One of the groups that I focused on when writing my dissertation in order to complete my Ph.D. in American History was the Irish. No other people… Read more “The Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Kill Bill: Vol. 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Do you know the origins of the “cliffhanger?” Today we are so used to novels and films being given to us in their entirety, but that was… Read more “Kill Bill: Vol. 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kill Bill: Vol. 1, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my review of Inglorious Basterds (2009), I mentioned that there are many classic Quentin Tarantino films that I do not enjoy. This includes the bulk of… Read more “Kill Bill: Vol. 1, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gladiator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Fun fact: I have “SPQR” tattooed on my left arm. True story. If you know your Russell Crowe films, then you know where this is going. If… Read more “Gladiator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Braveheart, by Albert W. Vogt III
The brain is one of the most incredible devices that God ever conceived. Admittedly, this statement is fueled by a bit of egotism. I love my brain,… Read more “Braveheart, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Last of the Mohicans, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I use films in my history courses, it is not without trepidation. Hollywood, more often than not, gets the past wrong. And yet, so many people… Read more “The Last of the Mohicans, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Maverick, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would appear that I am on somewhat of a Mel Gibson kick, lately. When I watched The Professor and the Madman (2019), it had nothing to… Read more “Maverick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III
Rounding out my recent war film kick is 2001’s Enemy at the Gates. Yes, I watched it on Memorial Day, and no, it does not deal with… Read more “Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Courage Under Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since this past weekend was Memorial Day, I went on a little bit of a war film kick. Most of the big ones I have covered, such… Read more “Courage Under Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Quiet Place II, by Cameron J. Czaja
After I saw A Quiet Place back in 2018, I fell in love with it right away. As a movie lover, I enjoyed it for how they… Read more “A Quiet Place II, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Legionnaire 