Still Alice (2014) was picked because, based on the brief plot summary I read, I figured it could speak to the Catholic Church’s pro-life views. They are rightly tied… Read more “Still Alice, 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.
Notorious, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you have a tough day, a good movie can help. Prayer is the preferred route, and God is present to us at all times. Communicating with God is… Read more “Notorious, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road to Wellville, by Albert W. Vogt III
It took me a while to find The Road to Wellville (1994) on Amazon Prime. Its description talked about Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) and his Battle Creek Sanitarium… Read more “The Road to Wellville, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wicked, by Diane M. Blenke
I have been a fan of Wicked, the musical, since 2005. I was exposed to the soundtrack and it instantly became a mainstay in my compact disc (CD)… Read more “Wicked, by Diane M. Blenke”
Popeye, by Albert W. Vogt III
What makes a live-action version of a cartoon good? If it is fidelity to the spirit of the original, then Popeye (1980) might be the best version of any attempt… Read more “Popeye, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wimbledon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Most people turn their nose up at the sport of tennis. I have no idea how they feel about a movie on the subject. I say partially this because… Read more “Wimbledon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gladiator II, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you are familiar with the first Gladiator (2000) and you are like me, you find yourself getting to the climactic point when Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) is… Read more “Gladiator II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Plus One, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was studying for my Ph.D. at Loyola University Chicago in American History, I had a classmate and friend who would often talk about all the… Read more “Plus One, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Time Machine (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III
When you read the description of The Time Machine (1960), you will see the term “post-apocalyptic.” I find this fascinating as a practicing Catholic. In Western culture, our primary source for… Read more “The Time Machine (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before there was a live action The Little Mermaid (2023), heck, even preceding the animated The Little Mermaid (1989), but well after the 1837 publication of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale… Read more “Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 