The last line in Annie Hall (1977) contains a joke that the main character and comedian Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) uses to describe relationships. By the way, if you are… Read more “Annie Hall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Singin’ in the Rain, by Albert W. Vogt III
Insert here obligatory reference to my well-documented distaste for musicals. Actually, I almost hate referencing it because today I am talking about Singin’ in the Rain (1952), number five on… Read more “Singin’ in the Rain, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shazam! Fury of the Gods, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I regret the dedication I have to keeping up with The Legionnaire. I am currently visiting with some friends of mine, who have blessed me with the honor… Read more “Shazam! Fury of the Gods, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Modern Times, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unless someone suggests another, this might be my last Charlie Chaplin film. This is not meant to be an indication of how I feel about his work. On the… Read more “Modern Times, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Gold Rush, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I sometimes rail against when it comes to actors is how there are those who are type-casted, or seem to repeatedly play the same kind… Read more “The Gold Rush, by Albert W. Vogt III”
City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I go through the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time (GAFAT, I guess), I realized tonight that the shorter ones will… Read more “City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some days, you just have to watch a Marx Brothers movie. I will not get into the specific details as to why. They are not important. I will admit to… Read more “A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The General, by Albert W. Vogt III
For reasons I could not explain to you, when we think of the silent film era, the first name that usually comes to mind is Charlie Chaplin. That… Read more “The General, by Albert W. Vogt III”
History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a recent episode of Down & Out Reviews, we attempted to talk about The Menu (2022). As often happens in our podcasts, if I may borrow the baseball parlance, we… Read more “History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III”
R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I noticed on Netflix that some mad person made R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022). There is a title of significance to a Catholic reviewer. Now, perhaps I am… Read more “R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III”
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