One of the few pastimes I had with my mother was spelling. One of us would encounter a particular word throughout the day, remember it, and then ask… Read more “Bad Words, 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.
Planet of the Apes (2001), by Albert W. Vogt III
There are many confusing aspects of Tim Burton’s 2001 remake of Planet of the Apes, though this could be a function of the fact that I saved it… Read more “Planet of the Apes (2001), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Battle for the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it say about the first five Planet of the Apes movies that of them my favorite is the last, Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)? I have some… Read more “Battle for the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
During the coursework phase of my Ph.D. studies at Loyola University Chicago, I had a course on Atlantic History. To be clear, it was not the study of… Read more “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Escape from the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
With Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), everything was going along as one might expect from such a film, until it ceased being bizarrely humorous and made… Read more “Escape from the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beneath the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen a few of the installments in the Planet of the Apes franchise, I believe that they are meant to be regarded as horror films. This… Read more “Beneath the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first thing I muttered under my breath as the end credits to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga began to roll was, “Thank God.” I was relieved that it was… Read more “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Planet of the Apes (1968), by Albert W. Vogt III
How many film franchises can you name that have had as many installments as that which began with the original Planet of the Apes (1968)? There have been some, the… Read more “Planet of the Apes (1968), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Purple Rose of Cairo, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the opening credits to The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) rolled, I knew I was in good hands. I chose it basically at random. Scrolling through the options on Amazon… Read more “The Purple Rose of Cairo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Happiness for Beginners, by Albert W. Vogt III
People should go to the cinema. It is the best way to see a movie, and how most directors intend them to be viewed while shooting them. It is… Read more “Happiness for Beginners, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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