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”
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.
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”
Rocky Balboa, by Albert W. Vogt III
Through the first five movies in the Rocky franchise, the title character’s love interest and eventual wife, Adrianna “Adrian” Balboa née Pennino was played by Talia Shire. Shire is still… Read more “Rocky Balboa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky V, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here we are, Rocky V (1990). The series at some point became a punchline for how many sequels have been made. I will not trouble with you any of the jokes,… Read more “Rocky V, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky IV, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was inevitable that I would run out of ways of introducing movies in the Rocky franchise. Like many real-life athletes, they probably hung around for too long. Their box office… Read more “Rocky IV, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rocky III, by Albert W. Vogt III
How do you keep a franchise going when your main character, the title one in the Rocky franchise, is supposed to always be the underdog? The answer lies with sports. The… Read more “Rocky III, by Albert W. Vogt III”
