The character known as Superman (2025), or Clark Kent (David Corenswet) if you prefer the alter ego the Kryptonian superhero Kal-El uses on Earth, is arguably one… Read more “Supergirl (2026), 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.
Trouble with the Curve, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to baseball films, an oft used phrase by this Catholic reviewer is the reminder that the most successful hitters in the game fail around… Read more “Trouble with the Curve, by Albert W. Vogt III”
High Plains Drifter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Occasionally, while scrolling through films on streaming services, I tell myself that I need to watch more movies from the 1970s. The decade is considered kind of… Read more “High Plains Drifter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scooby-Doo, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was a child, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969-1970, 1978) was as popular as any other animated series. Though it was off the air before I… Read more “Scooby-Doo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Alamo (2004), by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to films about one of the most famous events in American history, certainly in Texas, I prefer the 1960 version of The Alamo (2004). … Read more “The Alamo (2004), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III
In 1940, Thomas Wolfe wrote a book titled You Can’t Go Home Again, which explores the difficulties of revisiting our past. To put a finer point on… Read more “Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Million Pound Note, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you go online to the International Movie Database (IMDb) and look up The Million Pound Note (1954), you will not find a title under that name. … Read more “The Million Pound Note, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Story 5, by Albert W. Vogt III
My recollection of Toy Story 4 (2019) is vague. I do recall franchise stalwart Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) deciding to head into the wilderness(?) to help… Read more “Toy Story 5, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Testament of Ann Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III
Among the many religious orders in the Catholic Church are the Cistercians. They are a monastic set of monks and nuns who are also known as Trappists. … Read more “The Testament of Ann Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III
Why did culture collectively ever like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), henceforth simply Austin Powers? I guess part of it has to do with fond… Read more “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III”
