The current divorce rate in the United States for first marriages is between forty and fifty percent. Those are not good numbers or odds for a husband and… Read more “Mrs. Doubtfire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Woman Chases Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to portrayals of women in the Golden Age of Hollywood (basically the 1930s and 1940s), most of the time they are demure and looking… Read more “Woman Chases Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Roses, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a euphemism popular in England for two people giving each other a hard time called “taking the piss.” They have a lot of such sayings that… Read more “The Roses, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Varsity Blues, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching Varsity Blues (1999), I was not expecting the main character, Jonathan “Mox” Moxon (James Van Der Beek), to ask himself a question I often pose to myself:… Read more “Varsity Blues, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III
History is a serious matter. We need to come to grips with it in order to understand the present. This informs the many reasons why I like being Catholic. I… Read more “The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mr. Mom, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to traditional family roles, we tend to think of dad being the bread winner and mom maintaining the home. In the West, Christianity is usually… Read more “Mr. Mom, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been two weeks in a row of going to the cinema and seeing movies with themes I would rather not put in front of my… Read more “Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I need a smile, I can usually rely on classic cinema. Academically speaking, I know the happy endings that most films from Hollywood’s golden age receive were… Read more “The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are more movies based on Saturday Night Live (1975-present) sketches than you might realize. The two Wayne’s World films come to mind, more so because they are set in the area… Read more “Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III”
She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot I missed in the 1990s because I was, and am, a bit different in my cultural tastes. In those years, I was not into… Read more “She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 