With it being the Halloween season, which is a strange concept to me, I thought I might delve into some spooky movies. What you are less likely to… Read more “The Invisible Man (1933), 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.
The Mummy (1932), by Albert W. Vogt III
There are, of course, more modern versions of The Mummy (1932). The one with which I am familiar stars Brendan Fraser as the American member of the French Foreign Legion,… Read more “The Mummy (1932), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dracula, by Albert W. Vogt III
If during this Halloween season, or any other time, you find that you are in the mood for a vampire film, then please do not watch Bram Stoker’s… Read more “Dracula, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Killers of the Flower Moon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Trailers are important to me. When I go to the cinema, if I do not see them, I feel as if I have missed out on part of… Read more “Killers of the Flower Moon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Monuments Men, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Monuments Men (2014), you might think it interesting but boring. Huh, you might say to yourself, I did not know that, before deleting it from your memory… Read more “The Monuments Men, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hacksaw Ridge, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is strange the petty things that lead to arguments. In the moment, and sometimes well after, they do not seem trivial. Hindsight, though, which is a particular gift… Read more “Hacksaw Ridge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I watch a movie like Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier (1955), my brain goes in many directions. For example, why was this released before Davy Crockett and the… Read more “Davy Crockett: King of the Wild Frontier, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Catch Me If You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a few reasons why I enjoy Catch Me If You Can (2002). It is not because the film’s protagonist, Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), is a con artist. The… Read more “Catch Me If You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
American Sniper, by Albert W. Vogt III
Does anyone remember American Sniper (2014)? I ask that question for a number of reasons. First, I recall the uproar it caused in some circles when it was released. The worry was… Read more “American Sniper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
He’s Just Not That Into You, by Albert W. Vogt III
Although I am happy for Gigi (Ginnifer Goodwin) by the end of He’s Just Not That Into You (2009), who also acts as the narrator, it is ultimately a… Read more “He’s Just Not That Into You, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 