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    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 Alamo (2004), by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to films about one of the most famous events in American history, certainly in Texas, I prefer the 1960 version of The Alamo (2004). … Read more “The Alamo (2004), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 22, 2026June 7, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III

    In 1940, Thomas Wolfe wrote a book titled You Can’t Go Home Again, which explores the difficulties of revisiting our past.  To put a finer point on… Read more “Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 21, 2026June 5, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Million Pound Note, by Albert W. Vogt III

    If you go online to the International Movie Database (IMDb) and look up The Million Pound Note (1954), you will not find a title under that name. … Read more “The Million Pound Note, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 20, 2026June 3, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Toy Story 5, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My recollection of Toy Story 4 (2019) is vague.  I do recall franchise stalwart Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks) deciding to head into the wilderness(?) to help… Read more “Toy Story 5, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 19, 2026June 19, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Testament of Ann Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Among the many religious orders in the Catholic Church are the Cistercians.  They are a monastic set of monks and nuns who are also known as Trappists. … Read more “The Testament of Ann Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 18, 2026June 3, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Why did culture collectively ever like Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), henceforth simply Austin Powers?  I guess part of it has to do with fond… Read more “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 17, 2026June 2, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Package (2018)

    I made a poor choice in a film to review, and this will not be a long article.  I watched The Package (2018), and it almost met… Read more “The Package (2018)”

    June 16, 2026June 2, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Always, by Albert W. Vogt III

    While reading the brief synopsis for Always (1989), I got the impression that it was going to be about a recently deceased man, firefighting pilot Pete Sandich… Read more “Always, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 15, 2026June 1, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Con Air, by Albert W. Vogt III

    One of the benefits (though this movie has me wondering about that word choice) of reviewing films as I do for The Legionnaire is getting to catch… Read more “Con Air, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 14, 2026May 30, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Blues Brothers 2000, by Albert W. Vogt III

    This morning as I got in my car after completing another treadmill run, an Erykah Badu song came on my radio.  I am a general fan of… Read more “Blues Brothers 2000, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 13, 2026May 29, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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