If there is a better example of a movie you see one way as a kid, and another as an adult, than Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971),… Read more “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Isle of Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am writing this review on my birthday. I know, what a nerd. One of the joys of a birthday, if not being productive, is getting love and support… Read more “Isle of Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have been following along with these reviews of Wes Anderson films, you will note a few repeated themes. For this Catholic, the most troubling of these… Read more “Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III
The old man I live with is not a fan of Wes Anderson. Perhaps that is unfair. It is difficult to pin down what the guy likes and dislikes… Read more “The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was studying for my Master’s degree in Florida Studies (yes, there is such a thing), I took a course on Florida Rivers. Again, totally real. It happened. I… Read more “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rushmore, by Albert W. Vogt III
I wonder about Wes Anderson. While talking about other films that he has directed, I admitted to being charmed by his films. They have a recognizable style, and I… Read more “Rushmore, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Royal Tenenbaums, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since watching The French Dispatch (2021), I have given myself the side quest of viewing every Wes Anderson film. Most of his recent work I have already seen. This means going… Read more “The Royal Tenenbaums, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja
When it comes to comedy directors in Hollywood, Adam McKay is definitely one of the oddest ones out there, but not in a bad way . .… Read more “Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja”
French Kiss, Albert W. Vogt III
In my review of The Bourne Identity (2002), I mentioned that, with nothing to see of note at the theater this past weekend, my girlfriend and I chose from… Read more “French Kiss, Albert W. Vogt III”
The French Dispatch, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Cameron and I did our 2021 year in review video, one of the movies mentioned was The French Dispatch (2021). This triggered a slight rabbit hole discussion of other… Read more “The French Dispatch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 