When I reviewed Dances with Wolves (1990), I joked about how I thought it was the longest movie ever made. Now that I have seen Wyatt Earp (1994), I know this is… Read more “Wyatt Earp, 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.
The 13th Warrior, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a fellow historian talks about a film, I tend to pay attention. However, the movie in question is The 13th Warrior(1999), which I recall seeing in the theater when… Read more “The 13th Warrior, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been two weeks in a row of going to the cinema and seeing movies with themes I would rather not put in front of my… Read more “Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I need a smile, I can usually rely on classic cinema. Academically speaking, I know the happy endings that most films from Hollywood’s golden age receive were… Read more “The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mustang, by Albert W. Vogt III
Marginalized people. Even the best of us, whoever they are, will denigrate those they deem to be different, which is another way of saying inferior. It has happened throughout… Read more “The Mustang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are more movies based on Saturday Night Live (1975-present) sketches than you might realize. The two Wayne’s World films come to mind, more so because they are set in the area… Read more “Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III”
She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot I missed in the 1990s because I was, and am, a bit different in my cultural tastes. In those years, I was not into… Read more “She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III
The world is going crazy and is only getting crazier. Thus, the best cinematic escapes can usually be found on Disney+. If you have followed The Legionnaire regularly, you may have… Read more “Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III
One can only speculate how Jules Verne, author of Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), would think of the 2008 film version of his work. If Verne is… Read more “Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I am not the first reviewer to say this, it bears repeating: if I could give some simple advice about seeing this movie, it would be, Honey… Read more “Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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