Some of the moments when I have felt most disconnected from humanity have taken place in the movie theater. If you read my review of Us (2019),… Read more “The Drama, 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.
That’s Amor, by Albert W. Vogt III
You might read a title like That’s Amor and say to yourself, “That sounds familiar. . . .” Likely, you’re thinking of the famous Dean Martin song,… Read more “That’s Amor, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bewitched (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III
As I sat down to write this review of Bewitched (2005), another sign of the changing times occurred to me. Today’s film is based on the hit… Read more “Bewitched (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hobbit (1977), by Albert W. Vogt III
Before the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), my only experience with the work of J. R. R. Tolkien was… Read more “The Hobbit (1977), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nuremberg (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film Nuremberg (2025) is difficult to watch for a few reasons, but none of them diminish its importance, particularly right now. It depicts a tragic moment… Read more “Nuremberg (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Time Bandits, by Albert W. Vogt III
My new second favorite film, The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021), featured today’s movie, Time Bandits (1981). It makes some sense as they deal with the… Read more “Time Bandits, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
While making our way to the cinema within walking distance of my house, my girlfriend and I listened to the Good Friday edition of the Hallow app’s… Read more “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good Friday, 2026
During this Lenten season, I followed the “Pray40: The Return” challenge on the Hallow app. There have been a few themes in it, such as readings taken… Read more “Good Friday, 2026”
Sisu: Road to Revenge, by Albert W. Vogt III
In the climactic moment of Sisu (2022), Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila) crashes an airplane nose first into the ground, at speed, and walks away from the experience. … Read more “Sisu: Road to Revenge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wrath of Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you can call seeing two films of late with the word “wrath” in them a “rash” of viewings, then I hope I soon find the ointment. … Read more “Wrath of Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 