I want to be careful with how I present to you Queen of Katwe (2016). My desire to get this right is borne of how special is the film. To underscore… Read more “Queen of Katwe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III
The main theme of Tron: Ares is the idea of permanence versus impermanence. There is wisdom in thinking about these ideas from a Catholic perspective. The only permanent thing is God,… Read more “Tron: Ares, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III
Every day for the better part of ten years, I taught Native American History. As such, whenever I come across a film about native peoples, it catches my… Read more “Frybread Face and Me, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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 Legionnaire 