Emily Dickinson once said, “The heart wants what it wants – or else it does not care.” Typically, the quote most often cited focuses on everything before the… Read more “The Rebound, 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.
Firebrand, by Albert W. Vogt III
My apologies for spoiling Firebrand (2023) at the outset, but Katherine Parr (Alicia Vikander) did not kill King Henry VIII (Jude Law). There are some other aspects that also stretch… Read more “Firebrand, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Happy Gilmore 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
The old man I used to live with used to have a saying that could be interpreted as a joke. I am also not sure if it was… Read more “Happy Gilmore 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Best Friend’s Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an old saying when it comes to matrimony about how one should marry their best friend. I suppose there is truth in that statement. After all, you… Read more “My Best Friend’s Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Two if by Sea, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
The Legionnaire 