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”
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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”
The Polar Express, by Albert W. Vogt III
Hopefully, with this review of The Polar Express (2004), I will have covered, for all intents and purposes, every classic Christmas film. The one that I am missing is Rudolph the… Read more “The Polar Express, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas as Usual, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the calendar turns past Thanksgiving and heads into what most people in this country refer to as the Christmas season (but is actually just Advent to… Read more “Christmas as Usual, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Charlie Brown Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some of my favorite music this time of year comes from A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965). Until recently, I had also never seen it. As I have scoured the streaming services… Read more “A Charlie Brown Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wonka, by Albert W. Vogt III
What has kept the character of Willy Wonka alive are memes. This is incredible when you consider his first appearance was in the 1964 Roald Dahl novel Charlie and… Read more “Wonka, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Naughty or Nice, by Albert W. Vogt III
Finally, a Hallmark movie. Based on what I had heard from friends, I thought the channel known for its family friendly films dominated what is commonly referred to… Read more “Naughty or Nice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 