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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.

    Heart Breakers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    How can you tell the bad guys from the good?  God creates us all to be in the latter category.  Another way of putting this is that He imbues… Read more “Heart Breakers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 12, 2025February 9, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Definitely, Maybe, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Any time a movie makes me feel something, chances are I will think it is good.  That statement needs clarification.  There are times when I see something that fills… Read more “Definitely, Maybe, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 11, 2025February 8, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Companion, by Cameron J. Czaja

    Despite it now being the second month of 2025 as of this review, I feel like I’m stuck in 2024 due to the movies that I have… Read more “Companion, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    February 10, 2025February 10, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Finest Hours, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is nothing like watching a movie about a winter storm, be it on land or at sea, that makes one grateful to live in Florida.  Granted, we… Read more “The Finest Hours, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 9, 2025February 6, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Awakenings, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Sometimes, while watching a particularly powerful film, I will think that the only thing I will write in my review is: you must see it.  Then I sit… Read more “Awakenings, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 8, 2025February 6, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Love Hurts, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Love is totally worth it.  Despite the title, that is the last line in Love Hurts.  The reason it has such an appellation is to make a joke.  If you watched… Read more “Love Hurts, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Big Trouble in Little China, by Albert W. Vogt III

    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”

    February 6, 2025February 4, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    February 5, 2025February 2, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    February 4, 2025February 2, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    February 3, 2025February 1, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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