When it comes to Christmas movies, most people associate them with the Hallmark Channel. I can understand this stereotype to a degree. The famous greeting card company is arguably… Read more “Snowed-Inn Christmas, 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.
A Very Vintage Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
At some point I will have to get over this aspect of Christmas movies because, as they say, enough is enough: there are innumerable similarities between them. … Read more “A Very Vintage Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Christmas in Tennessee, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is that time of year again when The Legionnaire leans into the Christmas season. With the beginning of Advent and through to the end of Christmas,… Read more “A Christmas in Tennessee, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Roofman, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is there such a thing as a thief with a heart of gold? This is a question posed by today’s film, Roofman. It begins with the claim… Read more “Roofman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Becket, by Albert W. Vogt III
The choice of Becket (1964) was purely a Catholic one. There will be many, even among the Church faithful, who have never heard of St. Thomas Becket… Read more “Becket, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Windtalkers, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the curses of having an advanced degree in history is the awareness that not all films about the past are created the same. I want… Read more “Windtalkers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
M3GAN 2.0, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you’re reading this during the last week of October, then you’re in for a treat as this review is part of a trilogy of reviews that… Read more “M3GAN 2.0, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Race, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much riding on a title like Race (2016). Put differently and in the context of the film I am about to review for you, it… Read more “Race, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wicked: For Good, by Diane M. Blenke
Because two of my favorite songs are in the second half of the musical, I was really looking forward to part 2 of the Wicked saga, Wicked:… Read more “Wicked: For Good, by Diane M. Blenke”
Alexander, by Albert W. Vogt III
While driving home from my other job producing content for a YouTube channel called Oh Man Disney, I listened to a podcast about Alexander the Great (Colin… Read more “Alexander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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