Slavery, sadly, is something that is still with us today. In a Christian sense, it is defined as allowing ourselves to be beholden to the temptations of society… Read more “Alice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Blood & Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III
Normally, I avoid foreign films, unless they are dubbed. This has nothing to do with personal tastes or prejudice. While I watch movies, I take notes. Doing so runs the… Read more “Blood & Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hostiles, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the many aspects of the Western film genre is the struggle between the so-called “cowboys and Indians.” Both of those terms are clunky, and that is… Read more “Hostiles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III
The main theme of Tron: Ares is the idea of permanence versus impermanence. There is wisdom in thinking about these ideas from a Catholic perspective. The only permanent thing is God,… Read more “Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the recent death of Robert Redford, I figured it would be appropriate to review one of his films. However, I have already covered most of the ones… Read more “Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Puss in Boots, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is one last film (that I am aware of) with the Shrek franchise for me to review, and that is Puss in Boots (2011). I already discussed Puss in Boots: The Last… Read more “Puss in Boots, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Smashing Machine, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite having studied kung fu for a couple years, I do not enjoy mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions, or the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) more familiarly. Everything I… Read more “The Smashing Machine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Apocalypto, by Albert W. Vogt III
After directing The Passion of the Christ (2004), I was as interested as the next Catholic as to what Mel Gibson would next give us. What I did not expect… Read more “Apocalypto, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I finally chose Pilgrimage (2017), it was with a sigh. By all outward appearances, I should not have had any trepidation. It is a historically based film about a fictional… Read more “Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Man Who Knew Too Little, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I wish The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997) described me. Please do not misinterpret that as me saying that I know too much. Rather, what I mean is that… Read more “The Man Who Knew Too Little, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 