One major city that I like to visit whenever I get the chance is New York City. Whenever I visit that particular city, I like to make… Read more “Boyhood, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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.
13 Going On 30, by Albert W. Vogt III
Who does not like Big (1988), starring Tom Hanks? If you do not like it, it is probably because you have not seen it. I cannot say that I would blame… Read more “13 Going On 30, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mr. Right, by Albert W. Vogt III
Rumor has it that Netflix is on its way out. If so, that will save me $20 a month, which I gladly pay for the people who also… Read more “Mr. Right, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Glory Road, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I have mentioned in a number of reviews on The Legionnaire, I received my Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago. If you are a sports fan like me, and… Read more “Glory Road, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Medieval, by Albert W. Vogt III
History will always trump horror, even if it is largely a load of crap like Medieval. I will explain more about that later. For now, know that I went to… Read more “Medieval, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Not Another Teen Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot that is wrong with Not Another Teen Movie (2001). At the same time, there is a limited way to appreciate a film that features overt sibling… Read more “Not Another Teen Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Coming 2 America, by Albert W. Vogt III
I enjoyed Coming to America (1988) as much as the next person. Yes, there were some moments in that I would have preferred not to have seen. Why some films, be… Read more “Coming 2 America, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Due Date, by Albert W. Vogt III
When an actor/actress plays one character for so long, I often wonder whether they will ever be able to shake the connection to that franchise. After all, for… Read more “Due Date, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Superbad, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I reviewed Old School (2003). In discussing it, I talked about how there is a dividing line, especially in cinema, between the things we do when we are in… Read more “Superbad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Old School, by Albert W. Vogt III
As we matriculate through the grades, there is a sense that the next stage is when things will be different. We tend to look at our current situation… Read more “Old School, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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