In hindsight, I am very glad I was late to the Weekend at Bernie’s (1989) party. Actually, I am now regretting having arrived at all. After plowing… Read more “Weekend at Bernie’s, 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.
The NeverEnding Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I adoringly watched The NeverEnding Story (1984) over and over as a child, I gave little thought to anything other than how cool Atreyu (Noah Hathaway)… Read more “The NeverEnding Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Trolls World Tour, by Albert W. Vogt III
My Chicago Bears stunk up Soldier Field on Sunday afternoon in losing to the Indianapolis Colts, putting me off football for the rest of the weekend. There… Read more “Trolls World Tour, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cuties, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you haven’t heard of the film Cuties, then God bless you. The reason I say this is because it’s probably one of the most controversial films released… Read more “Cuties, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Save Yourselves! by Albert W. Vogt III
New record for movie attendance this weekend: almost twenty in the theater. Do not worry, dear reader, there was plenty of space between everyone. Actually, Save Yourselves!… Read more “Save Yourselves! by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dumbo (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III
God’s timing is always surprising. Not in the sense that, oh no, the hamster has died, but rather the kind of surprise that leads you closer to… Read more “Dumbo (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mean Girls, by Albert W. Vogt III
Somehow I missed out on Mean Girls (2004) until my sister suggested it to me recently on social media. I can probably guess why. When I was… Read more “Mean Girls, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Greatest Showman, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Greatest Showman (2017), I went on YouTube and took in Screen Junkies “Honest Trailer” for the film. You can check it out here, and… Read more “The Greatest Showman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
(500) Days of Summer, by Albert W. Vogt III
After completing my viewing of (500) Days of Summer (2009), I arose from my familiar seat, uttered a swear word about how much I hate this movie,… Read more “(500) Days of Summer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Infidel, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was mildly entertaining to look up other reviews of Infidel (2019) after I viewed it this past weekend. I witnessed those who do not share the… Read more “Infidel, by Albert W. Vogt III”
