Honestly, I am running out of ways of describing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is not that I do not understand it. Like any loyal fan, I consume… Read more “Spider-Man: No Way Home, 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.
One Hundred and One Dalmatians, by Albert W. Vogt III
I might as well get the most out of my Disney + subscription, no? Recently, the old man I live with accused me of being a “princess” lover… Read more “One Hundred and One Dalmatians, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lethal Weapon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like Die Hard (1988), Lethal Weapon (1987) is another one of those movies that launched a franchise, and of which I had only seen the last installment. I think. I know I only… Read more “Lethal Weapon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that think Die Hard (1988) is a Christmas movie, and there are those who do not see it in this manner. I am in the latter of… Read more “Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first movies I watched when I got my Disney + subscription was The Rocketeer (1991). It was a way for me to fill in a gap from… Read more “The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Nothing says Christmas like watching the citizens of Earth come together to spectacularly destroy an alien invasion! No? When you think about it, that first sentence kind of describes… Read more “Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Conspirator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time for another look at some of the strange aspects of my past. When I was a freshman in high school, I was introduced to the world of… Read more “The Conspirator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
West Side Story (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III
Find me a William Shakespeare story that has not been given a modern twist. Some of these include the more recent takes, like 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About… Read more “West Side Story (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Peter Pan, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I recently watched Lady and the Tramp (1955), I took note of the requisite disclaimer that appears before the film talking about the racial depictions in it. Today’s film, Peter… Read more “Peter Pan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Comment below if I have told the story about the five days I unofficially spent in the military, and I will apologize for repetitiveness. I am getting to… Read more “Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 