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”
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.
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”
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”
