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”
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.
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”
Inspector Gadget, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before you read this review of Inspector Gadget (1999), ask yourself: is there a single property from the line-up of 1980s Saturday morning cartoons that has not been made… Read more “Inspector Gadget, by Albert W. Vogt III”
War for the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
My intention is not to be a broken record with my reviews of these movies, but once again we have a misleading title with War for the Planet… Read more “War for the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Fall Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Most of the time, I do not worry about celebrity couples. After all, they are financially set for life, in most cases, and have a lifestyle vastly different… Read more “The Fall Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like with what I said about Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), its sequel, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014, works less as science fiction and more… Read more “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rise of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since there will soon be a new entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise, I suppose I will start tackling these turkeys. It is one of the more well-known… Read more “Rise of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Point of No Return, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Catholic Church teaches that everyone is redeemable. Put differently, we all deserve second chances. There are a few Biblical bases for this tenet. In the Old Testament, as the… Read more “Point of No Return, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 