When a practicing Catholic such as myself sees a title like Mercy, it grabs attention. It is a powerful word, something that God extends to all of… Read more “Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the Disney cartoons I remember seeing as a child was about American folk legends. This is how I found out about mythic figures like Johnny… Read more “Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you have to watch a John Wayne film. Luckily, I found one that clocks in at just a little over an hour and twenty minutes in… Read more “Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it take for one to speak out against injustice? It is one thing to feel compelled to do so, it is another to take action. … Read more “The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III
Paying attention to politics, especially right now, can be a depressing business. Regardless of how you feel about current events, the things that are happening have an… Read more “Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on my yearly Christmas movie kick, choosing a title was easier. At first, it is a simple matter of picking whatever film I have not already… Read more “The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III
How did I celebrate being done with reviewing Christmas movies? By watching Kon-Tiki (2012). It had, on the surface, a few things to recommend to this historian… Read more “Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997), by Albert W. Vogt III
The title I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997) should be a familiar one. There is the classic Christmas carol of the same name. With that, it should… Read more “I’ll Be Home for Christmas (1997), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Man Who Saved Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
The quest to avoid romantic comedies with a Christmas setting has led me to some pretty cheesy titles. This fact set in about halfway through watching The… Read more “The Man Who Saved Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
All is Bright, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever wondered how, in the days surrounding Thanksgiving, corners and empty lots suddenly become filled with people selling live Christmas trees? Of course, “live” is… Read more “All is Bright, by Albert W. Vogt III”