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”
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.
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”
The Lost City (2022), by Albert W. Vogt III
Before walking into the theater to see The Lost City (2022), my thought was: there is no way this is the only film that has had this title. Surely, there… Read more “The Lost City (2022), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingsman: The Golden Circle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are the good sequels, and there are the bad sequels. Kingsman: The Golden Circle (2017) is in the latter of those categories. This was a disappointment to me because… Read more “Kingsman: The Golden Circle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingsman: The Secret Service, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first saw Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), it was my introduction to star Taron Egerton. Given the material and tone of the film, I assumed he would go… Read more “Kingsman: The Secret Service, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite jokes about Titanic (1997) is that you could predict the ending. Then again, if you know your history, you can do the same with any movie… Read more “Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
