Who does not like a surprise? That is what I got today when I started scrolling for a film to watch and found Mascots (2016). I thought… Read more “Mascots, 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.
It Started in Naples, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching It Started in Naples (1960), I am unsure as to whether it is stereotypically Italian or something authentic. As to the latter of those two… Read more “It Started in Naples, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Bluff, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do you get when you combine The Bourne Identity (2002) with Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)? You get The Bluff. … Read more “The Bluff, by Albert W. Vogt III”
One for the Money, by Albert W. Vogt III
With my background in history, I sometimes think of creative ways in which I could use such a degree. One recent idea I came up with is… Read more “One for the Money, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that see history in stark terms. To such people, something happened one way or the other, and there is no room for interpretation. I… Read more “Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is that time of the year when Disney remembers its animation roots and gives us some kind of cute, cartoon movie. I try not to pay… Read more “Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whether or not you’re a fan of the slasher series Scream, one can’t deny how impactful the franchise has been not only to the sub-genre itself, but… Read more “Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a couple of the past few times I have been to Confession, the priest has handed me a small prayer card that, on one side, says,… Read more “Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever had someone tell you, “I can’t make you better?” It hurts to hear such words, particularly since they are said most often when we… Read more “The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to made-for-television films, you will not find many of them covered on The Legionnaire. The one exception would be the Christmas extravaganza I put… Read more “The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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