Off the top of my head, I cannot think of too many Netflix films that I have thoroughly enjoyed. Somebody with a better memory or more familiarity… Read more “Stowaway, 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.
Mortal Kombat (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III
You can hardly have existed in the 1990s without hearing the title of today’s movie being shouted. Mortal Kombat (1995), the film version of one of the most controversial… Read more “Mortal Kombat (2021), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III
Maybe I should have watched The Ten Commandments (1956) during Holy Week? It would have been good preparation for Easter Vigil. If you are not Catholic, or… Read more “The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last night I intended to get back to the list, but circumstances (not going to get into details) prevented me from doing so. So much of life… Read more “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been some recent scheduling changes in my life. Now that I have my room finally back to normal, I have been able to get myself… Read more “Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III
For my most recent birthday, one of my best friends bought me a genuine Louisville Slugger wooden baseball bat. I loved this gift for many reasons. For… Read more “The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spawn, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever looked at the Mona Lisa by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci and wanted to draw a mustache on it? Have you listened to a… Read more “Spawn, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Big Hero 6, by Albert W. Vogt III
To those of you who have been trying for a few years to get me to watch Big Hero 6 (2014), I am sorry it took me… Read more “Big Hero 6, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I wish they would bring back about classic cinema is the way they used to do credits. For starters, they used to do… Read more “I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that, based on recent titles, I was in some kind of cinematic rut. Yesterday’s eminently forgettable Sorcerer (1977), by name alone, would not suggest… Read more “Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 