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    Tag: Joe Pesci

    Casino, by Albert W. Vogt III

    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”

    November 15, 2025November 4, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Goodfellas, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Why is Goodfellas (1990) a good movie?  Put differently, in keeping with the theme of these past few weeks, why does the American Film Institute (AFI) rate it as the… Read more “Goodfellas, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 23, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Raging Bull, by Albert W. Vogt III

    How many boxing movies is too many?  I ask because I wonder if the recent volume of them that I have viewed pushes up against some imaginary border.  All… Read more “Raging Bull, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 21, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) seems to defy many conventions.  Sequels are always tricky.  If a film enjoys even the most modest of success, its fans start… Read more “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 23, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to certain movies, one has to be careful about what you say about them.  With how many people I know that love this film, Home Alone (1990)… Read more “Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 22, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Sometimes there are movies that you are aware of, know about by reputation as being beloved by many, and yet you do not get why everyone likes… Read more “My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 10, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Irishman, by Cameron J. Czaja

    Other than Ford V. Ferrari, The Irishman was another anticipated film to come out in November that I was looking forward to due to the director (Martin… Read more “The Irishman, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    November 25, 2019January 4, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
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