On Holy Thursday, once Mass is finished, there is a procession of the Host (that is the body of Jesus) from the Altar to a place of… Read more “Woman in Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Adventureland, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of qualities to Adventureland (2009), and there are some unfortunate aspects. Then again, that is life, is it not? I am as guilty as anyone else in… Read more “Adventureland, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Diggers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Something that I wrestle with my spiritual director about is perfection. A small part of me has an idealized conception of faith that says the more I grow… Read more “Diggers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke
Hypnotic (2021) was a random find to quench my desire for a thriller of some sort. I don’t really enjoy straight horror anymore, but every now and then,… Read more “Hypnotic (2021), by Diane M. Blenke”
Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III
On the surface, a title like Speak No Evil would appeal to a practicing Catholic. After all, Jesus says in Luke 6:45, “A good person out of the store of… Read more “Speak No Evil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Walk in the Clouds, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been other reviews that I have commented on Keanu Reeves’ acting. There are many films of his that come to mind, the ones for which he… Read more “A Walk in the Clouds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Meet Joe Black, by Diane M. Blenke
Meet Joe Black (1998) is one of those movies that gets easily overlooked. When you think back on Brad Pitt’s career, you might think of Fight Club (1999), Interview with the… Read more “Meet Joe Black, by Diane M. Blenke”
Timeline, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a trained historian, I sometimes get asked a hypothetical question: if I had access to a time machine that could take me to any historical era,… Read more “Timeline, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III
How funny is it that Ewan McGregor stars in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) as fictional investigative journalist Bob Wilton? That statement by itself might not seem humorous,… Read more “The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film I am about to discuss with you is meant to be a comedy. This is underscored by the fact that is stars Martin Lawrence and Eddie… Read more “Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 