It has been a difficult week. In order to talk about it fully (but not too fully), understand up front that I am going to have to spoil No… Read more “No Time to Die, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once again, we have an example of a movie that was made some time ago, and then there was a more recent remake. Though I do not believe… Read more “12 Angry Men, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III
Over the course of my many and varied years, few things enflame my passions more than racism. In my early college days, I recall seeing Neo-Nazi propaganda scrawled… Read more “The Great Debaters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dear Evan Hansen, by Albert W. Vogt III
During my last stint as a youth minister, one night I received a phone call from my pastor. This was not a usual occurrence, but he had been… Read more “Dear Evan Hansen, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was in the eighth grade, I was introduced to a television show called Highlander: The Series. It starred Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod, and I suppose that… Read more “Highlander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am a sentimental fool. Such a life can be a double edge sword. Cutting one way, it means that you are pleasant and thoughtful towards others. Cutting the other,… Read more “Hope Floats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Clockwork Orange, by Albert W. Vogt III
When researching my doctoral dissertation, The Costumed Catholic: Catholics, Whiteness, and the Movies, 1928-1973(2013), my quest for information brought me to Georgetown University. In the special collections department of… Read more “A Clockwork Orange, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blade Runner 2049, by Albert W. Vogt III
Previous attempts at watching Blade Runner (1982) have all ended in failure. As a self-proclaimed cinephile, should I feel ashamed by the fact that I cannot seem to get through… Read more “Blade Runner 2049, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fried Green Tomatoes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since watching Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), I have been wracking my brain trying to remember whether or not I had previously seen it. Part of me says no. And yet, while… Read more “Fried Green Tomatoes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Over the Top, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you think of Sylvester Stallone, your mind probably goes first to the Rocky franchise. If asked to conjure more of his roles, you would probably go next to the Rambo series… Read more “Over the Top, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 