One skill I never mastered is dancing. I have a rudimentary understand of waltzes, I have down the most basic step in swing, but those two aspects do… Read more “Dirty Dancing, 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 Sunlit Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Sunlit Night (2019) is about art. That is a deep subject and history has shown that it can mean almost anything. After all, we are still asking ourselves the… Read more “The Sunlit Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Born on the Fourth of July, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I watched Born on the Fourth of July (1989) on Independence Day, you will likely not be reading this review on that date. As you will see, when you… Read more “Born on the Fourth of July, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Superman (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
How many movies are there about arguably the most recognizable comic book character of all time, Superman? One could make the case for there being twelve, going all… Read more “Superman (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, by Albert W. Vogt III
Events of this world have been weighing on me lately. As many in similar mental states have done before me, I try to consume lighter fare when it… Read more “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III
What if I told you that some of the most chilling and iconic photographs of concentration camps during World War II were taken by a woman? Or did… Read more “Lee, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Equalizer 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are instances when giving something a second chance is fruitful. God does that with us. Actually, it is more accurate to say that He gives us third, fourth,… Read more “The Equalizer 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The History Boys, by Albert W. Vogt III
There were a few points while watching The History Boys (2006) that I almost turned it off. I will not tell you why here, but it will become apparent in… Read more “The History Boys, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bedazzled, by Albert W. Vogt III
One should always be wary of the devil. Such advice works no matter your religious alignment. Most religions have a concept of evil. Since satan is the embodiment of all… Read more “Bedazzled, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Beekeeper, by Albert W. Vogt III
Usually, my weekend cinema trips involve one movie. That is because the typical release schedule, while having a few options at the end of a week, has one… Read more “The Beekeeper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 