There are few words that have not already been said to describe the horrors of the Holocaust of Jews before and during World War II. What is rightly… Read more “The Champion, 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.
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that Wes Anderson has recently released a number of short films on Netflix, so get ready for a series. I am starting with The Wonderful Story… Read more “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III”
No Hard Feelings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes a film manages to subvert your expectations, no matter how many flicks like it you have seen. When you watch at least one movie a day as… Read more “No Hard Feelings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wedding Singer, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just about the only memory I have from the first time I saw The Wedding Singer (1998) before rewatching it recently was of Ellen Albertini Dow, who plays Rosie,… Read more “The Wedding Singer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Priscilla, by Albert W. Vogt III
It could be just me, but it seems like Fall is the time of year when historical dramas dominate the theater. They do make for intriguing Oscar bait. Fantasy… Read more “Priscilla, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Covenant, by Albert W. Vogt III
With The Covenant, you have yet another example of a recent movie that I would have seen in the theater had it not been for another release. In this… Read more “The Covenant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
When watching Shakespeare in Love (1998), it is best not to treat it as a historical piece. I address this advice to anyone who thinks that when a movie looks… Read more “Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III
What I do not understand about Scarface (1983) is why anyone would idolize its main character, Tony Montana (Al Pacino). There was a time in my life when I listened… Read more “Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III
On October 17th, 2023, bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States called for a day of fasting and prayer for Israel. Ten days prior to this,… Read more “Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because of my delight in seeing Brendan Fraser in Killers of the Flower Moon, I decided to watch The Mummy Returns (2001). Okay, that is only part of the reason. If… Read more “The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 