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”
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.
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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)”
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”
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”
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”
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