Poetry is one of the many proofs that God works through our minds to give a window unto the soul. Perhaps not every line ever written in this… Read more “My Oxford Year, 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.
Wandering Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III
One can only guess how my dad found Wandering Hearts (2017). In case any if what I am about to write interests you in any way, it is available for… Read more “Wandering Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Topper Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my repeated complaints about modern film is the lack of originality. The same issue can be raised with classic cinema. Arguably, the reason this is not spoken… Read more “Topper Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Conan the Destroyer, by Albert W. Vogt III
The best thing I can say about Conan the Destroyer (1984) is that it has no nudity, unlike its predecessor, Conan the Barbarian (1982), which flashed copious amounts of inappropriate flesh… Read more “Conan the Destroyer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Conan the Barbarian, by Albert W. Vogt III
There has been a film that I have been avoiding for a few reasons. First, I have seen parts of it, and I do not recall anything good… Read more “Conan the Barbarian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cobb, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first love as a child outside of my family was baseball. Hence, whenever there is a film featuring the sport, then I am likely to watch it. With… Read more “Cobb, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gods of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I began seeing trailers for Gods of Egypt (2016), I recall feeling a distinct desire to want to avoid it at all costs. This is not because of my… Read more “Gods of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nobody 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been a while since I have commented on the audience with which I have seen a movie in the theater. I try not to do it… Read more “Nobody 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Pickup, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a more fitting symbol of the current state of film production than The Pickup, then I do not want to know about it. At the same… Read more “The Pickup, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Invincible, by Albert W. Vogt III
Underdog stories may be cliché, but they are often satisfying. When you think about it, Jesus fits this mold. According to Scripture, nobody expected the Messiah to be from… Read more “Invincible, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 