When Gene Hackman recently passed away, the first film I thought of was Hoosiers (1986). Indeed, I am a little surprised at myself for not having already reviewed it. It is… Read more “Hoosiers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
WarGames, by Albert W. Vogt III
With culture and society going in the direction that it is, there are Catholic friends of mine that want to retreat to the wilderness. I cannot say that… Read more “WarGames, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last Monday, Pope Francis passed away. Over the course of his twelve-year pontificate, there were moments I felt proud that he was my pope, and others when I… Read more “The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I, Robot, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a historian, one aspect of historically based movies I pay attention to is the caveat at the beginning, which usually says something to the effect that… Read more “I, Robot, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Look Both Ways, by Albert W. Vogt III
I watch too many romantic comedies. At the same time, what is the alternative? Much of what I view depends on my mood. I never feel the need to subject… Read more “Look Both Ways, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The King of Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Holy Week poses a challenge for me vis-à-vis posting a review of a new release for The Legionnaire, especially since I switched to Friday premiers. To do so, I started going… Read more “The King of Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Life List, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever felt like you are simply going through life without any direction? While this is not a feeling that is the soul purview of Christians, I… Read more “The Life List, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was a cold day in Chicago, the biggest city in the Land of Lincoln, when I first noticed Seth Grahame-Smith’s historically based novel, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2010). It… Read more “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III
In many respects, Premonition (2007) is a lot of what I rail against in film. It is listed most places as a psychological thriller, but it has enough of a… Read more “Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the studio that made the recently released Drop came on the screen, my heart sank. Most of what Blumhouse is known for is horror, and I usually avoid that… Read more “Drop, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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