Sometimes the algorithm can be your friend, even if it is finicky and mysterious. Because I recently watched two classic Christmas movies in a row, Amazon Prime… Read more “Remember the Night, 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.
Anaconda (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
When a film is rebooted and given a new theatrical release, I try to watch and review the original in order to give the fresh version some… Read more “Anaconda (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Klaus, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching Klaus (2019), the historian in me said, “Huh?” This is because it is one of the small but strong subset of Christmas movies that talk… Read more “Klaus, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas Eve (1947), by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a Christmas movie made after roughly 1995, chances are it is one of those romantic comedies I have seen and discussed so often this… Read more “Christmas Eve (1947), by Albert W. Vogt III”
2025 Year in Review
Albert W. Vogt III’s picks: Best: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale This one is a no-brainer for this Downton Abbey (2011-2015) fanatic. Like the series and other… Read more “2025 Year in Review”
It Happened on 5th Avenue, by Albert W. Vogt III
After my viewing of the odd film that is Christmas Eve (1947), the review for which you will see on December 24th, Amazon Prime suggested It Happened… Read more “It Happened on 5th Avenue, by Albert W. Vogt III”
No Sleep ‘Til Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have Netflix (though other streaming services are copying this feature), you will know that when you stop on a title, a brief snippet or trailer… Read more “No Sleep ‘Til Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Becoming Santa, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching as many Christmas films as I have, you tend to notice commonalities between them. Most of this I have already touched on in other reviews,… Read more “Becoming Santa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Avatar: Fire and Ash, by Albert W. Vogt III
During the climax of Avatar: Fire and Ash, my server brought the check for the food I ordered. By the way, my theater of choice is one… Read more “Avatar: Fire and Ash, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Oh. What. Fun., by Albert W. Vogt III
With apologies, I must return to the question that has plagued me since I began reviewing Christmas movies this year: do any of them speak to the… Read more “Oh. What. Fun., by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 