Before I totally understood what the title character was, I thought Deadpool was cool. In my middle school years was when I first got into comic books, mostly… Read more “Deadpool, 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.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since Netflix and other streaming services seem intent on tossing Will Ferrell titles at me, why not review them? I have recently done most of his legendary roles,… Read more “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is it odd that I have reviewed the Star Wars films, my favorite cinematic franchise of all time, in such a piecemeal fashion? Outside of the original trilogy, perhaps this… Read more “Star Wars: Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Company of Heroes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Perhaps when I was scrolling through Netflix’s offerings a few days ago and landed on Ghosts of War (2020), I was actually looking for Company of Heroes (2013). You know what would… Read more “Company of Heroes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I think about Westerns as a cinematic genre, rarely do I think of any films made in my life time. I will not comment on how long… Read more “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Patton, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I have mentioned a number of times already, I am a historian by trade. When I was a young one, my dad would regale me with tales… Read more “Patton, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Widow, by Albert W. Vogt III
Finally, Black Widow arrived. A film that we have been seeing trailers for, what, two years? It seems longer, but that is what the pandemic and lock down did to people. From… Read more “Black Widow, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Star Trek, by Albert W. Vogt III
At no point in my life have I ever called myself a fan of Star Trek. My parents were never into it, and I found Star Warsbefore the USS Enterprise. As I… Read more “Star Trek, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ghosts of War, by Albert W. Vogt III
In order to spare you the aggravation, I am going to spoil Ghosts of War (2020) right away: what you think is a strange combination of a World War… Read more “Ghosts of War, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Terminator 2: Judgement Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Setting aside the theological ramifications of a title like Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991), specifically everything after the colon, such a sobriquet does not make a ton of sense. Then… Read more “Terminator 2: Judgement Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 