Recently, I purchased a sweater with a picture of St. Nicholas of Myra on it. Below the image, it reads: “I came to give presents and punch… Read more “Fatman, 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.
Saving Christmas Spirit, by Albert W. Vogt III
The audacity to call a movie Saving Christmas Spirit (2022) was the first thing I noticed about the film. Then again, that is something I got simply… Read more “Saving Christmas Spirit, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Champagne Problems, by Albert W. Vogt III
For whatever reason, Champagne Problems is listed with Christmas films on Netflix. The holiday is in it, and as with most of its supposed ilk, there are… Read more “Champagne Problems, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Zootopia 2, by Cameron J. Czaja,
Despite having an extensive catalog of animated films of the past century, Disney itself doesn’t produce as many sequels as one might think. Now, if you’re a… Read more “Zootopia 2, by Cameron J. Czaja,”
Operation Christmas Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III
My oft repeated phrase for these Christmas movies is that they are all pretty similar. That will also probably not be the last time I say those… Read more “Operation Christmas Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Family Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III
In case you are wondering what Dave Coulier, who played Joey Gladstone in Full House (1987-1995), has been up to since that stalwart of the Thank God… Read more “The Family Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Dickens of a Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is getting difficult to choose a Christmas film. Then again, I make it hard on myself. In my desire to watch more than one a day,… Read more “A Dickens of a Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Happy Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
My review of Happy Christmas (2014) will be a short one. Its brevity can be blamed on two factors. First, and most glaringly, it is not a… Read more “Happy Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Christmas Switch, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a few things to complain about when it comes to A Christmas Switch (2018). The first is my longstanding disapprobation of granting god-like powers to… Read more “A Christmas Switch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Just Like a Christmas Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
Should I feel insulted by Just Like a Christmas Movie (2023), or entertained by its attempt at self-deprecating humor? I say “insulted” because if you find it… Read more “Just Like a Christmas Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 