If you say the title word in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice one more time, you will supposedly summon the demon Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton). Be you a practicing Catholic like me, or anyone… Read more “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III
Even though I do not have the eponymous condition, a title like Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) is bound to get a Catholic’s notice. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one… Read more “Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film I am about to discuss with you is meant to be a comedy. This is underscored by the fact that is stars Martin Lawrence and Eddie… Read more “Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you want to show a movie in a Catholic parish setting, there is a list of approved films from which you can pick. This has nothing to… Read more “Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot to like about Pleasantville (1998), though there is one unfortunate aspect, but I will get to that later. What kept my brain active while watching it… Read more “Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
When we think about John Wayne, we typically think of Westerns. Some of his most iconic roles are of that genre. Films like Stagecoach (1939), Fort Apache (1948), The Searchers (1956), and the original True Grit (1969),… Read more “The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sylvia Scarlett, by Albert W. Vogt III
The film Sylvia Scarlett (1935) underscores the truth that relying on stereotypes will lead to an incomplete understanding of anything. Such assumptions can have some basis in fact, but never… Read more “Sylvia Scarlett, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Waiting for Guffman, by Albert W. Vogt III
Who among us would pass up a chance at stardom? If you watch Waiting for Guffman (1996), the answer it will provide is that everyone wants to be famous. Of course,… Read more “Waiting for Guffman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Set It Up, by Albert W. Vogt III
Given the number of romantic comedies I have lately seen, I am beginning to believe it is my favorite film genre. As I finished watching Set It Up (2018), realizing… Read more “Set It Up, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Jackpot! is violent and vulgar, and it should be watched. It should not be viewed by all audiences. Specifically, the film should not be shown to minors. However, if you are… Read more “Jackpot!, by Albert W. Vogt III”