As a trained historian, I sometimes get asked a hypothetical question: if I had access to a time machine that could take me to any historical era,… Read more “Timeline, 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.
The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III
How funny is it that Ewan McGregor stars in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) as fictional investigative journalist Bob Wilton? That statement by itself might not seem humorous,… Read more “The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III
So many movies I watch to review for The Legionnaire contain content that is difficult to consume as a practicing Catholic. Because of this, I frequently go to Confession. It is… Read more “Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Horrible Bosses, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is not much to like as a practicing Catholic about Horrible Bosses (2011). As usual, I will go into more detail about the plot in the following paragraph. For now,… Read more “Horrible Bosses, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you say the title word in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice one more time, you will supposedly summon the demon Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton). Be you a practicing Catholic like me, or anyone… Read more “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III
Even though I do not have the eponymous condition, a title like Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) is bound to get a Catholic’s notice. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one… Read more “Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film I am about to discuss with you is meant to be a comedy. This is underscored by the fact that is stars Martin Lawrence and Eddie… Read more “Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you want to show a movie in a Catholic parish setting, there is a list of approved films from which you can pick. This has nothing to… Read more “Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot to like about Pleasantville (1998), though there is one unfortunate aspect, but I will get to that later. What kept my brain active while watching it… Read more “Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Behind Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III
In about a month, I will be going on a Catholic pilgrimage that will take me to Rome and Medjugorje. This latter location, if you are not already… Read more “Behind Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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