Before I saw Driving Miss Daisy (1989), which I watched for the first time recently, I knew certain things about it by reputation. One of the sources for my knowledge… Read more “Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Run Silent, Run Deep, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my advancing years, I am finding that I enjoy older movies more than modern offerings. That is not to say there are no recent releases that I… Read more “Run Silent, Run Deep, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Champion, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are few words that have not already been said to describe the horrors of the Holocaust of Jews before and during World War II. What is rightly… Read more “The Champion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that Wes Anderson has recently released a number of short films on Netflix, so get ready for a series. I am starting with The Wonderful Story… Read more “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Priscilla, by Albert W. Vogt III
It could be just me, but it seems like Fall is the time of year when historical dramas dominate the theater. They do make for intriguing Oscar bait. Fantasy… Read more “Priscilla, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Covenant, by Albert W. Vogt III
With The Covenant, you have yet another example of a recent movie that I would have seen in the theater had it not been for another release. In this… Read more “The Covenant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
When watching Shakespeare in Love (1998), it is best not to treat it as a historical piece. I address this advice to anyone who thinks that when a movie looks… Read more “Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III
What I do not understand about Scarface (1983) is why anyone would idolize its main character, Tony Montana (Al Pacino). There was a time in my life when I listened… Read more “Scarface (1983), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III
On October 17th, 2023, bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States called for a day of fasting and prayer for Israel. Ten days prior to this,… Read more “Golda, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because of my delight in seeing Brendan Fraser in Killers of the Flower Moon, I decided to watch The Mummy Returns (2001). Okay, that is only part of the reason. If… Read more “The Mummy Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 