You might be confused by the title, First Blood (1982). It is a movie about America’s favorite Vietnam veteran, John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone), and it is the first in a… Read more “First Blood, 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.
When Harry Met Sally, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first things you see in When Harry Met Sally (1989) is the campus of the University of Chicago. This got me geeked. I tried twice, unsuccessfully, to get… Read more “When Harry Met Sally, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Easter Sunday, by Albert W. Vogt III
I wish I had seen Easter Sunday with my friend. Weeks ago, when I first heard that this was coming out (as he apparently had, too), we discussed meeting up… Read more “Easter Sunday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Warm Bodies, by Albert W. Vogt III
With Shaun of the Dead (2004), you have a great movie that spoofs the zombie sub-genre of horror. It is that good because not only does it send up many… Read more “Warm Bodies, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are some things that I have never done in my life that seem to surprise people when I admit to them my inexperience. One of these is… Read more “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Psycho, by Albert W. Vogt III
I wonder how many people when they think of the movie Psycho (1960) bring to mind the 1998 remake starring Vince Vaughn and Anne Heche? I hope not. It is the… Read more “Psycho, by Albert W. Vogt III”
EuroTrip, by Albert W. Vogt III
How immature we all were at one time. In my late teens and early twenties, whenever some dumb, sex-joke fueled comedy came to the theater, I used to… Read more “EuroTrip, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Training Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is it too soon to say nice things about Will Smith? When it came time for the 2002 Academy Awards to be chosen, I was all set for… Read more “Training Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bullet Train, by Albert W. Vogt III
Previews are a double-edged sword. I never skip them when I go to the movies, and I get annoyed with myself when I get to the theater after… Read more “Bullet Train, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Dirty Dozen, by Albert W. Vogt III
My favorite toys growing up were Legos. I do not know how other kids played with them, but for me it was all about building the sets and… Read more “The Dirty Dozen, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 