There have been a few oversights on my part of some of Hollywood’s biggest features, but I have plans for two of them. I do not mean to… Read more “Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 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.
After the Thin Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you were to observe me while I watch Chicago Bears football, you might think me crazy. That I admit to this would probably suggest that I need… Read more “After the Thin Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Drive, by Albert W. Vogt III
In recent reviews I have produced for The Legionnaire, I have discussed how nostalgia can be an impediment for leading a true Christian life. A remembrance that evokes a… Read more “Drive, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hitch, by Albert W. Vogt III
Perhaps I should be suspicious of the many people in my life who have recommended that I watch Hitch (2005). Actually, “suspicious” is probably the wrong word. We say such things… Read more “Hitch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Thin Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
Please do not take this as an abundance of pride on the part of this Catholic film reviewer, but when you have seen as many movies as… Read more “The Thin Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Uglies, by Albert W. Vogt III
This may seem like a minor quibble, but one of the more frustrating aspects to picking movies to review is the scrolling. There have been many films covered… Read more “Uglies, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Joker: Folie á Deux, by Albert W. Vogt III
How could Joker (2019) be worse? Make its sequel, Joker: Folie á Deux, a musical. Perhaps I did not give the follow up fair shrift? Its predecessor is one of the most disturbing… Read more “Joker: Folie á Deux, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wild Robot, by Cameron J. Czaja
If I had to be honest, I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to produce a review this week. This is mostly because we… Read more “The Wild Robot, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Gone in 60 Seconds, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite getting a later start than usual in watching a film to review, I felt Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) too big a feature to pass up today. I have… Read more “Gone in 60 Seconds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Once Upon a Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
During World War II, the United States government enlisted the help of Hollywood in order to promote the Allied cause. There were obvious propaganda films designed to highlight… Read more “Once Upon a Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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