When you grow up in Chicago, or simply visit the city, you get the impression that Al Capone (Robert De Niro) was some kind of folk hero. … Read more “The Untouchables, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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The Other Guys, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I lived on the beach, the old man in whose home I stayed watched a lot of television. There was a routine, too. After the evening… Read more “The Other Guys, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nr. 24, by Albert W. Vogt III
While talking to decorated Norwegian resistance fighter Gunnar Sønsteby (Erik Hivju), teenager Anne Solheim (Flo Fagerli) asks why he did not pursue more non-violent methods to resist… Read more “Nr. 24, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unfortunately, one of the stereotypes that comes with gangster films, especially those about the Italian mob, is Catholicism. Casino (1995) is no different, although there is only… Read more “Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hancock, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the plethora of superhero movies now, it is kind of refreshing to re-watch Hancock (2008). It came out the same year as Iron Man (2008), the film that launched the Marvel… Read more “Hancock, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Resistance, by Albert W. Vogt III
In the middle of the night, armed men in brown uniforms come to an apartment building. They are there to deal with people the government has labeled as… Read more “Resistance, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Grave of the Fireflies, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my longstanding cinematic distastes is for animated features. Typically, they are not aimed at my demographic, hence the humor is usually lost on me. For whatever reason,… Read more “Grave of the Fireflies, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bugonia, by Albert W. Vogt III
At least Bugonia is not Poor Things (2023). To be clear, I have not seen Poor Things. From viewing its trailers, I surmised that it would be… Read more “Bugonia, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, by Albert W. Vogt III
If a spooky film during the Halloween season it must be, then I will take a film like Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1992). It is not perfect, at least not… Read more “Buffy the Vampire Slayer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Get Smart, by Albert W. Vogt III
For further proof that there are fewer original ideas in Hollywood than there should be, I give you Get Smart (2008). I wonder if those viewing it 2008 thought they… Read more “Get Smart, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 