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    Category: Drama

    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”

    November 10, 2023November 10, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 9, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 6, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 5, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 4, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 3, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 2, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 1, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Now that I have seen all seven of the main Classic Universal Monsters collection, I believe that they were not made with an overriding theme in mind.  In… Read more “Creature from the Black Lagoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    October 28, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III

    My quest to watch the classic Universal monster films is getting more complicated.  After my viewing of the original The Wolf Man (1941), it looks like it will be even… Read more “The Wolf Man (1941), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    October 27, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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