Something that I wrestle with my spiritual director about is perfection. A small part of me has an idealized conception of faith that says the more I grow… Read more “Diggers, 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.
Horrible Bosses 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
When did I review Horrible Bosses (2011)? Does it matter? In the grand scheme of things, which is a veiled way of referencing God and our place in His Creation, the… Read more “Horrible Bosses 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke
Hypnotic (2021) was a random find to quench my desire for a thriller of some sort. I don’t really enjoy straight horror anymore, but every now and then,… Read more “Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke”
Mr. Deeds, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is always some annoyance for me whenever I encounter an Adam Sandler movie while scrolling through streaming services, particularly if it is one that I have… Read more “Mr. Deeds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III
On the surface, a title like Speak No Evil would appeal to a practicing Catholic. After all, Jesus says in Luke 6:45, “A good person out of the store of… Read more “Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Walk in the Clouds, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been other reviews that I have commented on Keanu Reeves’ acting. There are many films of his that come to mind, the ones for which he… Read more “A Walk in the Clouds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Meet Joe Black, by Diane M. Blenke
Meet Joe Black (1998) is one of those movies that gets easily overlooked. When you think back on Brad Pitt’s career, you might think of Fight Club (1999), Interview with the… Read more “Meet Joe Black, by Diane M. Blenke”
Timeline, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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