This past weekend was an interesting one, at least for me personally. The Catholic Church celebrated its birthday, which we trace to that first Pentecost. After Jesus’… Read more “Profile, 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.
The Great Escape, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I reviewed The Sound of Music (1965), I mentioned how it was a film that my mom forced my sister and I to watch when we… Read more “The Great Escape, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Basic, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes films can be too cute, or clever for their own good. They have an idea, a good one, and then they begin twisting and turning it… Read more “Basic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Trial of the Chicago 7, by Albert W. Vogt III
Politics are strange. I also find them to be headache inducing. Despite what some who know me personally might think, I am not a fan of arguing, or confrontation… Read more “The Trial of the Chicago 7, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Woman in the Window, by Albert W. Vogt III
Lately I have been taking a little break from the films that people have suggested The Legionnaire review. There are personal reasons for my doing so, nothing… Read more “The Woman in the Window, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Quantum of Solace, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I reviewed Casino Royale (2006), I put it out there that Daniel Craig is my favorite James Bond. No offense to the Sean Connerys (may he… Read more “Quantum of Solace, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Those Who Wish Me Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have been wondering what Angelina Jolie has been up to lately, apparently she had been getting back to her action, er, roots. I hesitate to… Read more “Those Who Wish Me Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, by Albert W. Vogt III
My love for Star Wars began at an early age. I watched the original trilogy so many times that I had them memorized. My favorite of them, as I have indicated… Read more “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Crazy, Stupid, Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
Can a film about divorce and learning how to pick up women be heart-warming and enjoyable for this Catholic movie critic? Yes, and Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)… Read more “Crazy, Stupid, Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beauty and the Beast (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III
Another classic Disney film I have never seen has fallen. This time it is Beauty and the Beast (1991). Actually, I saw Beauty and the Beast (2017)… Read more “Beauty and the Beast (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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