Unfortunately, one of the stereotypes that comes with gangster films, especially those about the Italian mob, is Catholicism. Casino (1995) is no different, although there is only… Read more “Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Vacation came out in 2015, and it looked to be a reboot of National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983), I remember feeling slightly insulted for some reason. I may sound vague at the… Read more “Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Invincible, by Albert W. Vogt III
Underdog stories may be cliché, but they are often satisfying. When you think about it, Jesus fits this mold. According to Scripture, nobody expected the Messiah to be from… Read more “Invincible, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predator: Killer of Killers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It would seem that I cannot get away from the Vikings, or at least that is true for the first quarter of Predator: Killer of Killers. If you are… Read more “Predator: Killer of Killers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Vikings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sports often determines what I listen to while doing daily chores or driving. To be sure, I do listen to a lot of Catholic related material. In addition to… Read more “The Vikings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Conclave Review*
The title of this review of Conclave (2024) is not meant to be a nod to the more recently released Thunderbolts*. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) used the asterisk to denote… Read more “A Conclave Review*”
Back in Action, by Albert W. Vogt III
Often, when something is broken, I will jokingly suggest fixing it by hitting it with a hammer. I have been known to use this line for any issue. Your… Read more “Back in Action, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Christmas on the Farm, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to choosing movies to review, I have discussed before how I work with a rotation of streaming services. I try to alternate between them for… Read more “Christmas on the Farm, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Take, by Albert W. Vogt III
Raise your hand if you have heard of 2016’s action-thriller The Take? If your hand is up, congratulations and thank you for playing along, unnecessarily. If not, then maybe its… Read more “The Take, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Salt, by Albert W. Vogt III
What we used to call the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA) here in my diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida, has now been changed to the Catholic Ministry Appeal… Read more “Salt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 