Maybe I should have watched The Ten Commandments (1956) during Holy Week? It would have been good preparation for Easter Vigil. If you are not Catholic, or… Read more “The Ten Commandments, 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.
Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last night I intended to get back to the list, but circumstances (not going to get into details) prevented me from doing so. So much of life… Read more “Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been some recent scheduling changes in my life. Now that I have my room finally back to normal, I have been able to get myself… Read more “Accepted, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III
For my most recent birthday, one of my best friends bought me a genuine Louisville Slugger wooden baseball bat. I loved this gift for many reasons. For… Read more “The Master of Disguise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spawn, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever looked at the Mona Lisa by Renaissance master Leonardo da Vinci and wanted to draw a mustache on it? Have you listened to a… Read more “Spawn, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Big Hero 6, by Albert W. Vogt III
To those of you who have been trying for a few years to get me to watch Big Hero 6 (2014), I am sorry it took me… Read more “Big Hero 6, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I wish they would bring back about classic cinema is the way they used to do credits. For starters, they used to do… Read more “I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that, based on recent titles, I was in some kind of cinematic rut. Yesterday’s eminently forgettable Sorcerer (1977), by name alone, would not suggest… Read more “Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sorcerer, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in Romeo and Juliet. The tale about star-crossed lovers that everyone thinks they know (but probably never… Read more “Sorcerer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tolkien, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite parts of the Easter Season (the period between Easter and Pentecost for my non-Catholic readers) is how one of our daily readings at… Read more “Tolkien, by Albert W. Vogt III”
