Occasionally, while doing research for these movies, I will look at the box office returns. They indicate two obvious things about a given title. The first is their popularity. It… Read more “Domino, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Imitation Game, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sure, you can watch The Imitation Game (2014) as a World War II drama. Of course, without the backdrop of the war, the name Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) might not… Read more “The Imitation Game, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Iron Giant, by Albert W. Vogt III
Good choice, Father Victor, if you are reading this review. As I left Mass this evening, I lingered outside to say hello to the priest I have probably… Read more “The Iron Giant, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gran Turismo, by Albert W. Vogt III
My least favorite sport is bowling. It is a shame, too, because my sister was a pretty good bowler in high school. It is also a fun social activity. Because… Read more “Gran Turismo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Secret of My Success, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you like montages, have I got a movie for you. It is called The Secret of My Success (1987), and it takes this cinematic device to its 1980s apogee… Read more “The Secret of My Success, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blue Beetle, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is not a usual activity for me, but I happened to glance at the Rotten Tomatoes score for Blue Beetle before buying my ticket. I typically do not pay… Read more “Blue Beetle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Lost in Translation, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may be a stereotype, but I have found those that enjoy Lost in Translation (2003) to be self-styled artsy people. There is nothing wrong with being this way. Yet, it… Read more “Lost in Translation, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Truman Show, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Truman Show (1998) is a movie I have circled for a long time. It is arguably one of the more familiar titles of the last thirty years, and… Read more “The Truman Show, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Plus One at an Amish Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
If watching two films featuring the Amish in the space of less than two weeks makes it a Mennonite kick, then hitch up the wagon because I… Read more “Plus One at an Amish Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Last Voyage of the Demeter, by Albert W. Vogt III
For a Catholic film reviewer like me, when there is basically nothing else playing in the cinema and you have seen as much advertising for something as… Read more “The Last Voyage of the Demeter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 