After the events of the day, I had to watch something lighter. In hindsight, I could have made a better choice. What I watched was Donovan’s Reef… Read more “Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. … Read more “Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III”
About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I can empathize with a character in a film, like Marcus Brewer (Nicholas Hoult) in About a Boy (2002), then the production is more likely to… Read more “About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, by Albert W. Vogt III
What can I say? When I see the first of a series, I feel compelled to review the rest. With something like Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994),… Read more “Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am now going to attempt to review Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life (1983). If you are familiar with Python’s work, particularly this movie, you will… Read more “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
When someone compliments me or thanks me for a favor, I try to be understated in my response. Anything I do for another is only possible because… Read more “The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, by Albert W. Vogt III
Considering what Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) did for star Jim Carrey’s career, it is surprising that it has yet to be covered by The Legionnaire. Aside… Read more “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Raffles (1939), by Albert W. Vogt III
There will come a time when I will not be looking for whatever film is the shortest. Further, doing so can be somewhat of a crapshoot when… Read more “Raffles (1939), by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III
Potentially unpopular opinion: My Girl (1991) is the better than Home Alone (1990), both Macaulay Culkin films. Then again, it is not a fair comparison. The latter… Read more “My Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the functions of getting older is losing track of current slang. For example, my nieces have friends that refer to me as “Unc.” I suppose… Read more “Ball of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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