Movies with ensemble casts are easy and hard to review. These two extremes work in concert. Because they have so many characters, they seldom have a main character on… Read more “Rat Race (2001), 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.
Somebody I Used to Know, by Albert W. Vogt III
During a recent podcast (Down & Out Reviews, which you can find on Spotify) that I do with my good friend Isaac, we discussed Knock at the Cabin. As… Read more “Somebody I Used to Know, by Albert W. Vogt III”
80 for Brady, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you had asked me before 2020 what my thoughts on Tom Brady were, I would say that he is a very talented quarterback but extremely overrated.… Read more “80 for Brady, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Reservoir Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III
Okay, I know I said I was going to try to be less critical in my reviews. I have also commented that when it comes to Quentin Tarantino’s… Read more “Reservoir Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
John Wick: Chapter 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
The only reason I decided to watch John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) is because I imagine there will be a day in the not-too-distant future when I will be… Read more “John Wick: Chapter 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rudy, by Albert W. Vogt III
My original intention tonight was to watch Hoosiers (1986). When I went to rent it on Amazon Prime, I found that I could not do so because it is only… Read more “Rudy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cinderella (1950), by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching all the Rocky/Creed films, what more logical selection would there be to follow them than Disney’s original animated classic Cinderella (1950). As I have indicated in reviews of other examples… Read more “Cinderella (1950), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Creed II, by Albert W. Vogt III
One good thing to say about the Creed franchise to this point is that it does not follow the same pattern as its predecessor, Rocky, with reminding you for the… Read more “Creed II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Knock at the Cabin, by Albert W. Vogt III
Okay, so, I believe I wrote somewhere recently that I am trying not to be so critical. I know this is difficult as the root word from that… Read more “Knock at the Cabin, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Creed, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that we have gotten the entire Rocky franchise out of the way, it is time to address the next cinematic prodigy of pugilism. It starts (again) with Creed (2015). In case you… Read more “Creed, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 