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”
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.
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 Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
There has been increasing pressure on me from family and friends to finally watch The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993). There has been nothing about it that has interested me, but… Read more “The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Five Nights at Freddy’s, by Cameron J. Czaja
Apparently when it comes to reviewing video game adaptations for The Legionnaire, I’ve become the go-to guy. Honestly, as a gamer, I don’t mind it too much. From Sonic… Read more “Five Nights at Freddy’s, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
Today, I shall examine the cinematic version of that favorite tale ancient Egyptians I believe is most familiar to audiences. It relaunched the career of Brendan Fraser after… Read more “The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen all seven of the main Classic Universal Monsters collection, I believe that they were not made with an overriding theme in mind. In… Read more “Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III
My quest to watch the classic Universal monster films is getting more complicated. After my viewing of the original The Wolf Man (1941), it looks like it will be even… Read more “The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Invisible Man (1933), by Albert W. Vogt III
With it being the Halloween season, which is a strange concept to me, I thought I might delve into some spooky movies. What you are less likely to… Read more “The Invisible Man (1933), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy (1932), by Albert W. Vogt III
There are, of course, more modern versions of The Mummy (1932). The one with which I am familiar stars Brendan Fraser as the American member of the French Foreign Legion,… Read more “The Mummy (1932), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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