One of these days, I will run out of Sandra Bullock films to review. However, she was not the only draw for today’s film, Two if by Sea (1996). The other… Read more “Two if by Sea, 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 Naked Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unlike some who also review films, I do not scour the internet for information on upcoming releases. My spare time is spent either practicing my Catholic Faith in… Read more “The Naked Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Stargate, by Albert W. Vogt III
When thinking of the most successful science fiction franchises of all time, the ones that probably first come to mind are Star Trek and Star Wars. One could also probably put… Read more “Stargate, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Masters of the Universe, by Albert W. Vogt III
During the 1980s, Saturday morning cartoons were a staple of the weekend. Some of the shows were geared towards boys, some for girls, though there were a few… Read more “Masters of the Universe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Inherit the Wind (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot to say about Inherit the Wind (1999), but I will start with the Scripture from which the title is derived. It is Proverbs 11:29, and the… Read more “Inherit the Wind (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mad Max, by Albert W. Vogt III
What defines a dystopia? One way you can describe is by its opposite: utopia. A synonym for utopia could be Heaven, but that is not possible in this existence. God… Read more “Mad Max, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ballerina: From the World of John Wick, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is it about these movies that I do not get but other people see? Is it a simple matter of taste? Do people not care about plot and… Read more “Ballerina: From the World of John Wick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pretty Woman, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are not too many familiar titles left for me to review for The Legionnaire, or so I tell myself. Occasionally, someone will mention a movie to me that… Read more “Pretty Woman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Fantastic Four: First Steps, by Albert W. Vogt III
As my ticket to see The Fantastic Four: First Steps was scanned, they handed me a pair of 3-D glasses. “Rats,” I said under my breath, though I should have… Read more “The Fantastic Four: First Steps, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mystic Pizza, by Albert W. Vogt III
A year ago, I did a silent, eight-day retreat at the Gonzaga/Eastern Point Retreat House in Gloucester, Massachusetts. I cannot say enough good things about the setting, although… Read more “Mystic Pizza, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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