This may seem like a minor quibble, but one of the more frustrating aspects to picking movies to review is the scrolling. There have been many films covered… Read more “Uglies, 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.
Joker: Folie á Deux, by Albert W. Vogt III
How could Joker (2019) be worse? Make its sequel, Joker: Folie á Deux, a musical. Perhaps I did not give the follow up fair shrift? Its predecessor is one of the most disturbing… Read more “Joker: Folie á Deux, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wild Robot, by Cameron J. Czaja
If I had to be honest, I wasn’t even sure I was going to be able to produce a review this week. This is mostly because we… Read more “The Wild Robot, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Gone in 60 Seconds, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite getting a later start than usual in watching a film to review, I felt Gone in 60 Seconds (2000) too big a feature to pass up today. I have… Read more “Gone in 60 Seconds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Once Upon a Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
During World War II, the United States government enlisted the help of Hollywood in order to promote the Allied cause. There were obvious propaganda films designed to highlight… Read more “Once Upon a Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Penny Serenade, by Albert W. Vogt III
An oft repeated maxim I use when discussing older films, particularly from Hollywood’s so-called “Golden Age” (roughly 1930-1950, give or take a few years), is to remember… Read more “Penny Serenade, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gifted, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I begin to write this review of Gifted (2017), I am balling my eyes out. I am crying not because I am sad, though it does produce that emotion. What… Read more “Gifted, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Somewhere in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may be merely semantics, but I prefer the term film reviewer over film critic. The former more aligns with my desire to apply my Catholic analysis. My desire… Read more “Somewhere in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Brain on Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
All life is precious. That is the stance of the Catholic Church. This tenet is typically applied to abortion, and for good reason. The life of an infant inside a… Read more “Brain on Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Prestige, by Diane M. Blenke
Growing up, I was always interested in magic tricks. My brother used to practice magic tricks with cards, ropes, and cups. We would see magicians perform, and… Read more “The Prestige, by Diane M. Blenke”
The Legionnaire 