There are many movies about which I can say that when I first saw them, I was in a different place in my spiritual life. It is a… Read more “Bad Teacher, 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.
The Prince and the Pauper (1962), by Albert W. Vogt III
Whether you like Disney or despise the company, they have been pioneers in cinema. Though Walt’s boys, as he liked to sometimes refer to them as, did not… Read more “The Prince and the Pauper (1962), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Adventures in Babysitting (2016), by Albert W. Vogt III
When is it a good time to do a remake? If you are the Disney Channel, it is, apparently, when you have hit the century mark for movies… Read more “Adventures in Babysitting (2016), by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Wrinkle in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are two ways of thinking about A Wrinkle in Time (2018). On the one hand, it is a bunch of made-up insanity that smacks of other stories. For example, the… Read more “A Wrinkle in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Around the World in 80 Days, by Albert W. Vogt III
At some point in my past, I made the decision to read as many classic novels as possible. I cannot remember when I made this vow. I have also… Read more “Around the World in 80 Days, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just to get out of the way what is becoming a broken record with The Legionnaire’s thoughts on the Planet of the Apes franchise: Catholicism is not… Read more “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
White Fang, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are not too many movies about Alaska that I do not enjoy, with the exception of Into the Wild (2007). However, can we really call that a film about… Read more “White Fang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Finding Dory, by Albert W. Vogt III
Appropriately enough, I cannot remember how I originally got roped into seeing Finding Dory (2016) in the theater. It was likely due to whoever I was dating at the time… Read more “Finding Dory, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Finding Nemo, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the final credits rolled for Finding Nemo (2003), the song “Beyond the Sea,” covered by Robbie Williams, accompanies the list of those who worked on the film. I briefly… Read more “Finding Nemo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Inspector Gadget 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
The fault is mine. I could have picked other movies, but I chose Inspector Gadget 2 (2003). It is not intended for people my age. As such, I did not laugh at… Read more “Inspector Gadget 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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