One of the many aspects of the Western film genre is the struggle between the so-called “cowboys and Indians.” Both of those terms are clunky, and that is… Read more “Hostiles, 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.
Queen of Katwe, by Albert W. Vogt III
I want to be careful with how I present to you Queen of Katwe (2016). My desire to get this right is borne of how special is the film. To underscore… Read more “Queen of Katwe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Don’t Understand You, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you had the experience of being in another country where English is not the native tongue, and you think that by speaking louder you can make… Read more “I Don’t Understand You, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III
The main theme of Tron: Ares is the idea of permanence versus impermanence. There is wisdom in thinking about these ideas from a Catholic perspective. The only permanent thing is God,… Read more “Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III
Every day for the better part of ten years, I taught Native American History. As such, whenever I come across a film about native peoples, it catches my… Read more “Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the recent death of Robert Redford, I figured it would be appropriate to review one of his films. However, I have already covered most of the ones… Read more “Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are no good reasons I could give you for why I had not yet seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). The film is mostly about being a… Read more “The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Puss in Boots, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is one last film (that I am aware of) with the Shrek franchise for me to review, and that is Puss in Boots (2011). I already discussed Puss in Boots: The Last… Read more “Puss in Boots, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Purple Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is acceptable to do for somebody you care about? What about for yourself? This last question is one that is rarely considered, at least for those of a… Read more “Purple Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because the poster for today’s film, Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter (2010), had the words after the main title on it, I am going to use them to… Read more “Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 