Sometimes I think I am destined to become someone like Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) in Train Dreams (2025). Then again, only God knows my destiny, so I… Read more “Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is so much sadness in the world, and none of it is the work of God. He put us on this planet to experience the joy… Read more “Wind River, 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”
Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a rule, I try to avoid dog movies. I am not as insistent upon this as Diane Blenke, the occasional contributor to The Legionnaire. I know… Read more “Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
When someone compliments me or thanks me for a favor, I try to be understated in my response. Anything I do for another is only possible because… Read more “The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
40 Acres, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you are a historian and you hear the term 40 Acres (2024), then mentally you might follow it with “and a mule.” The film that I… Read more “40 Acres, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a practicing Catholic such as myself sees a title like Mercy, it grabs attention. It is a powerful word, something that God extends to all of… Read more “Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the Disney cartoons I remember seeing as a child was about American folk legends. This is how I found out about mythic figures like Johnny… Read more “Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you have to watch a John Wayne film. Luckily, I found one that clocks in at just a little over an hour and twenty minutes in… Read more “Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it take for one to speak out against injustice? It is one thing to feel compelled to do so, it is another to take action. … Read more “The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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