Sometimes, knowing history can be a burden. It is hard enough, too, being Catholic. Much of my opinion on how the Church is perceived in popular culture… Read more “The Banker, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
A Million Miles Away, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, Pope Leo XIV called attention to September 27, 2026, as the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees. The timing is not incidental. In the United… Read more “A Million Miles Away, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Man Who Would Be King, by Albert W. Vogt III
Who has not thought of wandering into central Asia with their best friend in order to get rich by creating a petty kingdom for themselves? Believe it… Read more “The Man Who Would Be King, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mark of Zorro (1940), by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was a child and cable television was in its infancy, I probably watched the Disney Channel more than any other. Because of its newness, the… Read more “The Mark of Zorro (1940), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elizabeth: The Golden Age, by Albert W. Vogt III
My Ph.D. is in American History from Loyola University Chicago. I also have a minor field in Early Modern England. While this was more a matter of… Read more “Elizabeth: The Golden Age, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mile End Kicks, by Albert W. Vogt III
Nothing is perfect, not even the human side of Catholicism. Understand that this statement is coming from someone who considers himself to be a devout Catholic and… Read more “Mile End Kicks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Verity, by Albert W. Vogt III
Verity means, according to Dictionary.com, “the quality or state of true, real, or accurate.” After watching the film of the same title, you might have to change… Read more “Verity, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Thelma & Louise, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to films about female empowerment, one of the first that often comes to mind is Thelma & Louise (1991). To a certain extent, I… Read more “Thelma & Louise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hulk, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is hard to think of superhero movies before the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but they do exist. It is sort of like asking a Christian to… Read more “Hulk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Heart of the Beast, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Heart of the Beast, a Catholic reviewer might have some reservations. Perhaps I am making much out of nothing, but any time the… Read more “Heart of the Beast, by Albert W. Vogt III”
