There are times when a movie can cover a few different aspects of culture at once. Such is the case with The King(2019). It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry… Read more “The King, 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.
Quest for Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unless you are an anthropology enthusiast, there is no reason to watch Quest for Fire (1981), though I will tell you about it anyway. Actually, based on the little I… Read more “Quest for Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before COVID interrupted our lives, I was working in a predominately elderly parish. I recall my pastor once commenting in a somewhat off-color manner as to the nighttime… Read more “Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Electric State, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Catholic Church teaches that we are supposed to neither revel in popular culture or rebel against it. Instead, we should think of ourselves as apart from what… Read more “The Electric State, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Just My Luck, by Albert W. Vogt III
In 2 Chronicles 33, it talks about the impiety of Manasseh, one of the line of Davidic kings to rule Israel in the centuries before Jesus. He is… Read more “Just My Luck, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fountain of Youth, by Albert W. Vogt III
Where to even begin with Fountain of Youth? If you happen to see it in its entirety, you will note that it smacks of a number of influences. It is… Read more “Fountain of Youth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Karate Kid: Legends, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before most of the rest of the culture began to turn away from Cobra Kai (2018-2025), I grew tired of the popular Netflix series. Please forgive me, but the constant… Read more “Karate Kid: Legends, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Unforgivable, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like The Unforgivable (2021), you have movie that is tailor made to interest a practicing Catholic. One of the sacraments of our Faith is Reconciliation, which means,… Read more “The Unforgivable, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III
Another film I was inspired to watch from my recent discovery of the Going Medieval podcast on History Hit is the 2007 animated version of Beowulf. One thing I have learned… Read more “Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III”
22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III
The running gag in 22 Jump Street (2014) is that it is going to be exactly like “the last time.” It is a self-aware joke about it being a sequel… Read more “22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 