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    Tag: Paul Giamatti

    Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is a saying towards the end of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale that says much about why the show and trilogy of movies are popular: “The past is… Read more “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 12, 2025December 18, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Fred Claus, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When you see either the Afflecks or Matt Damon in a film, you kind of hope that it is set in Boston.  At least I do.  I appreciate when… Read more “Fred Claus, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 26, 2024December 21, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Catcher Was a Spy, by Albert W. Vogt III

    One of the central questions in The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) is what do we know?  It is something intrinsic to our existence and Faith.  Every Christian asks her or… Read more “The Catcher Was a Spy, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 31, 2024July 29, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Planet of the Apes (2001), by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are many confusing aspects of Tim Burton’s 2001 remake of Planet of the Apes, though this could be a function of the fact that I saved it… Read more “Planet of the Apes (2001), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Amazing Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III

    As of this writing, it is the Wednesday of Holy Week.  I bring up this date to contextualize the emotional reaction I had to The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (03/27/2024).  At my… Read more “The Amazing Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 18, 2024April 13, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Holdovers, by Cameron J. Czaja

    I know the new year has passed and we are already two months into 2024, but we still have to go through awards season, which will conclude… Read more “The Holdovers, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    February 26, 2024February 25, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Cinderella Man, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My favorite boxing movie of all time is Ali (2001) because Muhammad Ali is my favorite fighter of all time.  My appreciation of him comes from my dad.  He grew up… Read more “Cinderella Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 21, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Gunpowder Milkshake, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Whenever my broadcast partner for Down and Out Reviews, the podcast I do with Isaac (please also check out our YouTube channel Oh Man Disney), says he is… Read more “Gunpowder Milkshake, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 12, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Jungle Cruise, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My memory is failing me.  As I begin this review of Jungle Cruise, I am trying to think of other movies that are based on popular amusement park rides.  The… Read more “Jungle Cruise, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 2, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Nanny Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There was a time when Scarlett Johansson did not do action films. I suppose assuming the role of Black Widow for Marvel really did something for her… Read more “The Nanny Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 18, 2020November 17, 2020 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
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