When I have the time, I will tackle a longer film like Out of Africa (1985). Actually, in doing more research about it, I was surprised that it did not… Read more “Out of Africa, 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 Wrong Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you just have to plug your nose and watch something that is getting peoples’ attention. In this case, it is The Wrong Paris. It is a title that has… Read more “The Wrong Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Me Before You, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a few movies that I have been dancing around on the various streaming services I frequent. They are films that I feel I should watch, but… Read more “Me Before You, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hostiles, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the many aspects of the Western film genre is the struggle between the so-called “cowboys and Indians.” Both of those terms are clunky, and that is… Read more “Hostiles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Queen of Katwe, by Albert W. Vogt III
I want to be careful with how I present to you Queen of Katwe (2016). My desire to get this right is borne of how special is the film. To underscore… Read more “Queen of Katwe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Don’t Understand You, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you had the experience of being in another country where English is not the native tongue, and you think that by speaking louder you can make… Read more “I Don’t Understand You, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III
The main theme of Tron: Ares is the idea of permanence versus impermanence. There is wisdom in thinking about these ideas from a Catholic perspective. The only permanent thing is God,… Read more “Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III
Every day for the better part of ten years, I taught Native American History. As such, whenever I come across a film about native peoples, it catches my… Read more “Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the recent death of Robert Redford, I figured it would be appropriate to review one of his films. However, I have already covered most of the ones… Read more “Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are no good reasons I could give you for why I had not yet seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). The film is mostly about being a… Read more “The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 