What do we do with the opportunities God brings us? More specifically, what do those opportunities look like? There are those that say that unfortunate events can turned to… Read more “Brewster’s Millions (1985), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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National Lampoon’s Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III
Call me crazy, but I am not the biggest fan of the National Lampoon series of films. Many of the so-called jokes rely on raunchiness for laughs, which is not… Read more “National Lampoon’s Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before there was a live action The Little Mermaid (2023), heck, even preceding the animated The Little Mermaid (1989), but well after the 1837 publication of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale… Read more “Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Only the Lonely, by Albert W. Vogt III
There were a few moments while watching Only the Lonely (1991) that I wanted to write it off as being awful. Much of this has to do with Rose Muldoon… Read more “Only the Lonely, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Rescuers Down Under, by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching The Color Purple (2023), I was in the mood for some lighter fare. This is nothing against that movie. It is excellent, and I highly recommend it whenever you… Read more “The Rescuers Down Under, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Uncle Buck, by Albert W. Vogt III
Uncle Buck (1989) was not what I was expecting. Never had I had an interest in watching it over the years, though random friends have occasionally said they enjoyed… Read more “Uncle Buck, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Summer Rental, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I think back on my education, I often forget that I also took a film class while studying for my Master’s degree in Florida Studies. I will… Read more “Summer Rental, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cool Runnings, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are some films that, frankly, I do not understand how they have such large followings. Cool Runnings (1993) is in that strange cinematic category. It is not that it… Read more “Cool Runnings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Planes, Trains and Automobiles, by Albert W. Vogt III
Such are my grammar instincts that when I write the title of today’s film, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), I have to fight my urge to add the Oxford… Read more “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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”