One thing I sometimes rail against when it comes to actors is how there are those who are type-casted, or seem to repeatedly play the same kind… Read more “The Gold Rush, 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.
City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I go through the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time (GAFAT, I guess), I realized tonight that the shorter ones will… Read more “City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some days, you just have to watch a Marx Brothers movie. I will not get into the specific details as to why. They are not important. I will admit to… Read more “A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The General, by Albert W. Vogt III
For reasons I could not explain to you, when we think of the silent film era, the first name that usually comes to mind is Charlie Chaplin. That… Read more “The General, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scream VI, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I opened my movie showtimes app and saw that Scream VI was playing, I knew. My broadcast partner at Down & Out Reviews, Isaac, claims we had a discussion where… Read more “Scream VI, by Albert W. Vogt III”
History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a recent episode of Down & Out Reviews, we attempted to talk about The Menu (2022). As often happens in our podcasts, if I may borrow the baseball parlance, we… Read more “History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III”
R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I noticed on Netflix that some mad person made R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022). There is a title of significance to a Catholic reviewer. Now, perhaps I am… Read more “R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Outdoors, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is the statute of limitations for animal cruelty? In The Great Outdoors (1988), there is a legend, told as a ghost story by dad Chester “Chet” Ripley (John Candy),… Read more “The Great Outdoors, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Monty Python’s Life of Brian, by Albert W. Vogt III
Monty Python has never been known for being particularly friendly to organized religion in general, and Christianity specifically. When they are not taking potshots at my Faith, I… Read more “Monty Python’s Life of Brian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
RoboCop (2014), by Albert W. Vogt III
Remakes. Re-imaginings. Reboots. Whatever it is that you want to call the process of taking a popular film from back in the day and retelling it as you desire, there… Read more “RoboCop (2014), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 