There are a lot of problems with The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), but they are not the fault of Lady Day (Andra Day). As a fan of her… Read more “The United States vs. Billie Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Wedding Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I chose The Wedding Night (1935), I thought it would be a comedy. My preference with classic cinema is for more light hearted fare. Dramas from that era can sometimes… Read more “The Wedding Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Notebook, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am going to state what might be a highly unpopular opinion: The Notebook (2004) is not a happy movie. At best, it could be described as bittersweet, with equal… Read more “The Notebook, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Centurion, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the advantages of ancient history is that it happened so long ago that when you make a film using it as a setting, you can… Read more “Centurion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Munich: The Edge of War, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it mean to be justified? Christians see this in terms of faith in God, and rightly so. Unfortunately, there have been many over the centuries that have… Read more “Munich: The Edge of War, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a saying towards the end of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale that says much about why the show and trilogy of movies are popular: “The past is… Read more “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my family, I am the only one who practices the Faith. If I broaden that definition to extended family, there are some aunts, uncles, and cousins who… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I like to think back to what I was doing when a movie came out that prevented me from seeing it in the theater. As for The Chronicles… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by Albert W. Vogt III
Two of the biggest fantasy stories ever told have Christian roots. One could argue that the biggest, the Star Wars saga, can be traced to Christianity, but the link is… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mrs. Doubtfire, by Albert W. Vogt III
The current divorce rate in the United States for first marriages is between forty and fifty percent. Those are not good numbers or odds for a husband and… Read more “Mrs. Doubtfire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 