If you have ever seen another movie with a love-struck guy holding a boombox above his head, playing a tune to woo a woman, then you have… Read more “Say Anything . . ., 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.
Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a movie has a question for a title, like Will Success Spoil Hunter? (1957), the temptation is to simply write “No” and be done with my review. I will… Read more “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Married to the Mob, by Albert W. Vogt III
My heart goes out to those in difficult situations. I do not intend to be vague, but I am also not trying to discriminate. When it is not our… Read more “Married to the Mob, by Albert W. Vogt III”
In the Heart of the Sea, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are ideas prevalent in today’s society that sound new age but actually have a basis in Catholicism. We tend to look to the East for practices like… Read more “In the Heart of the Sea, by Albert W. Vogt III”
La Dolce Villa, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my best friends once sent me a text containing a link to a story about smalltown Italy selling homes for $1. That sounds almost too good… Read more “La Dolce Villa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Last Breath, by Albert W. Vogt III
Many films are based on real events because there are a lot of incredible things happen that are worthy of the cinema. It is like how, when something… Read more “Last Breath, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Playing it Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a problem with Playing it Cool (2014), it is the title. It is a romantic comedy, which means you should be ready for a lot of expected… Read more “Playing it Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Muppets, by Albert W. Vogt III
This may sound like an overreaction, but when I watch The Muppets (2011), I believe that world peace is possible. This goes for the movies and television shows. Harmony between nations… Read more “The Muppets, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Just Friends, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a song in Just Friends (2005), written by the insane pop star Samantha James (Anna Faris), that has a surprisingly deep line given its author’s mental state. Her… Read more “Just Friends, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Steamboat Bill, Jr., by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I discovered a new film to add to my list of favorites: Hundreds of Beavers (2022). It is a silent, black and white comedy. For reasons obvious and beyond my… Read more “Steamboat Bill, Jr., by Albert W. Vogt III”
