If you are a historian and you hear the term 40 Acres (2024), then mentally you might follow it with “and a mule.” The film that I… Read more “40 Acres, 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.
Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a practicing Catholic such as myself sees a title like Mercy, it grabs attention. It is a powerful word, something that God extends to all of… Read more “Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Raffles (1939), by Albert W. Vogt III
There will come a time when I will not be looking for whatever film is the shortest. Further, doing so can be somewhat of a crapshoot when… Read more “Raffles (1939), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, by Albert W. Vogt III
Considering what Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) did for star Jim Carrey’s career, it is surprising that it has yet to be covered by The Legionnaire. Aside… Read more “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III
Potentially unpopular opinion: My Girl (1991) is the better than Home Alone (1990), both Macaulay Culkin films. Then again, it is not a fair comparison. The latter… Read more “My Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the functions of getting older is losing track of current slang. For example, my nieces have friends that refer to me as “Unc.” I suppose… Read more “Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the Disney cartoons I remember seeing as a child was about American folk legends. This is how I found out about mythic figures like Johnny… Read more “Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you have to watch a John Wayne film. Luckily, I found one that clocks in at just a little over an hour and twenty minutes in… Read more “Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it take for one to speak out against injustice? It is one thing to feel compelled to do so, it is another to take action. … Read more “The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III
When last we left young Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later (2025), he had been chased by a group of infected people (think zombies, but with… Read more “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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