We need to Remember the Titans (2000). It is a sobering thought to think that this film is set in 1971. In 1954, the United States Supreme Court struck down segregation… Read more “Remember the Titans, 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.
After the Sunset, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you take a Caribbean cruise, you are likely to stop in Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas. For my other project, Oh Man Disney (which you can… Read more “After the Sunset, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wrath of the Titans, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I find a movie that is a sequel, I always wonder if I should first watch its predecessor. However, since Wrath of the Titans (2012) is about Greek mythology,… Read more “Wrath of the Titans, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Legionnaire, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I came across Legionnaire (1999), I thought it would be funny to feature it on The Legionnaire. Confused yet? Good! Unlike the title of this blog, the film refers to the infamous… Read more “Legionnaire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Freakier Friday, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a line in a song in the new movie Freakier Friday that says something to the effect of “Same old story, same old end.” I have to wonder… Read more “Freakier Friday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Give It a Year, by Albert W. Vogt III
The title I Give It a Year (2013) is an example of it meaning exactly what it says. Sometimes, producers give names to project that are meant to be metaphorical,… Read more “I Give It a Year, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rebound, by Albert W. Vogt III
Emily Dickinson once said, “The heart wants what it wants – or else it does not care.” Typically, the quote most often cited focuses on everything before the… Read more “The Rebound, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Firebrand, by Albert W. Vogt III
My apologies for spoiling Firebrand (2023) at the outset, but Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander) did not kill King Henry VIII (Jude Law). There are some other aspects that also stretch… Read more “Firebrand, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Happy Gilmore 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
The old man I used to live with used to have a saying that could be interpreted as a joke. I am also not sure if it was… Read more “Happy Gilmore 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Best Friend’s Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an old saying when it comes to matrimony about how one should marry their best friend. I suppose there is truth in that statement. After all, you… Read more “My Best Friend’s Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 