One of the curses of having an advanced degree in history is the awareness that not all films about the past are created the same. I want… Read more “Windtalkers, 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.
M3GAN 2.0, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you’re reading this during the last week of October, then you’re in for a treat as this review is part of a trilogy of reviews that… Read more “M3GAN 2.0, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Race, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much riding on a title like Race (2016). Put differently and in the context of the film I am about to review for you, it… Read more “Race, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wicked: For Good, by Diane M. Blenke
Because two of my favorite songs are in the second half of the musical, I was really looking forward to part 2 of the Wicked saga, Wicked:… Read more “Wicked: For Good, by Diane M. Blenke”
Alexander, by Albert W. Vogt III
While driving home from my other job producing content for a YouTube channel called Oh Man Disney, I listened to a podcast about Alexander the Great (Colin… Read more “Alexander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Analyze This, by Albert W. Vogt III
We all have secrets. It may be a cliché thing to say, but that does not make it any less true. Of course, the one person you… Read more “Analyze This, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Army of Darkness, by Albert W. Vogt III
Rarely do I step out of my cinematic comfort zone. When you have seen as many movies as I have, then you know what to look for… Read more “Army of Darkness, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Longest Yard (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to remakes, always first watch the original. However, I did not do that with The Longest Yard (2005). The newer version is currently on… Read more “The Longest Yard (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rain Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the current national Health and Human Services Secretary, put forth the claim that there is a link between Tylenol and autism. My… Read more “Rain Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Untouchables, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you grow up in Chicago, or simply visit the city, you get the impression that Al Capone (Robert De Niro) was some kind of folk hero. … Read more “The Untouchables, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 