There was a time when the director of Snatch (2000), Guy Ritchie, was known for gritty, semi-comedic crime films. Today’s film is one of them. However, it and Lock, Stock, and Two… Read more “Snatch, 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.
Duck Soup, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was my dad who originally introduced me to Duck Soup (1933). I believe it was some time in my high school years. Even my dad sensed my nerdiness, I suppose. I… Read more “Duck Soup, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Public Enemy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I came up with the idea for my doctoral dissertation, “‘The Costumed Catholic’: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928-1973,” my only thought was to combine my… Read more “The Public Enemy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Van Helsing, by Albert W. Vogt III
On Halloween night, I got a random text from one of my great friends asking what I thought of Van Helsing (2004). I confessed to having never seen it. Her and… Read more “Van Helsing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
RoboCop (1987), by Albert W. Vogt III
Annoyingly, when I look up titles on Amazon Prime on the television, I have to scroll to each letter. I use a Roku remote app that I downloaded… Read more “RoboCop (1987), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Encanto, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was somewhat of a role reversal for The Legionnaire this past weekend. Usually, Cameron would be the one to see the animated films given my distaste for them. Yet, the… Read more “Encanto, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Be Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III
Ah, sequels. There are those who, when they see a movie they like, they immediately want a follow up to the story. Then there are others, often self-styled movie… Read more “Be Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Get Shorty, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once in a while, when in search of inspiration, I will go scrolling through the various offerings on the streaming services to which I subscribe. More often than… Read more “Get Shorty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
How does one explain Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie (1996)? It is a bona fide film, with a big-time production studio, release, and everything else you would expect from… Read more “Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Dynamite, by Albert W. Vogt III
Full disclosure up front: I do not recommend Black Dynamite (2009). For starters, unless you are familiar with the 1970s so-called “blacksploitation” films it spoofs, you might be a bit… Read more “Black Dynamite, by Albert W. Vogt III”
