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    The Angry Red Planet, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Apparently, Amazon Prime has a collection of campy 1950s and 1960s science fiction movies that you can view, if you dare.  One thing they have going for them… Read more “The Angry Red Planet, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 9, 2024April 4, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Monkey Man, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Eventually, New Orleans catches up with you the longer you spend in its environs.  I am currently in the Crescent City as I have been blessed to be… Read more “Monkey Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 5, 2024April 5, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    It Came from Outer Space, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Does watching two 1950s alien invasion movies on consecutive days constitute a kick?  Recently, I noticed The War of the Worlds (1953) on Amazon Prime.  In order to find it, I… Read more “It Came from Outer Space, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 3, 2024March 30, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Stagecoach, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to the Western film genre, one needs to be aware of Stagecoach (1939).  So important is it, in fact, that I am surprised it did not appear… Read more “Stagecoach, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 2, 2024March 29, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Colombiana, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The first film I suppose I remember with Zoe Saldaña is Star Trek (2009), in which she played Nyota Uhura, the communications officer of the famous starship U.S.S. Enterprise.  As I… Read more “Colombiana, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 1, 2024March 28, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Albert W. Vogt III

    Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is an incorrect equation.  I am not math major, but Godzilla times Kong equals pointless movie.  That is a criticism I do not like… Read more “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 30, 2024March 29, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The War of the Worlds (1953), by Albert W. Vogt III

    There have been many iterations of famous British science fiction author H. G. Wells’ arguably most famous book, The War of the Worlds (1898).  It was written at a time… Read more “The War of the Worlds (1953), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 28, 2024March 25, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Two Mules for Sister Sara, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Hopefully, none of my dissertation committee reads this review of Two Mules for Sister Sara (1970).  When I wrote The Costumed Catholic: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928-1973 in completion of my… Read more “Two Mules for Sister Sara, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 26, 2024March 23, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Jane Got a Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III

    What was I doing in 2015 that I missed Jane Got a Gun?  I say this as somebody who is currently working through whatever it is I can find… Read more “Jane Got a Gun, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 23, 2024March 21, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Yesterday, I saw a horror movie instead of seeing a horror movie.  The difference is that one is meant to be a comedy, and the other is likely… Read more “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 22, 2024March 22, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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