There is a saying towards the end of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale that says much about why the show and trilogy of movies are popular: “The past is… Read more “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Flight Risk, by Albert W. Vogt III
This weekend, there were two films that I wanted to see, but was not overly excited about either of them. They all looked solid, if not spectacular, and… Read more “Flight Risk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Merry Scottish Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III
Right: bagpipes, the Loch Ness Monster, glens, clans, kilts, castles, whiskey, dancing, and haggis, A Merry Scottish Christmas (2023), here we go. When Brad Morgan (Scott Wolf) and his… Read more “A Merry Scottish Christmas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III
The word “blithe” means, “showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.” In case you need further definitions, “callous” can essentially be thought of… Read more “Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Downton Abbey: A New Era, by Albert W. Vogt III
Almost as soon as Downton Abbey: A New Era started, I wanted to cry. For the last ten years, I have followed these characters, first in the show brought here… Read more “Downton Abbey: A New Era, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I must hand to Disney for: their movies are usually short and to the point, even the musicals. Lately, I find myself pressed for time in… Read more “Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Courier, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was nice to be back at the movie theater this last weekend. The joy was enhanced by the fact that I had spent the previous week… Read more “The Courier, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Paddington, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first learned to read, books fascinated me. In the small Catholic school I attended for most of my elementary school education, there was a commensurately… Read more “Paddington, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Downton Abbey, by Albert W. Vogt III
In past reviews I have (to put it bluntly) complained about movies that rely on the audience to remember past installments in order for the current iteration… Read more “Downton Abbey, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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