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”
Category: Comedy
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”
Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III
Discerning our path in life is difficult. This is the case for me, anyway. Some of my earliest hopes and dreams involved me getting married and having a family. When… Read more “Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III
The unfortunately titled My Favorite Brunette (1947) marks the tenth movie I have seen with Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour in it. My interest is more in Lamour, not simply… Read more “My Favorite Brunette, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Caught in the Draft, by Albert W. Vogt III
Christianity famously teaches followers of Jesus to “turn the other cheek.” In case you did not know this already, that comes directly from the Bible, Matthew 5:39. In this… Read more “Caught in the Draft, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Topper, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been a few movies I have seen lately that deal with what happens to a person when they die. All of them, including Blithe Spirit (1945), assert that… Read more “Topper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road to Hong Kong, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is the old cliché about quitting while you are ahead. As such sayings can be ambiguous as to their meaning, I will provide you some examples as… Read more “The Road to Hong Kong, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 