There was a time when I made the mistake that many before have made when watching The Sting (1973): I thought the familiar piano tune “The Entertainer”… Read more “The Sting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Nomadland, by Cameron J. Czaja
Every year on my birthday I have a personal tradition of doing one of favorite things that I enjoy in life, which is watching a new movie.… Read more “Nomadland, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III
Maybe I should have watched The Ten Commandments (1956) during Holy Week? It would have been good preparation for Easter Vigil. If you are not Catholic, or… Read more “The Ten Commandments, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I wish they would bring back about classic cinema is the way they used to do credits. For starters, they used to do… Read more “I Am A Fugitive from a Chain Gang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that, based on recent titles, I was in some kind of cinematic rut. Yesterday’s eminently forgettable Sorcerer (1977), by name alone, would not suggest… Read more “Suicide Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sorcerer, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is in a name? William Shakespeare asked that question in Romeo and Juliet. The tale about star-crossed lovers that everyone thinks they know (but probably never… Read more “Sorcerer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tolkien, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite parts of the Easter Season (the period between Easter and Pentecost for my non-Catholic readers) is how one of our daily readings at… Read more “Tolkien, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Voyagers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Teenagers, am I right? That is pretty much the only reason why Voyagers is not the best movie. If you can ignore the fact that the overwhelming… Read more “Voyagers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Million Dollar Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III
Boxing is about more than two people punching each other. Million Dollar Baby (2005) makes the point early on that people watch it because they are attracted to violence. The… Read more “Million Dollar Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Catholic supporters of The Legionnaire will no doubt know what is the incredible media platform known as Formed. For those who do not, it is basically… Read more “Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III”
