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    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.

    Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, by Albert W. Vogt III

    With Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, there are now a total of seven films in the Mission: Impossiblefranchise.  Counting this one, I think I have seen three, maybe… Read more “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 17, 2023July 14, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There will be many of you, probably most of you, that will pan The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017).  Had I not had the night I had last night, I… Read more “The Resurrection of Gavin Stone, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 16, 2023July 14, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Monsters, Inc., by Albert W. Vogt III

    Do you want to know how big of a Star Wars nerd I am?  The only reason I bought a ticket for Monsters, Inc. (2001) when it came out in theaters was… Read more “Monsters, Inc., by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 15, 2023July 14, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    We’re the Millers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Welcome to another edition of Albert wrestling with a film with adult content, but some genuinely good moments.  Today’s example is We’re the Millers (2013).  It is a film that I… Read more “We’re the Millers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 14, 2023July 13, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Fundamentals of Caring, by Albert W. Vogt III

    It may be coming time to move on from the “Feel Good Movies” category on Netflix.  This was the conclusion I came to as I scrolled through the… Read more “The Fundamentals of Caring, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 13, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Yes Day, by Albert W. Vogt III

    One of the reasons I had yet to see Yes Day (2021) is because I could not think of how it would be much different than Yes Man (2008).  There are some… Read more “Yes Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 12, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Mixtape, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Some movies invite comparisons.  Recently, I saw Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in the theater.  In my review, I noted some interesting moments, but overall frustration with an unfulfilled… Read more “Mixtape, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 11, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Sound of Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When dealing with a movie as powerful as Sound of Freedom (2022), one does not make the typical jokes as I attempt at the outset of these reviews.  At its… Read more “Sound of Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 10, 2023March 25, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    New in Town, by Albert W. Vogt III

    I was born in a small town outside of Chicago, Illinois, or at least it was small when I came into the world.  In many respects, it is… Read more “New in Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 9, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Paths of Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are not many good movies made about World War I.  There are those out there who barely know of the conflict’s existence, much less what took place… Read more “Paths of Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 8, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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