Sometimes you think you have seen a movie and it turns out you are mistaken. I was originally asked to review Heart and Souls (1993) but could… Read more “Love Actually, 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 Usual Suspects, by Albert W. Vogt III
For those dedicated fans of The Usual Suspects (1995), there is nothing bad you can so about the film. Still, I am not sure why would would… Read more “The Usual Suspects, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Incredibles, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever had an identity crisis? Maybe you have worked hard in crafting one way of life for yourself, only to have unforeseen events impel you… Read more “The Incredibles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Vanguard, by Albert W. Vogt III
With movie studios hesitant to release films due to COVID, and yet theaters needing to show movies to justify their existence, it has all led to an… Read more “Vanguard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Croods: A New Age, by Cameron J. Czaja
It’s been seven and a half years since The Croods (2013) was first released and before I saw this film, The Croods: A New Age, I had trouble remembering the… Read more “The Croods: A New Age, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Ring, by Albert W. Vogt III
Although we are well into the so-called Christmas season, when last I asked for movie suggestions it was around Halloween. Hence somebody asked for a review of… Read more “The Ring, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Was a Male War Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III
Ah, Cary Grant. I cannot think of a single movie he has starred in that I have not enjoyed. I have not seen too many of them,… Read more “I Was a Male War Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pillow Talk, by Albert W. Vogt III
When we look back at classic Hollywood fare, particularly from the 1950s, we tend to see this cornball era of square, American morality. You know, mom and… Read more “Pillow Talk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pearl Harbor, by Albert W. Vogt III
The movie Pearl Harbor (2001) should not be called “Pearl Harbor.” My annoyance with this film stems not so much from historical inaccuracies (though there are plenty… Read more “Pearl Harbor, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an old saying that says that life imitates art. At the best of times, we produce images we hope display an idealized glimpse of what… Read more “Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 