The film Sylvia Scarlett (1935) underscores the truth that relying on stereotypes will lead to an incomplete understanding of anything. Such assumptions can have some basis in fact, but never… Read more “Sylvia Scarlett, 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.
Waiting for Guffman, by Albert W. Vogt III
Who among us would pass up a chance at stardom? If you watch Waiting for Guffman (1996), the answer it will provide is that everyone wants to be famous. Of course,… Read more “Waiting for Guffman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Set It Up, by Albert W. Vogt III
Given the number of romantic comedies I have lately seen, I am beginning to believe it is my favorite film genre. As I finished watching Set It Up (2018), realizing… Read more “Set It Up, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Operation Mincemeat, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a few careers that go unsung by society, but nonetheless are of vital importance to humanity. We tend not to acknowledge the spiritual ones, but I… Read more “Operation Mincemeat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Jackpot! is violent and vulgar, and it should be watched. It should not be viewed by all audiences. Specifically, the film should not be shown to minors. However, if you are… Read more “Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Crow (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot of bad pseudo-theology about death. In the West, much of this has been borrowed from Christianity. People have taken whatever pieces of the religion, broadly… Read more “The Crow (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III
Discerning our path in life is difficult. This is the case for me, anyway. Some of my earliest hopes and dreams involved me getting married and having a family. When… Read more “Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on a recent plane ride between Florida and my childhood home, Chicago, I decided to revisit Argo (2012). I saw it in the theater, mainly because I enjoyed Ben… Read more “Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gosford Park, by Diane M. Blenke
Gosford Park (2001) has been on my list for a long time. I checked the DVD out of the library back in the early 2000’s, and never got… Read more “Gosford Park, by Diane M. Blenke”
My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III
The unfortunately titled My Favorite Brunette (1947) marks the tenth movie I have seen with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in it. My interest is more in Lamour, not simply… Read more “My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 