It was a cold day in Chicago, the biggest city in the Land of Lincoln, when I first noticed Seth Grahame-Smith’s historically based novel, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2010). It… Read more “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, 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.
Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III
In many respects, Premonition (2007) is a lot of what I rail against in film. It is listed most places as a psychological thriller, but it has enough of a… Read more “Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wedding Date, by Albert W. Vogt III
If everyone were honest all the time, then there would be no such thing as romantic comedies. This is yet another factor in this subgenre’s predictability. Part of the… Read more “The Wedding Date, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wedding Season, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I watch movies, I take notes. What I am looking for are moments that will guide how I approach my review as a practicing Catholic. As such, not… Read more “Wedding Season, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Novocaine, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you woke up one day and discovered that you cannot feel any pain whatsoever, how you proceed? Would you go to a local skatepark and attempt… Read more “Novocaine, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the studio that made the recently released Drop came on the screen, my heart sank. Most of what Blumhouse is known for is horror, and I usually avoid that… Read more “Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Friends with Money, by Albert W. Vogt III
Movies come in all shapes and sizes. Some are long, and some are short. Some are bad, and some are good. If we were to come up with a matrix… Read more “Friends with Money, by Albert W. Vogt III”
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my best friends and my partner with Oh Man Disney (check us out on TikTok and YouTube) insisted recently that I watch See No Evil, Hear… Read more “See No Evil, Hear No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bowfinger, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first job was as a bagger at an Albertson’s grocery store. Yes, there were plenty of people who took the low hanging fruit that is the connection… Read more “Bowfinger, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Instigators, by Albert W. Vogt III
Normally, I am all for films that are set in locations that relate to the actors in them. I like it best when this pertains to Chicago and… Read more “The Instigators, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 