There are more culturally degrading films than Road to Zanzibar (1941), though it is not as bad as some of the more self-consciously racist pictures around. Much of how I… Read more “Road to Zanzibar, 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.
Borderlands, by Albert W. Vogt III
Age is something that comes for those of us blessed with a long-ish life. In other words, we get old(er). It is inevitable. It is part of God’s plan for… Read more “Borderlands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Road to Singapore, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Road to El Dorado (2000) and learning how it borrowed from the buddy musical comedy movies collectively known as the Road to . . . series, starring Bing… Read more “Road to Singapore, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road to El Dorado, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first question I had upon watching The Road to El Dorado (2000) was how in the heck did anyone think this was a good idea? I did not do… Read more “The Road to El Dorado, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wildcat, by Albert W. Vogt III
Being an avowed Catholic and a film reviewer means that sometimes you encounter something that is difficult to fully digest on a number of levels. I am going… Read more “Wildcat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
300: Rise of an Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Hopefully, this will be the last time I think about or see 300: Rise of an Empire (2014). I saw it in the theater and did not enjoy it at… Read more “300: Rise of an Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wicked Little Letters, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unfortunately, the majority of the time you see avowed Christians in film, they turn out to be villains. Take today’s movie, for example, Wicked Little Letters (2023). One of the female… Read more “Wicked Little Letters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III
The word “blithe” means, “showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.” In case you need further definitions, “callous” can essentially be thought of… Read more “Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The other movie to come out this weekend was M. Knight Shyamalan’s latest production, Trap. Based on the trailers, it has something to do with a dad taking his… Read more “Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to what happens to us after we die, there is some bad theology out there, particularly amongst us Christians. There are those who believe that… Read more “Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 