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”
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.
Young Frankenstein, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first thing you notice about Young Frankenstein (1974) is that it is a throwback. If you are not familiar with how Mel Brooks went about making films, you might… Read more “Young Frankenstein, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Adventures in Babysitting, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am sure I have mentioned this before, but I will repeat it: I am a sucker for any movie set in Chicago. I also enjoy movies from… Read more “Adventures in Babysitting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Paper Tigers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time to fill in a few more details of my past that I have hinted at in other reviews, namely my experience with kung fu. After I completed… Read more “Paper Tigers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dune, by Albert W. Vogt III
A friend of mine in high school read Dune, the 1965 novel by Frank Herbert, upon which the recent film of the same name is based. He also saw… Read more “Dune, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an inordinate amount of people who love The Princess Bride (1987). Most people I know enjoy it. It has been referenced in a number of other shows and movies. My… Read more “The Princess Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spun, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am not showing a preview for this film. Shortly into Spun (2002), I had the overwhelming urge to shut it off. I probably should have done so, but kept… Read more “Spun, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Mighty Wind, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time to return to the zany world of faux documentaries, particularly from the minds of Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, and company. I already reviewed one of their classics, Best… Read more “A Mighty Wind, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Almost Famous, by Albert W. Vogt III
My original thought for The Legionnaire was merely to post a review a week, taking on whatever I thought would be the most popular new release every weekend. Not long… Read more “Almost Famous, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pootie Tang, by Albert W. Vogt III
What are some movies, the more obscure the better, with which you are familiar and have yet to see? Is that too specific of a question, perhaps? I am… Read more “Pootie Tang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 