For whatever reason, when I first heard of Ip Man (2008), I assumed it was some sort of strange science-fiction/martial arts combination. Thus I wrote it off,… Read more “IP Man, 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.
Amazing Grace, by Albert W. Vogt III
I remember seeing Amazing Grace (2006) in the theaters. It is a historical film, and throughout my life I have been drawn to them like a moth… Read more “Amazing Grace, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Sound of Music, by Albert W. Vogt III
When my sister and I were still in elementary school, our mother forced us to watch The Sound of Music (1965). We rented it from the video… Read more “The Sound of Music, by Albert W. Vogt III”
2 Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III
The cynic in me says that the reason 2 Hearts was panned by critics is because it is too uplifting. I have this theory that those who… Read more “2 Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like with my review of The NeverEnding Story (1984), a little extra research turns up surprising facts about a film like The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking… Read more “The New Adventures of Pippi Longstocking, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Shawshank Redemption, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) is another movie that I knew a great deal about, like The Green Mile (1999), but had yet to see. Actually, I had… Read more “The Shawshank Redemption, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Green Mile, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not to harp on this, but there are some suggestions for films I have never seen where after experiencing it I regret, well, everything. Example? Weekend at… Read more “The Green Mile, by Albert W. Vogt III”
White Men Can’t Jump, by Albert W. Vogt III
My sister’s list of movies swung from the travesty that is Weekend at Bernie’s (1989) to a better choice in White Men Can’t Jump (1992). I asked… Read more “White Men Can’t Jump, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The War with Grandpa, by Albert W. Vogt III
Movie watching in the time of COVID-19 is difficult, but then again what is not hard at the moment? Thus when casting about for a film to… Read more “The War with Grandpa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bend It Like Beckham, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I got caught up in watching my Chicago Bears defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last night, I had to interrupt the film schedule given me on… Read more “Bend It Like Beckham, by Albert W. Vogt III”
