When you hear the name John Carpenter, what are some of the movies that come to mind? If you do not have an encyclopedic knowledge of his work,… Read more “Big Trouble in Little China, 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.
Erin Brockovich, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I have aged, I have learned to be careful about making blanket statements. When life brings us trouble, it is easy to cast everything around us in… Read more “Erin Brockovich, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Three Musketeers, Part II: Milady, by Albert W. Vogt III
Movies about political intrigue can be complicated. There are plots within plots, and sometimes within plots. Because of their intricacy, it can be difficult to follow who is doing… Read more “The Three Musketeers, Part II: Milady, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Net, by Albert W. Vogt III
These days, people worry about our data being on the internet. What makes it more interesting is how many of us treat this like it is a new… Read more “The Net, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Major League, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are many lessons a practicing Catholic can take away from a sport like baseball. For example, there is a play in the sport known as a “sacrifice.” It… Read more “Major League, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Three Musketeers, Part 1: D’Artagnan, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I reviewed The Three Musketeers (1993), I commented on the confusion of the title. I almost began my discussion of the latest cinematic version of Alexandre Dumas’ classic swashbuckling… Read more “The Three Musketeers, Part 1: D’Artagnan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dog Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
For months, I have been seeing trailers for Dog Man nearly every time I went to the theater. That should not be surprising, but it was my reaction I am… Read more “Dog Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman & Robin, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the least relevant things to quibble about when criticizing a film is its title. Enjoyment is subjective, but what a movie is called does not entirely… Read more “Batman & Robin, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman Forever, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a line in the first few minutes of Batman Forever (1995) that reminded me why these movies are a series of eye-rollers for me. Without preamble, Batman (Val… Read more “Batman Forever, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
To change around a famous saying, nurture trumps nature. As a Catholic, the idea that the care a person receives is somehow more revealing of a person’s character… Read more “Batman Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 