With the recent death of Robert Redford, I figured it would be appropriate to review one of his films. However, I have already covered most of the ones… Read more “Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are no good reasons I could give you for why I had not yet seen The Perks of Being a Wallflower (2012). The film is mostly about being a… Read more “The Perks of Being a Wallflower, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Purple Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is acceptable to do for somebody you care about? What about for yourself? This last question is one that is rarely considered, at least for those of a… Read more “Purple Hearts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Smashing Machine, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite having studied kung fu for a couple years, I do not enjoy mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions, or the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) more familiarly. Everything I… Read more “The Smashing Machine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Apocalypto, by Albert W. Vogt III
After directing The Passion of the Christ (2004), I was as interested as the next Catholic as to what Mel Gibson would next give us. What I did not expect… Read more “Apocalypto, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I finally chose Pilgrimage (2017), it was with a sigh. By all outward appearances, I should not have had any trepidation. It is a historically based film about a fictional… Read more “Pilgrimage, by Albert W. Vogt III”
One Battle After Another, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my daily prayers is for peace, in this country and around the world. Current events are what bring this supplication into my heart. As a Catholic, I… Read more “One Battle After Another, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Green Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before watching The Green Knight (2021), I read a bit of Burton Raffel’s translation of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, the fourteenth poem written in Middle English upon which… Read more “The Green Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life or Something Like It, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you read the Bible, you will note that the lives of those who earnestly follow God is not always the greatest. This is true in the Old… Read more “Life or Something Like It, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III
The more popular choice this weekend would have been Him. Though not directed by Jordan Peele, the same person who brought us Get Out (2017) and Us (2019), Him nonetheless comes from his studio. His name… Read more “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 