If you are familiar with the first Gladiator (2000) and you are like me, you find yourself getting to the climactic point when Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) is… Read more “Gladiator II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Time Machine (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III
When you read the description of The Time Machine (1960), you will see the term “post-apocalyptic.” I find this fascinating as a practicing Catholic. In Western culture, our primary source for… Read more “The Time Machine (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Megan Leavey, by Albert W. Vogt III
With recent events, I was in the mood for a movie about service. Service is at the heart of a Faith life, but there are few films that… Read more “Megan Leavey, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Red One, by Albert W. Vogt III
Two weeks in a row have featured Christmas movies and we still have yet to get to Thanksgiving. That holiday specifically does not matter to us Catholics, although… Read more “Red One, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predestination, by Albert W. Vogt III
Predestination (2014) is a title that uniquely appeals to a Catholic film reviewer. Please note that I am referring solely to the word and not the movie. As we shall… Read more “Predestination, by Albert W. Vogt III”
First Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III
One label I could never give myself is Arthurian expert. I know the basics. Like any nerd, I have heard of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round… Read more “First Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Woman of the Hour, by Albert W. Vogt III
Movies about serial killers are not my usual choice. There are those that will seek out a psychological thriller, but not this Catholic. However, Woman of the Hour (2023) is directed… Read more “Woman of the Hour, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Infiltrator, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that has had a large impact on me explicitly states that “The end does not justify the means.” That… Read more “The Infiltrator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the calendar passes October 31st, American culture and society seems to immediately forget about Halloween and enter straight into Christmas. If you are a practicing Catholic like… Read more “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Upgrade, by Albert W. Vogt III
My preference is for movies with happy endings. I have been moved by films with less than cheery conclusions. American Beauty (1999) comes to mind, which features Lester Burnham (Kevin… Read more “Upgrade, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 