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    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.

    Snow White, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is a lot to say about Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).  For one thing, how many people refer to it by its full title?  Secondly, it was the… Read more “Snow White, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Hector and the Search of Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III

    If you are a frequent reader of my reviews, what I am about to say will not come as a surprise.  One might say that I am going… Read more “Hector and the Search of Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 20, 2025March 12, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Chaos Theory, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The old cliché about sometimes needing to laugh to keep yourself from crying is bore out in today’s film, Chaos Theory(2007).  If you see a preview for it, you… Read more “Chaos Theory, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 19, 2025March 12, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Always Be My Maybe, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are types fear that are difficult to overcome.  I am not referring to the kind induced by scary monsters jumping out of dark corners.  The variety that imperils… Read more “Always Be My Maybe, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 18, 2025March 11, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Love & Gelato, by Albert W. Vogt III

    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”

    March 17, 2025March 11, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    March 16, 2025March 10, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    March 15, 2025March 10, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    March 14, 2025March 14, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    March 13, 2025February 27, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    March 12, 2025March 11, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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