There are some movies that deal with messy subjects, but should be viewed nonetheless. By the time I am finished with this review of Buffaloed (2019), you will decide whether… Read more “Buffaloed, 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.
A Perfect Pairing, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, it is okay to put on a movie you know will not make you think too hard. Since I did not get good sleep last night, that… Read more “A Perfect Pairing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elio, by Albert W. Vogt III
You are not alone. It is a message Jesus gave to His disciples, it is something I try to remind myself of every day through prayer, and it… Read more “Elio, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Prince of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the easier movies to discuss for a Catholic reviewer is The Prince of Egypt (1998). That statement is not without caveats, however. Personally, it is difficult to get through… Read more “The Prince of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Me, Myself & Irene, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of problems with Me, Myself & Irene (2000), and that is without mentioning the controversy. If you have seen the movie, you can probably guess why… Read more “Me, Myself & Irene, by Albert W. Vogt III”
28 Years Later, by Albert W. Vogt III
Going into 28 Years Later, I was thinking of jokes I could make about the title. The original, 28 Days Later (2002), focuses on Jim (Cillian Murphy), who wakes up in… Read more “28 Years Later, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predator: Killer of Killers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that I cannot get away from the Vikings, or at least that is true for the first quarter of Predator: Killer of Killers. If you are… Read more “Predator: Killer of Killers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is no such thing as a Shortcut to Happiness (2007). You might also be surprised by how true of a statement that almost was. Upon doing a little research, it… Read more “Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III”
How to Be Single, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a telling line in How to Be Single (2016) that sums up why the title is misleading. Older sister, Dr. Meg Kepley (Leslie Mann), is giving advice to… Read more “How to Be Single, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Get Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you were to pinpoint a time when Will Ferrell began to get old for me, it was probably around the time when Get Hard(2015) was released. It might… Read more “Get Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 