After directing The Passion of the Christ (2004), I was as interested as the next Catholic as to what Mel Gibson would next give us. What I did not expect… Read more “Apocalypto, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I finally chose Pilgrimage (2017), it was with a sigh. By all outward appearances, I should not have had any trepidation. It is a historically based film about a fictional… Read more “Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
One Battle After Another, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my daily prayers is for peace, in this country and around the world. Current events are what bring this supplication into my heart. As a Catholic, I… Read more “One Battle After Another, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Green Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before watching The Green Knight (2021), I read a bit of Burton Raffel’s translation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the fourteenth poem written in Middle English upon which… Read more “The Green Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life or Something Like It, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you read the Bible, you will note that the lives of those who earnestly follow God is not always the greatest. This is true in the Old… Read more “Life or Something Like It, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III
The more popular choice this weekend would have been Him. Though not directed by Jordan Peele, the same person who brought us Get Out (2017) and Us (2019), Him nonetheless comes from his studio. His name… Read more “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The United States vs. Billie Holiday, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
The Legionnaire 