With a title like Crime 101, I go into such a movie with some trepidation. Forgive me for being a square Catholic, but I prefer my protagonists… Read more “Crime 101, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III
There have been examples of Catholics in American culture who have been racist. The history of this sentiment can largely be boiled down to one person, Father… Read more “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III
A title like I’m Totally Fine (2022) should speak to all of us. I am sure others have said those words even when they did not completely… Read more “I’m Totally Fine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elizabeth, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a lot of problems with Elizabeth (1998), and I do not necessarily mean the title ruler of England (Cate Blanchett). My knowledge of these issues… Read more “Elizabeth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rip, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is nothing of note coming out in the theaters this weekend, aside from the kind of horror/slasher films I typically avoid for The Legionnaire. If Cameron,… Read more “The Rip, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having a word like “pilgrimage” in the title of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) excites a Catholic film reviewer. Pilgrimages are a foundational aspect of… Read more “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by Albert W. Vogt III
History can be a kick in the teeth. That does not make it any less important to study. What also often occurs with the past, though, is… Read more “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I think I am destined to become someone like Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) in Train Dreams (2025). Then again, only God knows my destiny, so I… Read more “Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is so much sadness in the world, and none of it is the work of God. He put us on this planet to experience the joy… Read more “Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. … Read more “Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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