The movie I wanted to view first this weekend was Mean Girls (2024). When I saw the original, my sister was among the first persons I told about how good… Read more “The Book of Clarence, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Beverly Hills Cop, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a song by Herbie Hancock called “Rockit.” Why do I bring it up? Because I always confuse it with the theme to Beverly Hills Cop (1984), which is “Axel… Read more “Beverly Hills Cop, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was not until I was about to sit down and start watching Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget that I realized that I had made a culinary faux… Read more “Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Money Pit, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, a dear friend of mine and his family had to sell their house. They did so because it turned into something one would call, like today’s film, The… Read more “The Money Pit, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas on the Bayou, by Albert W. Vogt III
For the last of my blitz of Christmas movies, I decided to go with another regionally specific film in Christmas on the Bayou (2013). The others I have addressed include Christmas… Read more “Christmas on the Bayou, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Merry Friggin’ Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I often discuss with my poor spiritual director is perfectionism. I say “poor” because it is a subject to which I frequently return. I imagine… Read more “A Merry Friggin’ Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, by Albert W. Vogt III
Any project left undone can be an irritant for me. When I picture entering religious life, this aspect gives me pause. To be clear, I am not officially discerning… Read more “The Christmas Chronicles: Part Two, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Your Christmas or Mine 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite instincts to the contrary, I have found that I have enjoyed more of these Christmas movies than I expected. To be clear, they are not Citizen Kane (1941) material. There… Read more “Your Christmas or Mine 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Christmas Chronicles, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have ever looked at Kurt Russell and thought, now there is a guy that should play Santa Claus, then you are a more imaginative person… Read more “The Christmas Chronicles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Castle for Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a moment during A Castle for Christmas during which I was confused. There is a scene in which a couple checks into the quaint Dunbar, Scotland, bed and… Read more “A Castle for Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”