When it comes to films about female empowerment, one of the first that often comes to mind is Thelma & Louise (1991). To a certain extent, I… Read more “Thelma & Louise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Hulk, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is hard to think of superhero movies before the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), but they do exist. It is sort of like asking a Christian to… Read more “Hulk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Heart of the Beast, by Albert W. Vogt III
With a title like Heart of the Beast, a Catholic reviewer might have some reservations. Perhaps I am making much out of nothing, but any time the… Read more “Heart of the Beast, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Horse Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I choose a Western, it is usually because I tell myself that I need to see more of them. Incidentally, I have the same thought when… Read more “The Horse Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Giver, by Albert W. Vogt III
The person who originally suggested that I read Lois Lowry’s The Giver (1993) is now lost to me. A small instinct in the back of my mind… Read more “The Giver, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Don’t Say Good Luck, by Albert W. Vogt III
The reason theater performers don’t say “good luck” is largely based on superstition. Such beliefs in spirits or invisible forces that control the outcome of a stage… Read more “Don’t Say Good Luck, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Donnie Brasco, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an oft-used euphemism among mafia types, at least according to popular culture. We can hear and see it in Donnie Brasco (1997), and it goes,… Read more “Donnie Brasco, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Uprising, by Albert W. Vogt III
While I was happy to see something this weekend other than Practical Magic 2, it was made all the more enticing by the fact that it was… Read more “The Uprising, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Wall, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, I scroll too long through my various streaming services. My hope is always to find something good, though this involves the cliché of judging a book… Read more “The Great Wall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I love about being a historian is the research. Some of my happiest times while in graduate school were spent digging through archives,… Read more “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
