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”
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.
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”
Highlander: The Source, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before beginning this review, while looking up Highlander: The Source (2007) on the International Movie Database (IMDb), I had a brief moment of panic. You see, there is a search… Read more “Highlander: The Source, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Highlander: Endgame, by Albert W. Vogt III
Oh, how I wish Highlander: Endgame (2000) lived up to its title. For reasons that only make sense to the presumably cocaine addled brains (my apologies if this was not… Read more “Highlander: Endgame, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dear Evan Hansen, by Albert W. Vogt III
During my last stint as a youth minister, one night I received a phone call from my pastor. This was not a usual occurrence, but he had been… Read more “Dear Evan Hansen, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Highlander: The Final Dimension, by Albert W. Vogt III
This might be the biggest understatement in the history of The Legionnaire, but none of these dang Highlander movies make a lick of sense. The first one, Highlander (1986), is simple enough to… Read more “Highlander: The Final Dimension, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Highlander II: The Quickening, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is a little difficult to understand why they made a sequel to Highlander (1986). It is not simply because the first was so outrageously bad. If you want a full… Read more “Highlander II: The Quickening, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was in the eighth grade, I was introduced to a television show called Highlander: The Series. It starred Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod, and I suppose that… Read more “Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Airplane!, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is hard to describe comedies. As you read the synopsis of Airplane! (1980) to follow, you could get the impression that it is an action-thriller. It has all the hallmarks… Read more “Airplane!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am a sentimental fool. Such a life can be a double edge sword. Cutting one way, it means that you are pleasant and thoughtful towards others. Cutting the other,… Read more “Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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