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”
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.
Pacific Rim, by Albert W. Vogt III
Were you ever a fan of giant monster movies? While recently watching the mess that is Godzilla vs. Kong, my brain cast about for a similar film that I… Read more “Pacific Rim, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Speaking of alien invasions, want to see a better movie that handles that same subject better than The Tomorrow War? Well, if you have not seen Predator (1987) already, drop what… Read more “Predator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Step Brothers, by Albert W. Vogt III
To recap: I have now seen Fight Club (1999), Edward Scissorhands (1990), and Moana (2016). They are three movies that, when you tell people you have never seen them while also admitting that you… Read more “Step Brothers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Tomorrow War, by Albert W. Vogt III
When some dear friends of mine offered to fly me up to New Jersey to watch their dog over Fourth of July weekend, one of my initial… Read more “The Tomorrow War, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Edward Scissorhands, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is good to cross items off lists, not that Edward Scissorhands (1990) was ever on a list of mine. However, like Fight Club (1999), or another film which I will not… Read more “Edward Scissorhands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fools Rush In, by Albert W. Vogt III
Strange how things work out, is it not? This is a theme in today’s film, Fools Rush In (1997). Yet, while glancing at the International Movie Database (IMDb) page for it,… Read more “Fools Rush In, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fight Club, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first (and apparently second) rule of Fight Club (1999) is that you do not talk about Fight Club. I am guessing I am not the first reviewer, nor probably… Read more “Fight Club, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Weird Science, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite moments as a college professor came a few years ago while teaching a course on Film and twentieth century America. In this class, I… Read more “Weird Science, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Apple Dumpling Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first got Disney +, I began scrolling through its offerings. It was like having a new toy. As a kid, when I got something new I would… Read more “The Apple Dumpling Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 