It was not until I was about to sit down and start watching Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget that I realized that I had made a culinary faux… Read more “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, 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.
U-571, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having watched a steady stream of Christmas films for the past few weeks, I feel slightly guilty viewing anything that does not have Santa Claus or some… Read more “U-571, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Speed, by Albert W. Vogt III
Keanu Reeves has had an interesting career in acting. Probably the first major role anyone remembers him in is as Ted “Theodore” Logan in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989). This… Read more “Speed, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Boys in the Boat, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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 Legionnaire 