With The Covenant, you have yet another example of a recent movie that I would have seen in the theater had it not been for another release. In this… Read more “The Covenant, 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.
Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
When watching Shakespeare in Love (1998), it is best not to treat it as a historical piece. I address this advice to anyone who thinks that when a movie looks… Read more “Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III
What I do not understand about Scarface (1983) is why anyone would idolize its main character, Tony Montana (Al Pacino). There was a time in my life when I listened… Read more “Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III
On October 17th, 2023, bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States called for a day of fasting and prayer for Israel. Ten days prior to this,… Read more “Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because of my delight in seeing Brendan Fraser in Killers of the Flower Moon, I decided to watch The Mummy Returns (2001). Okay, that is only part of the reason. If… Read more “The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
There has been increasing pressure on me from family and friends to finally watch The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993). There has been nothing about it that has interested me, but… Read more “The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Five Nights at Freddy’s, by Cameron J. Czaja
Apparently when it comes to reviewing video game adaptations for The Legionnaire, I’ve become the go-to guy. Honestly, as a gamer, I don’t mind it too much. From Sonic… Read more “Five Nights at Freddy’s, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
Today, I shall examine the cinematic version of that favorite tale ancient Egyptians I believe is most familiar to audiences. It relaunched the career of Brendan Fraser after… Read more “The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen all seven of the main Classic Universal Monsters collection, I believe that they were not made with an overriding theme in mind. In… Read more “Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III
My quest to watch the classic Universal monster films is getting more complicated. After my viewing of the original The Wolf Man (1941), it looks like it will be even… Read more “The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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