Not to take away from anyone’s vigilance over the content of popular culture today, but films like Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken (1991) always put this debate… Read more “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken, 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 Whole Ten Yards, by Albert W. Vogt III
You know how the Ocean’s series of heist films have a sort of clever naming convention where the first is Ocean’s Eleven (2001), because it is about… Read more “The Whole Ten Yards, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Convert, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a discernible gap in my historical knowledge, it is regarding much of anything having to do with the Pacific Islands. I can tell you… Read more “The Convert, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tow, by Albert W. Vogt III
My heart aches for the homeless. I pray every day for them, and each one I see on the streets I regret when I have nothing to… Read more “Tow, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tony, by Albert W. Vogt III
Life will bring you plenty of unexpected developments. A large part of having a Faith life is learning how to deal with these potential trying situations, and… Read more “Tony, by Albert W. Vogt III”
You, Always, by Albert W. Vogt III
They say that you cannot learn much from watching movies, but I beg to differ. That might be wishful thinking on my part, seeking to justify my… Read more “You, Always, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Short Circuit, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I went to a Catholic school until the fourth grade, I was often picked on by my classmates. Then again, kids will be kids, as they… Read more “Short Circuit, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Men in Black 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
A few months ago, there was a priest living and working in Washington D.C. who made the claim that “many, if not most” unidentified flying object (UFO)… Read more “Men in Black 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rachel Getting Married, by Albert W. Vogt III
The last thing one could call me is an expert on weddings, though I have been in my share of them. What I have not done is… Read more “Rachel Getting Married, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Person to Person, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I am currently visiting my home town of Chicago, I have been in the mood for watching films with an urban setting. Thus, after some extensive… Read more “Person to Person, by Albert W. Vogt III”
