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    A Very British Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III

    One of the benefits, if it could be called that, of going to the bottom of the Christmas movie barrel is seeing different performers than you would… Read more “A Very British Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 17, 2024December 13, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Nutcrackers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The consistent watermark while watching movies this time of year is whether they are Christmas material.  What is the standard by which this criterion is met?  For this Catholic,… Read more “Nutcrackers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 16, 2024December 11, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Does not liking the concept of Santa Claus make me a Scrooge-like person around Christmas time?  I have railed against Kris Kringle (voiced by Mickey Rooney) in previous… Read more “Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 15, 2024December 10, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Our Little Secret, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are a couple of actresses that seem to be in many Christmas movies recently made: Lacey Chabert and Lindsay Lohan.  Since my days of late have been… Read more “Our Little Secret, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 14, 2024December 5, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Christmas on the Farm, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to choosing movies to review, I have discussed before how I work with a rotation of streaming services.  I try to alternate between them for… Read more “Christmas on the Farm, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 12, 2024December 3, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Christmas in Connecticut, by Albert W. Vogt III

    What is it about Christmas movies and falling in love?  Perhaps I should not complain or question it?  After all, God is love, and the more of it we… Read more “Christmas in Connecticut, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 9, 2024December 1, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    A Snow Globe Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III

    What do you get when you combine Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (1843), It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), and Groundhog Day (1993)?  You get A Snow Globe Christmas (2013).  This works as a metaphor, too, because you… Read more “A Snow Globe Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 8, 2024November 30, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Christmas in Notting Hill, by Albert W. Vogt III

    As Christmas in Notting Hill (2023) came to a close and I began thinking about how I would introduce it to you, my instinct was to talk about its… Read more “Christmas in Notting Hill, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 7, 2024November 27, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Christmas with the Campbells, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Consider this a public service announcement (PSA): since Disney owns Hulu, you can find the latter’s film library on the Mouse’s streaming service.  This may be obvious to… Read more “Christmas with the Campbells, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 6, 2024November 30, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Holiday in the Wild, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Holiday in the Wild’s (2019) status as a Christmas movie is questionable, though a large portion of it does take place during that time of year.  There is… Read more “Holiday in the Wild, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 5, 2024November 26, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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