One movie that is not on the list of 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time as compiled by the American Film Institute is Cool Hand Luke (1967). I could… Read more “Cool Hand Luke, 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.
Our Hospitality, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen a few of each of their films, I am prepared to say that I prefer Buster Keaton over Charlie Chaplin. There may be… Read more “Our Hospitality, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Red Badge of Courage, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I sold the home I inherited from the old man I used to live with and moved in with my dad. One could also call it the… Read more “The Red Badge of Courage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Song of Bernadette, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is nothing else to say, really, about The Song of Bernadette (1943) other than it is special. I could go on about how I have been to Lourdes in… Read more “The Song of Bernadette, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Bishop’s Wife, by Albert W. Vogt III
It quickly becomes apparent that The Bishop’s Wife (1947) is a Christmas movie. I did not intentionally go looking for one. I found this film on Good Friday, a heavy day… Read more “The Bishop’s Wife, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unwittingly, I learned of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) at an early age. As a child of the 1980s, I was around and aware enough to witness the rise of Madonna. Her… Read more “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do you get when you cross a Quentin Tarantino film with James Bond? In short, it is The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Whenever you have such familiar comparisons, one… Read more “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Amazing Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
As of this writing, it is the Wednesday of Holy Week. I bring up this date to contextualize the emotional reaction I had to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (03/27/2024). At my… Read more “The Amazing Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Magnetic Monster, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you look up The Magnetic Monster (1953) on Amazon Prime, it will tell you next to the title that it is one of the greatest science fiction movies… Read more “The Magnetic Monster, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spider-Man 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have ever wondered why there was never a Spider-Man 4 starring Tobey Maguire as the title superhero, Spider-Man 3 (2007) is probably the answer. Do not get me wrong. Like pretty… Read more “Spider-Man 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 