Potentially unpopular opinion: My Girl (1991) is the better than Home Alone (1990), both Macaulay Culkin films. Then again, it is not a fair comparison. The latter… Read more “My Girl, 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.
Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the functions of getting older is losing track of current slang. For example, my nieces have friends that refer to me as “Unc.” I suppose… Read more “Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the Disney cartoons I remember seeing as a child was about American folk legends. This is how I found out about mythic figures like Johnny… Read more “Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you have to watch a John Wayne film. Luckily, I found one that clocks in at just a little over an hour and twenty minutes in… Read more “Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it take for one to speak out against injustice? It is one thing to feel compelled to do so, it is another to take action. … Read more “The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III”
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III
When last we left young Spike (Alfie Williams) in 28 Years Later (2025), he had been chased by a group of infected people (think zombies, but with… Read more “28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III
Paying attention to politics, especially right now, can be a depressing business. Regardless of how you feel about current events, the things that are happening have an… Read more “Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is always good when your endless scrolling through streaming services pays off. It can be difficult. The process involves passing up many titles which I think… Read more “Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on my yearly Christmas movie kick, choosing a title was easier. At first, it is a simple matter of picking whatever film I have not already… Read more “The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III
How did I celebrate being done with reviewing Christmas movies? By watching Kon-Tiki (2012). It had, on the surface, a few things to recommend to this historian… Read more “Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 