Halloween is my least favorite holiday of the year. It was fun when I was a child because what kid does not like getting free candy? It is different… Read more “Zombie Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are more movies based on Saturday Night Live (1975-present) sketches than you might realize. The two Wayne’s World films come to mind, more so because they are set in the area… Read more “Coneheads, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Trading Places, by Albert W. Vogt III
During the opening credits of Trading Places (1983), you see a great contrast between poverty and wealth in the Philadelphia of the early 1980s. It could be anywhere, but there… Read more “Trading Places, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is no such thing as a Shortcut to Happiness (2007). You might also be surprised by how true of a statement that almost was. Upon doing a little research, it… Read more “Shortcut to Happiness, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Yesterday, I saw a horror movie instead of seeing a horror movie. The difference is that one is meant to be a comedy, and the other is likely… Read more “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas with the Kranks, by Albert W. Vogt III
Christmas with the Kranks (2004) triggered me. It had nothing to do with its subjective quality, though I could spend an entire review on its awfulness. Doing so would be… Read more “Christmas with the Kranks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before I saw Driving Miss Daisy (1989), which I watched for the first time recently, I knew certain things about it by reputation. One of the sources for my knowledge… Read more “Driving Miss Daisy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tommy Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
You know how there is a cliché about old people not knowing how to handle technology? That was not true for my grandfather. Unfortunately, he passed away before the… Read more “Tommy Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Julie & Julia, by Albert W. Vogt III
My friend and fellow Catholic Sarah has a great blog dedicated to the art of cooking called “Simply Scrumptious by Sarah.” I cannot emphasize the word “art” enough,… Read more “Julie & Julia, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Grosse Pointe Blank, by Albert W. Vogt III
They say there is no going home. I am not on board with this philosophy. For me, home is a suburb of Chicago, though I include the entire metropolitan… Read more “Grosse Pointe Blank, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 