A couple days ago I reviewed Inglorious Basterds (2009), which, as a Quentin Tarantino film, is about revenge, in this case of the historical variety. Today, I… Read more “The Equalizer, 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.
Justice League, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since DC Comics has seemingly decided to go about releasing its own universe building franchise in a pale comparison to Marvel’s endeavor in piecemeal fashion, I have… Read more “Justice League, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Inglorious Basterds, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here is a list of Quentin Tarantino movies I like: Jackie Brown (1997), Kill Bill (both volumes, 2003 and 2004 respectively), and Django Unchained (2012). Here is… Read more “Inglorious Basterds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beyond the Mask, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there are any Christian filmmakers out there who read this blog and are thinking of making a historically based film, please contact me. While recently scouring… Read more “Beyond the Mask, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, by Albert W. Vogt III
The year was 1993 and DC Comics, seemingly in a publicity stunt, decided to kill the most popular comic book character of all time, Superman. Although I… Read more “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, by Albert W. Vogt III
It seems I am going backwards in a franchise. Last year I caught Jumanji: The Next Level (2019). It is a serviceable sequel to Jumanji: Welcome to… Read more “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Peanut Butter Falcon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Remember when movies came out in theaters? That was just last year, by the way. During that time, I went to the movies every weekend, the goal… Read more “The Peanut Butter Falcon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Nanny Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when Scarlett Johansson did not do action films. I suppose assuming the role of Black Widow for Marvel really did something for her… Read more “The Nanny Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III”
An American Pickle, by Cameron J. Czaja
Unless you’re like me and scout new movies to watch every week, chances are that you haven’t heard of An American Pickle. I say that because it’s not… Read more “An American Pickle, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Sweet Home Alabama, by Albert W. Vogt III
If I have not mentioned this before in a review, I will say it here: though I live in Florida, my true home will always be Chicago… Read more “Sweet Home Alabama, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 