As I walked into the theater to watch Next Goal Wins, I saw another theater playing The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes. I had the slightest of… Read more “Next Goal Wins, 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.
American Beauty, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a movie that, frankly, after nearly 1,500 reviews, I am surprised I have not covered. It is American Beauty (1999). While it is not the most popular of… Read more “American Beauty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Critical Thinking, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is not long after I watch a movie that I sit down to write a review. I try not to let much time pass because I want… Read more “Critical Thinking, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Finding ‘Ohana, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I see a movie that is set in Hawaii, it gets my attention. This was the case as, while scrolling through Netflix, I landed upon Finding ‘Ohana (2017). If you… Read more “Finding ‘Ohana, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lady Bird, by Albert W. Vogt III
Admittedly, I avoid movies like Lady Bird (2017). I do so because I am an idealist. The film covers a lot of themes that would be of interest to a self-styled… Read more “Lady Bird, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Beguiled (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III
What was I doing in 2017 that I missed The Beguiled? In looking through the titles currently on Netflix, I paused on it a couple of times before picking… Read more “The Beguiled (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Little Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Little Boy (2015) should be watched by everyone. It is also a strange film for me. I remember seeing it in theaters when it came out, though I could not… Read more “Little Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Marvels, by Albert W. Vogt III
After I left the theater with my nieces upon watching The Marvels, I asked them to give me their thoughts on the film. I specified that I wanted something… Read more “The Marvels, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before I saw Driving Miss Daisy (1989), which I watched for the first time recently, I knew certain things about it by reputation. One of the sources for my knowledge… Read more “Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Run Silent, Run Deep, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my advancing years, I am finding that I enjoy older movies more than modern offerings. That is not to say there are no recent releases that I… Read more “Run Silent, Run Deep, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 