Hello everyone! For those who are wondering, yes, I am still part of The Legionnaire, and I still plan on writing reviews down the road. I do apologize… Read more “Paw Patrol: The Movie, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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.
Flight of the Navigator, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I go to Disney, which is often enough as an annual passholder, I sometimes look for references to obscure titles from their extensive collection of live-action… Read more “Flight of the Navigator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Return to Oz, by Albert W. Vogt III
Did you know that Disney made a strange sequel to The Wizard of Oz (1939) almost fifty years later called Return to Oz(1985)? My partner on the Down and Out Reviews podcast (which… Read more “Return to Oz, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wizard of Oz, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am somewhat surprised that The Wizard of Oz (1939) has yet to be suggested. It is one of the most familiar films of all time, and there are a… Read more “The Wizard of Oz, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Confess, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching the relative silliness of The Birds (1963), I decided to back into Alfred Hitchcock’s more tried and true cinematic offerings. Ah, you might be thinking, he watched Psycho (1960). Nope. Vertigo (1958)? Guess again. North… Read more “I Confess, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever felt like a monster for not liking a certain movie? The reverence with which people talk about Toy Story (1995) makes it seem like it could… Read more “Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Last Night in Soho, by Albert W. Vogt III
Part of what I am about to say is motivated by my love of Last Night in Soho’s director Edgar Wright, my favorite auteur. All of his movies, from… Read more “Last Night in Soho, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Halloween (1978), by Cameron J. Czaja
This may be an unpopular opinion for some Catholics, but I love the Halloween season and (almost) everything associated with it. Around this time of year, I’ll… Read more “Halloween (1978), by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Birds, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, my sister randomly said to me, “You need to watch The Birds (1963).” She did not also say “1963,” but I am a prisoner to convention. When I asked why,… Read more “The Birds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I must hand to Disney for: their movies are usually short and to the point, even the musicals. Lately, I find myself pressed for time in… Read more “Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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