It is not unusual to see a smaller network or studio produce a film that is similar to a more familiar title. For example, take one of… Read more “The Bad Guardian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Drama, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some of the moments when I have felt most disconnected from humanity have taken place in the movie theater. If you read my review of Us (2019),… Read more “The Drama, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hobbit (1977), by Albert W. Vogt III
Before the release of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), my only experience with the work of J. R. R. Tolkien was… Read more “The Hobbit (1977), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nuremberg (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film Nuremberg (2025) is difficult to watch for a few reasons, but none of them diminish its importance, particularly right now. It depicts a tragic moment… Read more “Nuremberg (2025), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Sick, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I write this review of The Big Sick (2017), I have playing on my television a YouTube video of a walk-through of a Chicago neighborhood. Unfortunately,… Read more “The Big Sick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, by Albert W. Vogt III
My top three favorite movies, from third to first, are: The World’s End (2013), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and Star Wars: Episode V – The… Read more “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Good (2008), I expect a lot from such a film as a practicing Catholic. I cannot say it lived up to that word,… Read more “Good, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Journey’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III
My favorite movie of all time is Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back (1980). It has been that way since I was a little… Read more “Journey’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Project Hail Mary, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Project Hail Mary, we have a movie that is almost tailormade for a Catholic reviewer. On the other hand, I suspect that is… Read more “Project Hail Mary, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Astronaut, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are some days, weeks even, where time is at a premium. Indeed, that seems increasingly to be the case for most of us, does it not? … Read more “The Astronaut, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 