While watching Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, I could not help but feel a kindred spirit with James Blandings (Cary Grant). Though I am not having a home… Read more “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, 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.
Woman in Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III
On Holy Thursday, once Mass is finished, there is a procession of the Host (that is the body of Jesus) from the Altar to a place of… Read more “Woman in Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Transformers One, by Albert W. Vogt III
Call me a traitor to my generation, but whenever I see a trailer for a new entry in the Transformers franchise, I sigh and roll my eyes. Because of my… Read more “Transformers One, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Overboard (1987), by Albert W. Vogt III
For a few weeks now, as I scrolled through lists of films in my various streaming services, I noted the remake of Overboard (2018), starring Anna Faris. I have been… Read more “Overboard (1987), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Adventureland, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of qualities to Adventureland (2009), and there are some unfortunate aspects. Then again, that is life, is it not? I am as guilty as anyone else in… Read more “Adventureland, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Diggers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Something that I wrestle with my spiritual director about is perfection. A small part of me has an idealized conception of faith that says the more I grow… Read more “Diggers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Horrible Bosses 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
When did I review Horrible Bosses (2011)? Does it matter? In the grand scheme of things, which is a veiled way of referencing God and our place in His Creation, the… Read more “Horrible Bosses 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke
Hypnotic (2021) was a random find to quench my desire for a thriller of some sort. I don’t really enjoy straight horror anymore, but every now and then,… Read more “Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke”
Mr. Deeds, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is always some annoyance for me whenever I encounter an Adam Sandler movie while scrolling through streaming services, particularly if it is one that I have… Read more “Mr. Deeds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III
On the surface, a title like Speak No Evil would appeal to a practicing Catholic. After all, Jesus says in Luke 6:45, “A good person out of the store of… Read more “Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
