Growing up, I was always interested in magic tricks. My brother used to practice magic tricks with cards, ropes, and cups. We would see magicians perform, and… Read more “The Prestige, by Diane M. Blenke”
Category: Drama
The Illusionist, by Diane M. Blenke
I saw The Illusionist (2006) in theaters when it first came out, and it instantly became one of my favorites. It was one of two magician-themed movies being released… Read more “The Illusionist, by Diane M. Blenke”
I’ll Be Seeing You, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a tendency to view the past as being simpler. It is a symptom of our collective selfishness, centered on what is directly in front of our… Read more “I’ll Be Seeing You, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, by Albert W. Vogt III
While watching Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, I could not help but feel a kindred spirit with James Blandings (Cary Grant). Though I am not having a home… Read more “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Woman in Gold, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
The Legionnaire 