When I lived on the beach, the old man in whose home I stayed watched a lot of television. There was a routine, too. After the evening… Read more “The Other Guys, 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.
Nr. 24, by Albert W. Vogt III
While talking to decorated Norwegian resistance fighter Gunnar Sønsteby (Erik Hivju), teenager Anne Solheim (Flo Fagerli) asks why he did not pursue more non-violent methods to resist… Read more “Nr. 24, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unfortunately, one of the stereotypes that comes with gangster films, especially those about the Italian mob, is Catholicism. Casino (1995) is no different, although there is only… Read more “Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Running Man (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
Most of the time when I hear about a movie being remade, I roll my eyes. Though this may not be news, it is worth repeating: Hollywood… Read more “The Running Man (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predator: Badlands, by Albert W. Vogt III
With so many franchises that Hollywood has produced over the last several decades, there’s a good number that I not as not caught up with as I… Read more “Predator: Badlands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Close Encounters of the Third Kind, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to intelligent life on other planets, I tend to not give it much thought. This is not me being a Bible thumping Catholic. Importantly,… Read more “Close Encounters of the Third Kind, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Did You Hear About the Morgans?, by Albert W. Vogt III
If given a choice, I am not sure whether I would prefer to live in the city or the countryside. There are merits to each: I crave the… Read more “Did You Hear About the Morgans?, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hancock, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the plethora of superhero movies now, it is kind of refreshing to re-watch Hancock (2008). It came out the same year as Iron Man (2008), the film that launched the Marvel… Read more “Hancock, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Vacation came out in 2015, and it looked to be a reboot of National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), I remember feeling slightly insulted for some reason. I may sound vague at the… Read more “Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Downfall, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the more popular sources for .gifs and memes is Downfall (2004). How many understand the context behind what these bits of data are parodying? The film is about the… Read more “Downfall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 