When it comes to horror films, if I must watch them, I prefer older ones. It is a complaint of all genres in the modern era, but the… Read more “An American Werewolf in London, 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.
Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III
We have almost reached the end of the run of movies that were supposed to come out during the height of the lockdown. What is left? The only one… Read more “Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III
It should be pointed out that the person who suggested Street Fighter (1994) had requested Casablanca (1942). When I pointed out that I recently reviewed the latter, he switched to the former. This… Read more “Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Muppet Treasure Island, by Albert W. Vogt III
During a recent episode of Down and Out Reviews, a podcast I do with a friend of mine (and you can find it on Spotify), we briefly touched… Read more “Muppet Treasure Island, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
The title of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) may be a little misleading. The events depicted in this strangely still funny film did not actually happen. ESPN the Ocho is… Read more “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Arsenic and Old Lace, by Albert W. Vogt III
Thankfully, another Cary Grant movie came across my suggestion box that is my social media. Speaking of which, I find it so strange that if I use more… Read more “Arsenic and Old Lace, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hold the Dark, by Albert W. Vogt III
I enjoy programs about Alaska. Recently I wrote a review of the film Into the Wild (2007), which is the true story of a man who goes out to what… Read more “Hold the Dark, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Only Lovers Left Alive, by Albert W. Vogt III
Vampires, am I right? For reasons that are beyond my grasp, other than immortality I suppose, Western culture has had a centuries’ long fascination with these mythical creatures. This… Read more “Only Lovers Left Alive, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Suicide Squad, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sigh. Full disclosure: part of the reason I did not enjoy my viewing of The Suicide Squad is that there was a gaggle (flock, posse, senate?) of teenagers sitting one… Read more “The Suicide Squad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Into the Wild, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my lifelong goals has been to hike the Appalachian Trail. I love being on it. So far, I have done the whole trail in the state of… Read more “Into the Wild, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 