On the surface, a title like Speak No Evil would appeal to a practicing Catholic. After all, Jesus says in Luke 6:45, “A good person out of the store of… Read more “Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Timeline, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a trained historian, I sometimes get asked a hypothetical question: if I had access to a time machine that could take me to any historical era,… Read more “Timeline, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III
How funny is it that Ewan McGregor stars in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) as fictional investigative journalist Bob Wilton? That statement by itself might not seem humorous,… Read more “The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Behind Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III
In about a month, I will be going on a Catholic pilgrimage that will take me to Rome and Medjugorje. This latter location, if you are not already… Read more “Behind Enemy Lines, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Old Yeller, by Albert W. Vogt III
Nobody likes to see an animal, especially a pet, die in a movie. If you do, well, I will pray for you. Of course, there are caveats. If they are… Read more “Old Yeller, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Jackpot! is violent and vulgar, and it should be watched. It should not be viewed by all audiences. Specifically, the film should not be shown to minors. However, if you are… Read more “Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Crow (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot of bad pseudo-theology about death. In the West, much of this has been borrowed from Christianity. People have taken whatever pieces of the religion, broadly… Read more “The Crow (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on a recent plane ride between Florida and my childhood home, Chicago, I decided to revisit Argo (2012). I saw it in the theater, mainly because I enjoyed Ben… Read more “Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III
The unfortunately titled My Favorite Brunette (1947) marks the tenth movie I have seen with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in it. My interest is more in Lamour, not simply… Read more “My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Caught in the Draft, by Albert W. Vogt III
Christianity famously teaches followers of Jesus to “turn the other cheek.” In case you did not know this already, that comes directly from the Bible, Matthew 5:39. In this… Read more “Caught in the Draft, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 