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    Rise of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Since there will soon be a new entry in the Planet of the Apes franchise, I suppose I will start tackling these turkeys.  It is one of the more well-known… Read more “Rise of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 1, 2024April 24, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Point of No Return, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The Catholic Church teaches that everyone is redeemable.  Put differently, we all deserve second chances.  There are a few Biblical bases for this tenet.  In the Old Testament, as the… Read more “Point of No Return, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 30, 2024April 23, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Miracle Club, by Albert W. Vogt III

    People go to Lourdes, France, to be healed.  It is a subject I have addressed in other reviews, and we can get the origin story of it all… Read more “The Miracle Club, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 29, 2024April 22, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Lilies of the Field, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Amen.  Those of us who pray typically end our Divine petitions with this word.  Interestingly, throughout the Bible, Jesus begins many of His teachings with this utterance, sometimes saying… Read more “Lilies of the Field, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 28, 2024April 21, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    A. I. Artificial Intelligence, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Every movie I review, I have seen.  My usual process is to watch and begin writing as soon as possible.  Some of my selections are titles that I have… Read more “A. I. Artificial Intelligence, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 27, 2024April 20, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Challengers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Before seeing Challengers, I had misgivings.  This had nothing to do with tennis, but it did significantly contribute to my lack of enjoyment.  There is nothing wrong with the sport.  When… Read more “Challengers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Cool Hand Luke, by Albert W. Vogt III

    One movie that is not on the list of 100 Greatest American Movies of All Time as compiled by the American Film Institute is Cool Hand Luke (1967).  I could… Read more “Cool Hand Luke, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 25, 2024April 20, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Red Badge of Courage, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Recently, I sold the home I inherited from the old man I used to live with and moved in with my dad.  One could also call it the… Read more “The Red Badge of Courage, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 23, 2024April 17, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Song of Bernadette, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is nothing else to say, really, about The Song of Bernadette (1943) other than it is special.  I could go on about how I have been to Lourdes in… Read more “The Song of Bernadette, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 22, 2024April 16, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Bishop’s Wife, by Albert W. Vogt III

    It quickly becomes apparent that The Bishop’s Wife (1947) is a Christmas movie.  I did not intentionally go looking for one.  I found this film on Good Friday, a heavy day… Read more “The Bishop’s Wife, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 21, 2024April 15, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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