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    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.

    28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When last we left young Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later (2025), he had been chased by a group of infected people (think zombies, but with… Read more “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Paying attention to politics, especially right now, can be a depressing business.  Regardless of how you feel about current events, the things that are happening have an… Read more “Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 15, 2026January 10, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III

    It is always good when your endless scrolling through streaming services pays off.  It can be difficult.  The process involves passing up many titles which I think… Read more “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 14, 2026January 9, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III

    While on my yearly Christmas movie kick, choosing a title was easier.  At first, it is a simple matter of picking whatever film I have not already… Read more “The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 13, 2026January 8, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III

    How did I celebrate being done with reviewing Christmas movies?  By watching Kon-Tiki (2012).  It had, on the surface, a few things to recommend to this historian… Read more “Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 12, 2026January 8, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Christmas Reservations, by Albert W. Vogt III

    While watching Christmas Reservations (2019), my Apple watched pinged me because the noise reached over ninety decibels.  I should probably disable this feature, but I never remember… Read more “Christmas Reservations, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 11, 2026January 6, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    My Secret Santa, by Albert W. Vogt III

    I am getting down to the last of the Netflix Christmas movies, and among the holdouts on my “For You” list is My Secret Santa (2025).  It… Read more “My Secret Santa, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 10, 2026January 6, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Primate, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My reasoning for choosing Primate (2025) rather than Greenland 2: Migration is simply because I had not seen the first Greenland movie.  Indeed, I was not even… Read more “Primate, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 9, 2026January 9, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Christmas Contract, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My original intention had been to get these films watched and reviewed long before this date.  To peel back the curtain on The Legionnaire, my goal is… Read more “The Christmas Contract, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 8, 2026January 5, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997), by Albert W. Vogt III

    The title I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997) should be a familiar one.  There is the classic Christmas carol of the same name.  With that, it should… Read more “I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 7, 2026January 4, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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