I’ve mentioned it before, and I’ll say it again: I am always in the mood for a good timeline-jumping movie. I came upon The Greatest Hits while randomly browsing… Read more “The Greatest Hits, by Diane M. Blenke”
Category: Drama
The Mirror Crack’d, by Diane M. Blenke
The Mirror Crack’d (1980) is another film adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel, and it features a loaded cast of classic stars, like Elizabeth Taylor (Marina Greg), Rock… Read more “The Mirror Crack’d, by Diane M. Blenke”
The Last Letter from Your Lover, by Diane M. Blenke
When I first heard about The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021), based on the book of the same name, I eagerly anticipated watching it. The premise, which involves… Read more “The Last Letter from Your Lover, by Diane M. Blenke”
Twisters, by Albert W. Vogt III
You can make all the jokes you want about Twisters. God knows I was prepared to snicker while watching it. Before going to the theater, I asked my dad if… Read more “Twisters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beverly Hills Cop II, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do actors and actresses who once enjoyed superstar status do once the limelight has faded? In many respects, this is part of God’s plan for all our… Read more “Beverly Hills Cop II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fly Me to the Moon, by Cameron J. Czaja
Have you ever seen a trailer for a film where the production company behind that particular movie is a major red flag? For example, whenever I see… Read more “Fly Me to the Moon, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Gilda, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much a Catholic reviewer can take from Gilda (1946), assuming one can make it through the entire film. Perhaps that makes me somewhat of a fraud in terms… Read more “Gilda, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Strangers on a Train, by Albert W. Vogt III
Being a Christian can sometimes be tricky, as the last scene in Strangers on a Train (1951) attests. Guy Haines (Farley Granger) and Anne Morton (Ruth Roman) are on the… Read more “Strangers on a Train, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Laura, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite my adherence to my Catholic Faith, I do think the interference of the Church in film production during the mid-twentieth century was more of a problem… Read more “Laura, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Love Is in the Air, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a danger in watching a film as a reviewer, Catholic or otherwise, when you are exhausted. Yet, this is where being Catholic is arguably an advantage. The… Read more “Love Is in the Air, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 