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    Category: Comedy

    Varsity Blues, by Albert W. Vogt III

    While watching Varsity Blues (1999), I was not expecting the main character, Jonathan “Mox” Moxon (James Van Der Beek), to ask himself a question I often pose to myself:… Read more “Varsity Blues, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 4, 2025August 21, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III

    History is a serious matter.  We need to come to grips with it in order to understand the present.  This informs the many reasons why I like being Catholic.  I… Read more “The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 3, 2025August 20, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Mr. Mom, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to traditional family roles, we tend to think of dad being the bread winner and mom maintaining the home.  In the West, Christianity is usually… Read more “Mr. Mom, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 1, 2025August 18, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III

    It has been two weeks in a row of going to the cinema and seeing movies with themes I would rather not put in front of my… Read more “Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Whenever I need a smile, I can usually rely on classic cinema.  Academically speaking, I know the happy endings that most films from Hollywood’s golden age receive were… Read more “The Rage of Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 28, 2025August 16, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are more movies based on Saturday Night Live (1975-present) sketches than you might realize.  The two Wayne’s World films come to mind, more so because they are set in the area… Read more “Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 26, 2025August 15, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is a lot I missed in the 1990s because I was, and am, a bit different in my cultural tastes.  In those years, I was not into… Read more “She’s All That, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 25, 2025August 13, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The world is going crazy and is only getting crazier.  Thus, the best cinematic escapes can usually be found on Disney+.  If you have followed The Legionnaire regularly, you may have… Read more “Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 24, 2025August 13, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III

    One can only speculate how Jules Verne, author of Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), would think of the 2008 film version of his work.  If Verne is… Read more “Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 23, 2025August 12, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Though I am not the first reviewer to say this, it bears repeating: if I could give some simple advice about seeing this movie, it would be, Honey… Read more “Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 22, 2025August 22, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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