With my background in history, I sometimes think of creative ways in which I could use such a degree. One recent idea I came up with is… Read more “One for the Money, 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.
Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that see history in stark terms. To such people, something happened one way or the other, and there is no room for interpretation. I… Read more “Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is that time of the year when Disney remembers its animation roots and gives us some kind of cute, cartoon movie. I try not to pay… Read more “Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whether or not you’re a fan of the slasher series Scream, one can’t deny how impactful the franchise has been not only to the sub-genre itself, but… Read more “Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a couple of the past few times I have been to Confession, the priest has handed me a small prayer card that, on one side, says,… Read more “Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever had someone tell you, “I can’t make you better?” It hurts to hear such words, particularly since they are said most often when we… Read more “The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to made-for-television films, you will not find many of them covered on The Legionnaire. The one exception would be the Christmas extravaganza I put… Read more “The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I recently reviewed License to Wed (2007), I already have a frame of reference for Robin Williams playing a priest. Thus, the fact that he is… Read more “The Big Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Magic of Belle Isle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much about the life of a writer that appeals to me. At the same time, I am also cognizant of the fact that such a… Read more “The Magic of Belle Isle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Flipped, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the old cliché goes, life is a funny thing. We can think one way about something today, and later have the opposite opinion. That sounds like… Read more “Flipped, by Albert W. Vogt III”
