When it comes to certain movies, one has to be careful about what you say about them. With how many people I know that love this film, Home Alone (1990)… Read more “Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Action
Spider-Man: No Way Home, by Albert W. Vogt III
Honestly, I am running out of ways of describing the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is not that I do not understand it. Like any loyal fan, I consume… Read more “Spider-Man: No Way Home, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lethal Weapon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like Die Hard (1988), Lethal Weapon (1987) is another one of those movies that launched a franchise, and of which I had only seen the last installment. I think. I know I only… Read more “Lethal Weapon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are those that think Die Hard (1988) is a Christmas movie, and there are those who do not see it in this manner. I am in the latter of… Read more “Die Hard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first movies I watched when I got my Disney + subscription was The Rocketeer (1991). It was a way for me to fill in a gap from… Read more “The Rocketeer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Nothing says Christmas like watching the citizens of Earth come together to spectacularly destroy an alien invasion! No? When you think about it, that first sentence kind of describes… Read more “Independence Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Comment below if I have told the story about the five days I unofficially spent in the military, and I will apologize for repetitiveness. I am getting to… Read more “Shooter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Longest Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last Veteran’s Day, I wanted to watching something appropriate to the holiday. Actually, if I wanted to view something specific to the date, I would have put on… Read more “The Longest Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Snatch, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when the director of Snatch (2000), Guy Ritchie, was known for gritty, semi-comedic crime films. Today’s film is one of them. However, it and Lock, Stock, and Two… Read more “Snatch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Public Enemy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I came up with the idea for my doctoral dissertation, “‘The Costumed Catholic’: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928-1973,” my only thought was to combine my… Read more “The Public Enemy, by Albert W. Vogt III”