The first thing that I want to say about Love & Gelato (2022) is that it is a palette cleanser. Then again, this is inside information with me, though you… Read more “Love & Gelato, 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.
The World’s Fastest Indian, by Albert W. Vogt III
Life is a journey. I know that is a cliché statement, but I am going to get more specific with this metaphor. There is a current that moves all… Read more “The World’s Fastest Indian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mudbound, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) recently awarded their Academy Awards of Merit, known more familiarly as the Oscars, Netflix has a grouping… Read more “Mudbound, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Bag, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I have likely said this about similar films, it bears repeating: the world of espionage is not pleasant. The newly released Black Bag is a perfect example of why… Read more “Black Bag, by Albert W. Vogt III”
You’re Cordially Invited, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is okay to feel lonely. It is okay to feel anything. Of the many misperceptions of being a follower of Christ, one is that you have to be… Read more “You’re Cordially Invited, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mickey 17, by Cameron J. Czaja
For those who saw the title of this review and don’t have a clue as to what Mickey 17 is about, don’t worry. It’s not the 17th film in an… Read more “Mickey 17, by Cameron J. Czaja”
A Good Day to Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching the endless loop of car chases and shooting that is A Good Day to Die Hard (2013), I shared a revelation with a friend of mine who… Read more “A Good Day to Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Live Free or Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here we are with the fourth in the Die Hard saga, and I only recently learned that these movies are based on books. Please note the use of the plural. The… Read more “Live Free or Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Die Hard with a Vengeance, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, moviemakers overthink titles. One could make this argument with the Star Wars franchise. After all, the first to be released in 1977 was Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope. Note… Read more “Die Hard with a Vengeance, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Die Hard 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
In the time-honored tradition of The Legionnaire, I am late in getting around to reviewing the Die Hard series in its entirety. The original, Die Hard (1988), was addressed as a Christmas film… Read more “Die Hard 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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