Like many people, I have seen most every Jim Carey film. This includes some of his early work, like Once Bitten (1985). I saw it when I was roughly twelve… Read more “Cable Guy, 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.
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, by Albert W. Vogt III
Yesterday, I watched Carrie Pilby (2016). My thoughts on that one will not be published for a couple of weeks. In the meantime, just know that it is a lovely movie. It… Read more “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Tourist’s Guide to Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not to beat that dead horse, but now that I am done with the American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the 100 greatest American films of all… Read more “A Tourist’s Guide to Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Murder Mystery 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
My niece, who is also my goddaughter, loves the original Murder Mystery (2019), as well as its relatively new to Netflix sequel, Murder Mystery 2. She is also really into Avatar (2009) and Avatar:… Read more “Murder Mystery 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Phone Booth, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have completed the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time list, for the most part, I think I will turn my… Read more “Phone Booth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tár, by Cameron J. Czaja
One epiphany that I had recently after re-watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is that Cate Blanchett is an amazing actress and one of the greatest… Read more “Tár, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Out of Sight, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first George Clooney movie that I really remember is Out of Sight (1998). It kind gets lost in the shuffle of the various other movies that the film’s stars… Read more “Out of Sight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cold Mountain, by Albert W. Vogt III
Certain movies elicit specific memories for me. Some are less well formed than others. For example, I recall being a small child watching Silver Bullet (1985) and being terrified, but it… Read more “Cold Mountain, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, by Albert W. Vogt III
Typically, animated films do not do a lot for me. They are usually made for a different audience than myself, and that is okay. People like what they like,… Read more “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Teen Wolf (1985), by Albert W. Vogt III
It may be cliché to say, but there is nothing like an original. Before continuing, I should admit that some of what is to follow is hypocritical. I have… Read more “Teen Wolf (1985), by Albert W. Vogt III”
