Like Die Hard (1988), Lethal Weapon (1987) is another one of those movies that launched a franchise, and of which I had only seen the last installment. I think. I know I only… Read more “Lethal Weapon, 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.
Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that think Die Hard (1988) is a Christmas movie, and there are those who do not see it in this manner. I am in the latter of… Read more “Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first movies I watched when I got my Disney + subscription was The Rocketeer (1991). It was a way for me to fill in a gap from… Read more “The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Nothing says Christmas like watching the citizens of Earth come together to spectacularly destroy an alien invasion! No? When you think about it, that first sentence kind of describes… Read more “Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Conspirator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time for another look at some of the strange aspects of my past. When I was a freshman in high school, I was introduced to the world of… Read more “The Conspirator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
West Side Story (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III
Find me a William Shakespeare story that has not been given a modern twist. Some of these include the more recent takes, like 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About… Read more “West Side Story (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Peter Pan, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I recently watched Lady and the Tramp (1955), I took note of the requisite disclaimer that appears before the film talking about the racial depictions in it. Today’s film, Peter… Read more “Peter Pan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Comment below if I have told the story about the five days I unofficially spent in the military, and I will apologize for repetitiveness. I am getting to… Read more “Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes there are movies that you are aware of, know about by reputation as being beloved by many, and yet you do not get why everyone likes… Read more “My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III
After seeing Catherine O’Hara in so many of my favorite mockumentaries, and the Home Alone films, I began thinking about where else I had seen her. It was not long… Read more “Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 