As the old cliché goes, life is a funny thing. We can think one way about something today, and later have the opposite opinion. That sounds like… Read more “Flipped, 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.
Father of the Bride (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III
Of course, there is nothing new in Hollywood. With stars like Diane Keaton and Steve Martin, I thought Father of the Bride (1991) to be the first… Read more “Father of the Bride (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite all the cinematic evidence to the contrary, when I think about Jason Statham, what first comes to mind is not all his action films. Instead, I… Read more “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Pride and the Passion, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just when I thought I had seen all Cary Grant films, I spot his face while scrolling through Amazon Prime, attached to a movie called The Pride… Read more “The Pride and the Passion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Bucket List, by Albert W. Vogt III
A title like The Bucket List (2007) says it all. However, there is a chicken or egg discussion to be had about this movie, at least as… Read more “The Bucket List, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ghosts of Mississippi, by Albert W. Vogt III
Too often, history has shown that somebody seeking to disrupt the status quo is reacted against in a violent manner. Jesus experienced this, and He suffered His… Read more “Ghosts of Mississippi, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Island at the Top of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are more Disney films than you probably know. Go onto Disney+ some time, scroll through the options, and see for yourself. How many of you have… Read more “The Island at the Top of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fackham Hall, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I am such a huge fan of Downton Abbey (2010-2015), it was a little hard for me to watch Fackham Hall (2025). You will see why… Read more “Fackham Hall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Bounty, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once upon a time in St. Petersburg, Florida, there was a festival for tall sailing ships. Being the history nerd that I am, I went to it… Read more “The Bounty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
For Your Consideration, by Albert W. Vogt III
Somehow, For Your Consideration (2006) has escaped my notice until this point. It is one of the many mockumentaries that were the brainchild of Christopher Guest, who… Read more “For Your Consideration, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 