Perhaps I reviewed them backwards, having done Saving Mr. Banks (2013) first. Oh well. I blame it on all of you, though I mean that in an… Read more “Mary Poppins, 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 Sting, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when I made the mistake that many before have made when watching The Sting (1973): I thought the familiar piano tune “The Entertainer”… Read more “The Sting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Crow: City of Angels, by Albert W. Vogt III
Why could they not just let The Crow (1994) franchise die with poor Brandon Lee? You would think that the death of the legendary Bruce Lee’s son… Read more “The Crow: City of Angels, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nomadland, by Cameron J. Czaja
Every year on my birthday I have a personal tradition of doing one of favorite things that I enjoy in life, which is watching a new movie.… Read more “Nomadland, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Stowaway, by Albert W. Vogt III
Off the top of my head, I cannot think of too many Netflix films that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Somebody with a better memory or more familiarity… Read more “Stowaway, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mortal Kombat (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III
You can hardly have existed in the 1990s without hearing the title of today’s movie being shouted. Mortal Kombat (1995), the film version of one of the most controversial… Read more “Mortal Kombat (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III
Maybe I should have watched The Ten Commandments (1956) during Holy Week? It would have been good preparation for Easter Vigil. If you are not Catholic, or… Read more “The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last night I intended to get back to the list, but circumstances (not going to get into details) prevented me from doing so. So much of life… Read more “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been some recent scheduling changes in my life. Now that I have my room finally back to normal, I have been able to get myself… Read more “Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III
For my most recent birthday, one of my best friends bought me a genuine Louisville Slugger wooden baseball bat. I loved this gift for many reasons. For… Read more “The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 