Every year, when it gets close to Halloween, I feel compelled to review something having to do with my least favorite holiday. Last year, I chose the… Read more “Corpse Bride, 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.
Late Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
If The Legionnaire is a testament to anything, other than my commitment to bring you a Catholic take on cinema, I hope that it demonstrates a love… Read more “Late Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sharper, by Albert W. Vogt III
I enjoy a clever movie as much as the next person. Sometimes, though, those plots can become too intricate for their own good. There is nothing wrong… Read more “Sharper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Flora and Son, by Albert W. Vogt III
Learning to play an instrument is somewhat analogous to practicing the Faith. Like Christianity and, by extension, a relationship with God, one is never going to know… Read more “Flora and Son, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ironclad, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some months ago, I was knee-deep in listening to the Gone Medieval (2021-present) podcast hosted by the English history platform History Hit. If you know that I… Read more “Ironclad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Willoughbys, Albert W. Vogt III
The traditional family of dad, mom, and somewhere in the ballpark of two children is a wonderful blessing, if that is the life to which you are… Read more “The Willoughbys, Albert W. Vogt III”
Wolfs, by Albert W. Vogt III
It should be “wolves,” not Wolfs (2024). After all, today’s film starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt is about two dangerous individuals known as “fixers.” Such a… Read more “Wolfs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is there a sadder title than I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore (2017)? As it turns out, they are just words. This Catholic is… Read more “I Don’t Feel at Home in This World Anymore, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rescued by Ruby, by Albert W. Vogt III
What if you took Lassie (1954-1973) and made the famous collie into a K-9 police dog for the Rhode Island State Police? You would have the Netflix… Read more “Rescued by Ruby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tetris, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it came to video games in the Vogt household, there were some that my mom played more than my sister or me. Tetris (2023) was one… Read more “Tetris, by Albert W. Vogt III”
