Count me among those who are not fans of Charles Dickens. Like other high schoolers, I was forced to read A Tale of Two Cities (1859). I fancied myself a reader,… Read more “Great Expectations, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Phoenician Scheme, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last weekend, I saw Karate Kid: Legends. During the previews, I was treated to a trailer that, remarkably and sadly, I had yet to see: The Phoenician Scheme. As I have… Read more “The Phoenician Scheme, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The King, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are times when a movie can cover a few different aspects of culture at once. Such is the case with The King(2019). It is an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Henry… Read more “The King, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Quest for Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unless you are an anthropology enthusiast, there is no reason to watch Quest for Fire (1981), though I will tell you about it anyway. Actually, based on the little I… Read more “Quest for Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before COVID interrupted our lives, I was working in a predominately elderly parish. I recall my pastor once commenting in a somewhat off-color manner as to the nighttime… Read more “Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Electric State, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Catholic Church teaches that we are supposed to neither revel in popular culture or rebel against it. Instead, we should think of ourselves as apart from what… Read more “The Electric State, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Unforgivable, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like The Unforgivable (2021), you have movie that is tailor made to interest a practicing Catholic. One of the sacraments of our Faith is Reconciliation, which means,… Read more “The Unforgivable, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III
Another film I was inspired to watch from my recent discovery of the Going Medieval podcast on History Hit is the 2007 animated version of Beowulf. One thing I have learned… Read more “Beowulf (2007), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good Morning, Vietnam, by Albert W. Vogt III
Today’s choice of film, Good Morning, Vietnam (1987), was inspired by the fact that it is Memorial Day. In case you are not aware, we celebrate this date as the… Read more “Good Morning, Vietnam, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, you would think there would be some finality to a cinematic franchise that has been haunti-, er, I… Read more “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 