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”
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.
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”
RoboCop 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
After about a half hour of RoboCop 3 (1993), I paused the film. I had to look at how much time had transpired since it began. I was concerned because with… Read more “RoboCop 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Creed III, by Albert W. Vogt III
Well, I did not watch all those Rocky and Creed movies for nothing, you know? By the way, as a matter of procedure, if you read that last statement and did not… Read more “Creed III, by Albert W. Vogt III”
RoboCop 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is now Lent, and this means a change in my schedule. This has nothing to do with this review, but I will make it clearer in others. At… Read more “RoboCop 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
