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    Tag: Robert de Niro

    Analyze This, by Albert W. Vogt III

    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”

    November 22, 2025November 18, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 18, 2025November 4, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    November 15, 2025November 4, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    June 8, 2025June 5, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    February 8, 2025February 6, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    December 11, 2023December 10, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    October 23, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 21, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    May 23, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    May 18, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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