Never did I think that Hallmark made movies other than for Christmas. It makes sense that they would. After all, it is primarily known for being a… Read more “An Unexpected Valentine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Author: Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
Crime 101, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Crime 101, I go into such a movie with some trepidation. Forgive me for being a square Catholic, but I prefer my protagonists… Read more “Crime 101, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been examples of Catholics in American culture who have been racist. The history of this sentiment can largely be boiled down to one person, Father… Read more “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wrecking Crew (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III
The more one watches movies, the more one realizes the rarity of any originality coming out of Hollywood. Take today’s film, for example, The Wrecking Crew (2026). … Read more “The Wrecking Crew (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hustle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is nothing Biblical about saying that women are the “weaker” sex. The Bible does talk at length about the differences between females and males, which is… Read more “The Hustle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III
A title like I’m Totally Fine (2022) should speak to all of us. I am sure others have said those words even when they did not completely… Read more “I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not all Disney films are cynical cash grabs. Such a caveat should be used whenever talking about Mouse material. It is not acting in Christian charity to… Read more “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elizabeth, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of problems with Elizabeth (1998), and I do not necessarily mean the title ruler of England (Cate Blanchett). My knowledge of these issues… Read more “Elizabeth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rip, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is nothing of note coming out in the theaters this weekend, aside from the kind of horror/slasher films I typically avoid for The Legionnaire. If Cameron,… Read more “The Rip, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having a word like “pilgrimage” in the title of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) excites a Catholic film reviewer. Pilgrimages are a foundational aspect of… Read more “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III”