When I came across Legionnaire (1999), I thought it would be funny to feature it on The Legionnaire. Confused yet? Good! Unlike the title of this blog, the film refers to the infamous… Read more “Legionnaire, 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.
Freakier Friday, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a line in a song in the new movie Freakier Friday that says something to the effect of “Same old story, same old end.” I have to wonder… Read more “Freakier Friday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Give It a Year, by Albert W. Vogt III
The title I Give It a Year (2013) is an example of it meaning exactly what it says. Sometimes, producers give names to project that are meant to be metaphorical,… Read more “I Give It a Year, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rebound, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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