Earlier this week I learned two things about Midway: one, it’s a remake, but then again what isn’t these days; and two, it’s directed by Roland Emmerich,… Read more “Midway, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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.
Doctor Sleep, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am not a fan of horror films, usually. Of all movie genres, I find them to be the most formulaic and thus the most predictable. Typically… Read more “Doctor Sleep, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Terminator: Dark Fate, by Cameron J. Czaja
So I have a confession to make: I’ve seen every single Terminator film in it’s entirety except the very first two. I’m surprised that I haven’t gotten… Read more “Terminator: Dark Fate, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Harriet, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching Harriet I wondered whether or not other viewers would take seriously Harriet Tubman’s (Cynthia Erivo) prophetic visions. You see, I take part in Catholic Charismatic… Read more “Harriet, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Countdown, by Cameron J. Czaja
If I had to be perfectly honest, I wasn’t sure if Countdown, the horror that I’m to talk about, was going to be a theatrical release film.… Read more “Countdown, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Black and Blue, by Albert W. Vogt III
While walking out of the Studio Movie Grill in Seminole, Florida, after watching Black and Blue, my girlfriend asked about the ribs I had consumed while watching… Read more “Black and Blue, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, by Cameron J. Czaja
Have you ever got done watching a trailer to a sequel and you said to yourself “is this film really necessary?” That’s how I felt coming into… Read more “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Zombieland 2: Double Tap, by Albert W. Vogt III
Zombieland (2009) was a ghoulish parody of the then craze of undead movies and shows gripping the nation at that time. It starred Jesse Eisenberg (Columbus), Woody… Read more “Zombieland 2: Double Tap, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Addams Family, by Cameron J. Czaja
I wouldn’t say I’m a huge fan of The Addams Family, but I am a causal one. When I heard they were making an animated film based… Read more “The Addams Family, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Joker, by Albert W. Vogt III
This might be my most Catholic review yet. And with a certain amount of relish I say: spoilers ahead. Joker, starring Joaquin Phoenix (Arthur Fleck/Joker), is a… Read more “Joker, by Albert W. Vogt III”
