Never did I think that Hallmark made movies other than for Christmas. It makes sense that they would. After all, it is primarily known for being a… Read more “An Unexpected Valentine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been examples of Catholics in American culture who have been racist. The history of this sentiment can largely be boiled down to one person, Father… Read more “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wrecking Crew (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III
The more one watches movies, the more one realizes the rarity of any originality coming out of Hollywood. Take today’s film, for example, The Wrecking Crew (2026). … Read more “The Wrecking Crew (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hustle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is nothing Biblical about saying that women are the “weaker” sex. The Bible does talk at length about the differences between females and males, which is… Read more “The Hustle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III
A title like I’m Totally Fine (2022) should speak to all of us. I am sure others have said those words even when they did not completely… Read more “I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not all Disney films are cynical cash grabs. Such a caveat should be used whenever talking about Mouse material. It is not acting in Christian charity to… Read more “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having a word like “pilgrimage” in the title of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) excites a Catholic film reviewer. Pilgrimages are a foundational aspect of… Read more “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III
After the events of the day, I had to watch something lighter. In hindsight, I could have made a better choice. What I watched was Donovan’s Reef… Read more “Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. … Read more “Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III”
About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I can empathize with a character in a film, like Marcus Brewer (Nicholas Hoult) in About a Boy (2002), then the production is more likely to… Read more “About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 