The Catholic Church teaches that everyone is redeemable. Put differently, we all deserve second chances. There are a few Biblical bases for this tenet. In the Old Testament, as the… Read more “Point of No Return, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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U-571, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having watched a steady stream of Christmas films for the past few weeks, I feel slightly guilty viewing anything that does not have Santa Claus or some… Read more “U-571, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pulp Fiction, by Albert W. Vogt III
People love Pulp Fiction (1994), including the American Film Institute (AFI). They have it as the ninety-fourth greatest American film of all time on its list of the top 100. At… Read more “Pulp Fiction, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Taxi Driver, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I watched The French Connection (1971), the American Film Institute’s ninety-third greatest American film of all time. Lower on the list is Taxi Driver (1976) at number fifty-two. These movies are linked… Read more “Taxi Driver, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Reservoir Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III
Okay, I know I said I was going to try to be less critical in my reviews. I have also commented that when it comes to Quentin Tarantino’s… Read more “Reservoir Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
From Dusk Till Dawn, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is not much good to say about From Dusk Till Dawn (1996). I suppose you can believe that I am writing this review because it is the Halloween season,… Read more “From Dusk Till Dawn, by Albert W. Vogt III”
National Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the previews I have been noticing lately is for a strange flick titled The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. It stars Nicholas Cage as himself, and seems… Read more “National Treasure, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Be Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III
Ah, sequels. There are those who, when they see a movie they like, they immediately want a follow up to the story. Then there are others, often self-styled movie… Read more “Be Cool, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sister Act, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since the 1990s, the one film that seems to come up the most in Catholic settings is Sister Act (1992). Youth groups show it to their teens… Read more “Sister Act, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fatima, by Albert W. Vogt III
Lately I have been taking off writing reviews on the weekends, just to give these tired hands a break. As this Monday is Labor Day, maybe I… Read more “Fatima, by Albert W. Vogt III”