It is a privilege to discuss with you a film like Patch Adams (1998), although I am not in good company when it comes to film critics. … Read more “Patch Adams, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Stone of Destiny, by Albert W. Vogt III
London’s Westminster Abbey is one of my favorite historic sites in the world. With nearly a thousand years of history packed under its gothic ceiling, you can… Read more “Stone of Destiny, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Going in Style, by Albert W. Vogt III
Oddly enough, in recent memory I have watched three films relating to old people engaging in questionable behavior. Two of them have starred Morgan Freeman, and two… Read more “Going in Style, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Freelance (2023), by Albert W. Vogt III
Some of the recurring themes against which I fight as a Catholic film reviewer are the stereotypes that are used to portray the Fatih in movies. Whether… Read more “Freelance (2023), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bullets Over Broadway, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a seminal question asked at the end of Bullets Over Broadway (1994). The formerly struggling playwright, David Shayne (John Cusack), now made big, asks his… Read more “Bullets Over Broadway, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Home Fries, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first job after turning sixteen-years-old was working as a bagger for Albertson’s. After a few years, I moved into another department. Calling it a promotion would… Read more “Home Fries, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Incredible Jessica James, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was studying for my Ph.D. at Loyola University Chicago and residing in the city, my life was not too dissimilar to what you see in… Read more “The Incredible Jessica James, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Drama, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some of the moments when I have felt most disconnected from humanity have taken place in the movie theater. If you read my review of Us (2019),… Read more “The Drama, by Albert W. Vogt III”
That’s Amor, by Albert W. Vogt III
You might read a title like That’s Amor and say to yourself, “That sounds familiar. . . .” Likely, you’re thinking of the famous Dean Martin song,… Read more “That’s Amor, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bewitched (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III
As I sat down to write this review of Bewitched (2005), another sign of the changing times occurred to me. Today’s film is based on the hit… Read more “Bewitched (2005), by Albert W. Vogt III”
