In the early 2000s, the Cartoon Network came up with the novel idea of showing animated shows late at night that were themed for adults. It made sense. After a certain… Read more “Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters, 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.
No Time to Die, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been a difficult week. In order to talk about it fully (but not too fully), understand up front that I am going to have to spoil No… Read more “No Time to Die, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tank Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III
We all have certain films that are most people do not like, but for some reason strike our fancy. Some of them are ones no one else has… Read more “Tank Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pinocchio, by Albert W. Vogt III
The last time I saw Pinocchio (1940), I believe I was about four-years-old. No, I was not four in 1940. I am not that old. Instead, the movie was playing at the old Wheaton… Read more “Pinocchio, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I recently posted my review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), I made what I thought might be the bold claim that Cary Grant’s comedic roles are better… Read more “Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Being There, by Albert W. Vogt III
Twice have I seen Being There (1979), and twice have I not enjoyed the experience. I do not get it. Usually, when I see a movie that features a protagonist with… Read more “Being There, by Albert W. Vogt III”
12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once again, we have an example of a movie that was made some time ago, and then there was a more recent remake. Though I do not believe… Read more “12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III
Over the course of my many and varied years, few things enflame my passions more than racism. In my early college days, I recall seeing Neo-Nazi propaganda scrawled… Read more “The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Venom: Let There Be Carnage, by Albert W. Vogt III
The past few days have been, well, different. Not to get into too much detail at the moment, but there has been a certain amount of hecticness and… Read more “Venom: Let There Be Carnage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lifeboat, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I did not know about today’s film, Lifeboat (1944), is that it is based on a novel by John Steinbeck. I claim to be no expert on it,… Read more “Lifeboat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
