What is the first thing that comes to mind when I say the name Michael Bay? If you have some working knowledge of cinema, or American culture… Read more “Bad Boys, 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.
Joe Dirt, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I watch some of the movies suggested to me on social media I think, “My friends and fans hate me.” Then again, Joe Dirt (2001) was… Read more “Joe Dirt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Million Dollar Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III
Boxing is about more than two people punching each other. Million Dollar Baby (2005) makes the point early on that people watch it because they are attracted to violence. The… Read more “Million Dollar Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Godzilla vs. Kong, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are times when I watch a movie and I think, “Were there prerequisite readings I was supposed to complete before viewing this stuff?” I cannot take… Read more “Godzilla vs. Kong, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Catholic supporters of The Legionnaire will no doubt know what is the incredible media platform known as Formed. For those who do not, it is basically… Read more “Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shakes the Clown, by Albert W. Vogt III
Today is Good Friday. It is a day that we remember the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made for each of us at His Crucifixion. He died for our… Read more “Shakes the Clown, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a saying that bigger is not always better. I can think of few movies where that is more applicable to than the 2008 remake of The Day… Read more “The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Day the Earth Stood Still, by Albert W. Vogt III
Most diehard cinefiles will recognize the phrase “Klaatu barada nikto.” It is a little puzzling when you think about it. It is a line of gibberish from… Read more “The Day the Earth Stood Still, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Big, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before Tom Hanks began appearing in serious films, he made a name for himself doing comedy. Most of them were romantic comedies, formulaic pieces of cinema where… Read more “Big, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nobody, by Albert W. Vogt III
For movie enthusiasts, one of the myriad of annoying aspects of of the COVID-19 lockdown was how so many titles kept getting pushed back. When theaters began… Read more “Nobody, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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