While watching Klaus (2019), the historian in me said, “Huh?” This is because it is one of the small but strong subset of Christmas movies that talk… Read more “Klaus, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Oh. What. Fun., by Albert W. Vogt III
With apologies, I must return to the question that has plagued me since I began reviewing Christmas movies this year: do any of them speak to the… Read more “Oh. What. Fun., by Albert W. Vogt III”
Asteroid City, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is time for another Wes Anderson film. His newest one is Asteroid City, which I saw with my dad. We had planned a little make-up for me being out… Read more “Asteroid City, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, by Albert W. Vogt III
Typically, animated films do not do a lot for me. They are usually made for a different audience than myself, and that is okay. People like what they like,… Read more “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have been following along with these reviews of Wes Anderson films, you will note a few repeated themes. For this Catholic, the most troubling of these… Read more “Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III
The old man I live with is not a fan of Wes Anderson. Perhaps that is unfair. It is difficult to pin down what the guy likes and dislikes… Read more “The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rushmore, by Albert W. Vogt III
I wonder about Wes Anderson. While talking about other films that he has directed, I admitted to being charmed by his films. They have a recognizable style, and I… Read more “Rushmore, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spun, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am not showing a preview for this film. Shortly into Spun (2002), I had the overwhelming urge to shut it off. I probably should have done so, but kept… Read more “Spun, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an old saying that says that life imitates art. At the best of times, we produce images we hope display an idealized glimpse of what… Read more “Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Marie Antoinette, by Albert W. Vogt III
My nightly routine during the week, after completing my daily tasks, has included finding some movie to watch and thus review. This typically involves a lot of… Read more “Marie Antoinette, by Albert W. Vogt III”