The last time I saw Pinocchio (1940), I believe I was about four-years-old. No, I was not four in 1940. I am not that old. Instead, the movie was playing at the old Wheaton… Read more “Pinocchio, 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.
Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I recently posted my review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), I made what I thought might be the bold claim that Cary Grant’s comedic roles are better… Read more “Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Being There, by Albert W. Vogt III
Twice have I seen Being There (1979), and twice have I not enjoyed the experience. I do not get it. Usually, when I see a movie that features a protagonist with… Read more “Being There, by Albert W. Vogt III”
12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once again, we have an example of a movie that was made some time ago, and then there was a more recent remake. Though I do not believe… Read more “12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III
Over the course of my many and varied years, few things enflame my passions more than racism. In my early college days, I recall seeing Neo-Nazi propaganda scrawled… Read more “The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Venom: Let There Be Carnage, by Albert W. Vogt III
The past few days have been, well, different. Not to get into too much detail at the moment, but there has been a certain amount of hecticness and… Read more “Venom: Let There Be Carnage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lifeboat, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I did not know about today’s film, Lifeboat (1944), is that it is based on a novel by John Steinbeck. I claim to be no expert on it,… Read more “Lifeboat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Unleashed, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently I had the privilege of seeing Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. As I stated in my review, it is a Marvel movie to its core. It… Read more “Unleashed, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Alice in Wonderland (1951), by Albert W. Vogt III
When I wrote about The Sword in the Stone (1963), I discussed how it was one of two Disney VHS tapes my family owned. Given that it is a tale… Read more “Alice in Wonderland (1951), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hot Fuzz, by Albert W. Vogt III
After the onslaught of seeing five Highlander movies in consecutive nights, I needed something to cleanse the palate. Why not turn to my favorite director, Edgar Wright? So far, I have… Read more “Hot Fuzz, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 