One of the easier movies to discuss for a Catholic reviewer is The Prince of Egypt (1998). That statement is not without caveats, however. Personally, it is difficult to get through… Read more “The Prince of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is no such thing as a Shortcut to Happiness (2007). You might also be surprised by how true of a statement that almost was. Upon doing a little research, it… Read more “Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Benny & Joon, by Albert W. Vogt III
A few years ago, Johnny Depp got into legal trouble and that is about all I can tell you about the situation. The only aspect I can recall… Read more “Benny & Joon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Accountant 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is it The Accountant 2? I ask because during the opening credits, it was rendered as The Accountant2. I get what they are going for since the main character, Christian Wolff… Read more “The Accountant 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Accountant, by Albert W. Vogt III
My heart goes out to those with special needs. However, that can define a large group of people with a spectrum of issues. What a movie like The Accountant (2016) demonstrates… Read more “The Accountant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Great Expectations, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
