after… Read more “Bullet Train, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Dirty Dozen, by Albert W. Vogt III
My favorite toys growing up were Legos. I do not know how other kids played with them, but for me it was all about building the sets and… Read more “The Dirty Dozen, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Where Eagles Dare, by Albert W. Vogt III
When we think of Clint Eastwood’s early career, we usually associate it with the subgenre of films known as “Spaghetti Westerns,” so named for the productions that… Read more “Where Eagles Dare, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rosewood, by Albert W. Vogt III
Somewhere in the dim reaches of the collected movies in existence are some extremely low budget films that contain yours truly. During my days as a Civil War… Read more “Rosewood, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Outlaw Josey Wales, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before the dawn of the end of civilization (my hyperbolic way of referring to the advent of streaming services), people like me used to consume films at… Read more “The Outlaw Josey Wales, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Demolition Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
My recent review of the original Blade trilogy got me thinking about Wesley Snipes, or at least slightly more than what I would normally, which is to say never. Why… Read more “Demolition Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 