During this Lenten season, I followed the “Pray40: The Return” challenge on the Hallow app. There have been a few themes in it, such as readings taken… Read more “Good Friday, 2026”
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.
Sisu: Road to Revenge, by Albert W. Vogt III
In the climactic moment of Sisu (2022), Aatami Korpi (Jorma Tommila) crashes an airplane nose first into the ground, at speed, and walks away from the experience. … Read more “Sisu: Road to Revenge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wrath of Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you can call seeing two films of late with the word “wrath” in them a “rash” of viewings, then I hope I soon find the ointment. … Read more “Wrath of Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Metal Lords, by Albert W. Vogt III
My musical tastes do not usually include heavy metal. This can be attributed to my Faith. There are some aspects of that culture that appeal to me,… Read more “Metal Lords, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Sick, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I write this review of The Big Sick (2017), I have playing on my television a YouTube video of a walk-through of a Chicago neighborhood. Unfortunately,… Read more “The Big Sick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Becky, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen Becky (2020), I can tell you what I got wrong in discussing The Wrath of Becky (2023). The sequel seemed to suggest… Read more “Becky, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wrath of Becky, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the sadder aspects of how Hollywood perceives Christians is that they are tied to White Nationalism. Unfortunately, they are not entirely wrong, and there are… Read more “The Wrath of Becky, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, by Albert W. Vogt III
My top three favorite movies, from third to first, are: The World’s End (2013), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and Star Wars: Episode V – The… Read more “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Crew (2000), by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have the misfortune of watching The Crew (2000), there are a couple of things that might have drawn you to it that are a little… Read more “The Crew (2000), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Good (2008), I expect a lot from such a film as a practicing Catholic. I cannot say it lived up to that word,… Read more “Good, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 