One of my daily prayers is for peace, in this country and around the world. Current events are what bring this supplication into my heart. As a Catholic, I… Read more “One Battle After Another, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Killers of the Flower Moon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Trailers are important to me. When I go to the cinema, if I do not see them, I feel as if I have missed out on part of… Read more “Killers of the Flower Moon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Catch Me If You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are a few reasons why I enjoy Catch Me If You Can (2002). It is not because the film’s protagonist, Frank Abagnale Jr. (Leonardo DiCaprio), is a con artist. The… Read more “Catch Me If You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Gatsby, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the ongoing debates with the old man I live with is my contention that F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece The Great Gatsby (1925) is the greatest American novel… Read more “The Great Gatsby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Quick and the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whatever happened to Sharon Stone? Given some of the movies she became famous for in the 1990s, it is probably a good thing that we have not heard… Read more “The Quick and the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Muppet Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
You have to hand it to Jim Henson, the guy was a genius. Who would have thought that puppets could become as recognizable characters as has his Muppets. I… Read more “The Muppet Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am fascinated by tales of survival. The viewing public is, too, since there have been many television shows featuring individuals (not counting the camera crew) placed in… Read more “Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite jokes about Titanic (1997) is that you could predict the ending. Then again, if you know your history, you can do the same with any movie… Read more “Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja
When it comes to comedy directors in Hollywood, Adam McKay is definitely one of the oddest ones out there, but not in a bad way . .… Read more “Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja”
12 Years A Slave, by Albert W. Vogt III
Far too often I find many misconceptions about the history of slavery in the United States. Whatever it is that people know about slavery, assuming they know what… Read more “12 Years A Slave, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 