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”
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.
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”
Gamer, by Albert W. Vogt III
Netflix, I have noticed lately, has a new category of movies that are around ninety minutes long. This is great for me as I try to watch a… Read more “Gamer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Arctic, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first film in which I recall seeing Mads Mikkelsen was Casino Royale (2006). He played Le Chiffre, the villain opposite James Bond (Daniel Craig). He made for a great bad… Read more “Arctic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Idiocracy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Idiocracy (2006) is one the most offensive movies I have ever seen. There is a danger with superlatives. Giving something the highest level in anything only sets it up for… Read more “Idiocracy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
21, by Albert W. Vogt III
One activity that my family often did together, particularly my mom’s side of my family, is play cards. I am not sure if this was typical for other… Read more “21, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jesus Revolution, by Albert W. Vogt III
Timing. In the days leading up to me seeing Jesus Revolution, this one word kept floating to the surface of my mind. Timing. Weeks before, when I first saw the film’s… Read more “Jesus Revolution, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Leap Year, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was studying for my minor field exams while earning my Ph.D. from Loyola University Chicago, I would listen almost exclusively to traditional Irish music. I felt… Read more “Leap Year, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Can’t Buy Me Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the day wore on, about the middle of it I thought: I want to watch something from the 1980s. Who knows where such promptings come from, though… Read more “Can’t Buy Me Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
2 Guns, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I began watching Bill Russell: Legend on Netflix. I opted for this while looking for something to view while eating breakfast and lunch. As an aside, did you know that… Read more “2 Guns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
