With the start of baseball delayed until who-knows-when, I thought it might be appropriate to watch Moneyball (2011). The title is, perhaps, a little incongruous with the current state of… Read more “Moneyball, 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.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III
Two years ago my dad was watching Versailles (2015-2018), a dramatic Netflix series about the famous palace of the same name built by King Louis XIV of France. It was… Read more “The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Runaways, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first exposure to the band that leant its name to the movie called The Runaways (2010) was when I happened upon a documentary titled Edgeplay: A Film About The… Read more “The Runaways, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Morbius, by Albert W. Vogt III
How many more movies are left that we got previews for before COVID shut down movie theaters? The only other one I can think of is Top Gun: Maverick. I… Read more “Morbius, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hangover, by Albert W. Vogt III
I need to go to the movies more often with my sister. Most of the films that we have seen in the past have been comedies. She is among… Read more “The Hangover, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantasia, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it is late at night, especially on a Thursday or a Sunday, and I am grading, I like to find something that I can put on… Read more “Fantasia, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Men in Black II, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here we go with another sequel. By the way, I am writing this review of Men in Black II (2002) in the wake of the post-Will Smith slapping of Chris… Read more “Men in Black II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Men in Black, by Albert W. Vogt III
For those who do not remember this fact, before Will Smith became the film star that he is today, he first had a successful run as a… Read more “Men in Black, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Trainspotting, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am not sure why anyone ever liked Trainspotting (1996). It is one of the saddest movies you will ever see. For those of you who are unaware, it takes you… Read more “Trainspotting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
CODA, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you have seen The Legionnaire’s end of the year video for 2021, then you already know that I favor the film CODA (2021) that I’m about to review, calling… Read more “CODA, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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