If you read the Bible, you will note that the lives of those who earnestly follow God is not always the greatest. This is true in the Old… Read more “Life or Something Like It, 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.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III
The more popular choice this weekend would have been Him. Though not directed by Jordan Peele, the same person who brought us Get Out (2017) and Us (2019), Him nonetheless comes from his studio. His name… Read more “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of problems with The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), but they are not the fault of Lady Day (Andra Day). As a fan of her… Read more “The United States vs. Billie Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wedding Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I chose The Wedding Night (1935), I thought it would be a comedy. My preference with classic cinema is for more light hearted fare. Dramas from that era can sometimes… Read more “The Wedding Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mission: Impossible, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here I go again approaching another popular film franchise in the wrong order. Further, this review of Mission: Impossible (1996), the first in the series, is not even timely. If I… Read more “Mission: Impossible, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Notebook, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am going to state what might be a highly unpopular opinion: The Notebook (2004) is not a happy movie. At best, it could be described as bittersweet, with equal… Read more “The Notebook, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Centurion, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the advantages of ancient history is that it happened so long ago that when you make a film using it as a setting, you can… Read more “Centurion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Munich: The Edge of War, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it mean to be justified? Christians see this in terms of faith in God, and rightly so. Unfortunately, there have been many over the centuries that have… Read more “Munich: The Edge of War, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a saying towards the end of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale that says much about why the show and trilogy of movies are popular: “The past is… Read more “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my family, I am the only one who practices the Faith. If I broaden that definition to extended family, there are some aunts, uncles, and cousins who… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 