We all have secrets. It may be a cliché thing to say, but that does not make it any less true. Of course, the one person you… Read more “Analyze This, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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The Untouchables, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you grow up in Chicago, or simply visit the city, you get the impression that Al Capone (Robert De Niro) was some kind of folk hero. … Read more “The Untouchables, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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”
Great Expectations, by Albert W. Vogt III
Count me among those who are not fans of Charles Dickens. Like other high schoolers, I was forced to read A Tale of Two Cities (1859). I fancied myself a reader,… Read more “Great Expectations, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Awakenings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, while watching a particularly powerful film, I will think that the only thing I will write in my review is: you must see it. Then I sit… Read more “Awakenings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dream Scenario, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now to make up for my mistake of the previous weekend. What is not an error is being regular about your daily and weekly activities. As a practicing Catholic,… Read more “Dream Scenario, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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”
Heat, by Albert W. Vogt III
There were friends of mine in high school who swore by Heat (1995). I did not see it until today, so whenever they talked about it, I could not speak… Read more “Heat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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”
The Godfather Part II, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have been a keen observer of The Legionnaire over the years, then thank you! Also, if this describes you, you might be asking, hey, what happened to The Godfather (1972)?! It… Read more “The Godfather Part II, by Albert W. Vogt III”