The Catholic Church teaches that we are supposed to neither revel in popular culture or rebel against it. Instead, we should think of ourselves as apart from what… Read more “The Electric State, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Fountain of Youth, by Albert W. Vogt III
Where to even begin with Fountain of Youth? If you happen to see it in its entirety, you will note that it smacks of a number of influences. It is… Read more “Fountain of Youth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Karate Kid: Legends, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before most of the rest of the culture began to turn away from Cobra Kai (2018-2025), I grew tired of the popular Netflix series. Please forgive me, but the constant… Read more “Karate Kid: Legends, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III
Another film I was inspired to watch from my recent discovery of the Going Medieval podcast on History Hit is the 2007 animated version of Beowulf. One thing I have learned… Read more “Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III”
22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III
The running gag in 22 Jump Street (2014) is that it is going to be exactly like “the last time.” It is a self-aware joke about it being a sequel… Read more “22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good Morning, Vietnam, by Albert W. Vogt III
Today’s choice of film, Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), was inspired by the fact that it is Memorial Day. In case you are not aware, we celebrate this date as the… Read more “Good Morning, Vietnam, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lilo & Stitch (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
The recent history of Disney making live action versions of their classics has not been great. Last March, the Mouse unveiled the non-animated Snow White (2025) to seemingly universal scorn. I… Read more “Lilo & Stitch (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, you would think there would be some finality to a cinematic franchise that has been haunti-, er, I… Read more “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Vikings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sports often determines what I listen to while doing daily chores or driving. To be sure, I do listen to a lot of Catholic related material. In addition to… Read more “The Vikings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Guardian, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is hard to believe, but my Godson is about to graduate high school. Upon doing so, come the end of the summer, he will be entering the… Read more “The Guardian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 