Admittedly, I avoid movies like Lady Bird (2017). I do so because I am an idealist. The film covers a lot of themes that would be of interest to a self-styled… Read more “Lady Bird, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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The Marvels, by Albert W. Vogt III
After I left the theater with my nieces upon watching The Marvels, I asked them to give me their thoughts on the film. I specified that I wanted something… Read more “The Marvels, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before I saw Driving Miss Daisy (1989), which I watched for the first time recently, I knew certain things about it by reputation. One of the sources for my knowledge… Read more “Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that Wes Anderson has recently released a number of short films on Netflix, so get ready for a series. I am starting with The Wonderful Story… Read more “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III”
No Hard Feelings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes a film manages to subvert your expectations, no matter how many flicks like it you have seen. When you watch at least one movie a day as… Read more “No Hard Feelings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wedding Singer, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just about the only memory I have from the first time I saw The Wedding Singer (1998) before rewatching it recently was of Ellen Albertini Dow, who plays Rosie,… Read more “The Wedding Singer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
When watching Shakespeare in Love (1998), it is best not to treat it as a historical piece. I address this advice to anyone who thinks that when a movie looks… Read more “Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because of my delight in seeing Brendan Fraser in Killers of the Flower Moon, I decided to watch The Mummy Returns (2001). Okay, that is only part of the reason. If… Read more “The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
There has been increasing pressure on me from family and friends to finally watch The Nightmare Before Christmas(1993). There has been nothing about it that has interested me, but… Read more “The Nightmare Before Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
Today, I shall examine the cinematic version of that favorite tale ancient Egyptians I believe is most familiar to audiences. It relaunched the career of Brendan Fraser after… Read more “The Mummy (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 