When I was in the fifth grade, I ran my first cross country event. I was on the team for my school at the time, though I cannot… Read more “The Boys in the Boat, 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.
Belfast, by Albert W. Vogt III
Belfast (2021), I am sure, is one of those movies that came out at the same time as something else. Annoyingly, Hollywood too often inserts a release of a… Read more “Belfast, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Money Pit, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, a dear friend of mine and his family had to sell their house. They did so because it turned into something one would call, like today’s film, The… Read more “The Money Pit, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hurricane, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Hurricane (1999), I had to do some research as to what else premiered in 1999. The two that dominated the Academy Awards for that year were Saving Private… Read more “The Hurricane, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas on the Bayou, by Albert W. Vogt III
For the last of my blitz of Christmas movies, I decided to go with another regionally specific film in Christmas on the Bayou (2013). The others I have addressed include Christmas… Read more “Christmas on the Bayou, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Merry Friggin’ Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I often discuss with my poor spiritual director is perfectionism. I say “poor” because it is a subject to which I frequently return. I imagine… Read more “A Merry Friggin’ Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a good amount of agonizing over which movie to watch this Christmas weekend. My original choice was Poor Things. However, the more previews I saw for it, and… Read more “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, by Albert W. Vogt III
Any project left undone can be an irritant for me. When I picture entering religious life, this aspect gives me pause. To be clear, I am not officially discerning… Read more “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Your Christmas or Mine 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite instincts to the contrary, I have found that I have enjoyed more of these Christmas movies than I expected. To be clear, they are not Citizen Kane (1941) material. There… Read more “Your Christmas or Mine 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Christmas Chronicles, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have ever looked at Kurt Russell and thought, now there is a guy that should play Santa Claus, then you are a more imaginative person… Read more “The Christmas Chronicles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 