When it comes to baseball films, an oft used phrase by this Catholic reviewer is the reminder that the most successful hitters in the game fail around… Read more “Trouble with the Curve, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Always, by Albert W. Vogt III
While reading the brief synopsis for Always (1989), I got the impression that it was going to be about a recently deceased man, firefighting pilot Pete Sandich… Read more “Always, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blues Brothers 2000, by Albert W. Vogt III
This morning as I got in my car after completing another treadmill run, an Erykah Badu song came on my radio. I am a general fan of… Read more “Blues Brothers 2000, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you want to show a movie in a Catholic parish setting, there is a list of approved films from which you can pick. This has nothing to… Read more “Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on a recent plane ride between Florida and my childhood home, Chicago, I decided to revisit Argo (2012). I saw it in the theater, mainly because I enjoyed Ben… Read more “Argo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Revenge of the Nerds, by Albert W. Vogt III
So often when I attempt to describe comedies to you, they come off way more serious than they are played. I also do not intend them this way. I… Read more “Revenge of the Nerds, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Monsters, Inc., by Albert W. Vogt III
Do you want to know how big of a Star Wars nerd I am? The only reason I bought a ticket for Monsters, Inc. (2001) when it came out in theaters was… Read more “Monsters, Inc., by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Lebowski, by Albert W. Vogt III
My least favorite sport of all time is bowling. Apologies to anyone who is an aficionado, but it seems mundane to me. You roll the ball, the pins are… Read more “The Big Lebowski, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Emperor’s New Groove, by Albert W. Vogt III
For a little while now, a small cadre of my good friends were trying to get me to watch The Emperor’s New Groove (2000). Okay, they really… Read more “The Emperor’s New Groove, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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