Whenever an American film focuses on Ireland, or anything Irish, expect stereotypes. Then again, saying so can also be construed as a stereotype. After all, there is The Guard (2011), which… Read more “Top o’ the Morning, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
When we think about John Wayne, we typically think of Westerns. Some of his most iconic roles are of that genre. Films like Stagecoach (1939), Fort Apache (1948), The Searchers (1956), and the original True Grit (1969),… Read more “The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Bells of St. Mary’s, by Albert W. Vogt III
Defining The Bells of St. Mary’s (1945) is tricky in a limited sense. Obviously, it is a Catholic movie. If the title does not clue you into this fact, then it… Read more “The Bells of St. Mary’s, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Going My Way, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I began The Legionnaire, one of my initial thoughts was to not talk about movies that are self-consciously Catholic. My logic was to cover the ones that have… Read more “Going My Way, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I recently posted my review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944), I made what I thought might be the bold claim that Cary Grant’s comedic roles are better… Read more “Bringing Up Baby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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