When you think of Sylvester Stallone, your mind probably goes first to the Rocky franchise. If asked to conjure more of his roles, you would probably go next to the Rambo series… Read more “Over the Top, 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.
Silence, by Albert W. Vogt III
Why can there not be one good, self-avowed Catholic film? I am not talking about the ones you can find on Formed, which has become a sort of Catholic… Read more “Silence, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Malignant, by Albert W. Vogt III
All week long, I kept hoping that when I got to Saturday, like magic there would be some other movie than Malignant for me to watch. A miniscule part of… Read more “Malignant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kiss of the Dragon, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you are a fan of Jet Li, but maybe do not follow his career in a stalker sort of way, you might be wondering what has… Read more “Kiss of the Dragon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Brave, by Albert W. Vogt III
Call this a pre-emptive strike. My Disney friends have been plotting for years to get me to watch every single movie the Mouse has ever produced. In hindsight, it… Read more “Brave, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Robe, by Albert W. Vogt III
Black Robe (1991) is a film that has been on my radar for a long time. To complete my Master’s degree in Florida Studies (yes, that is a thing),… Read more “Black Robe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Murder on the Orient Express (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III
When looking up Murder on the Orient Express (2017), I may have made a mistake. I had already seen this cinematic version of Agatha Christie’s classic murder mystery novel. Therefore, I… Read more “Murder on the Orient Express (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hunter (1980), by Albert W. Vogt III
Public service announcement: if you suggest a movie to me on social media, please be sure to specify which version you would like me to see. Lord knows,… Read more “The Hunter (1980), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sleepaway Camp, by Albert W. Vogt III
Ugh. In one of Down and Out Reviews’ recent podcasts, my broadcast partner kept talking about a slasher film called Sleepaway Camp (1983). He has decided that our cosmic reason for being… Read more “Sleepaway Camp, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Where does the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) go now that Avengers: Endgame (2019) tied up its first few phases with its bewildering use of Infinity Gauntlets and time travel. Spider-Man:… Read more “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
