When I have the time, I will tackle a longer film like Out of Africa (1985). Actually, in doing more research about it, I was surprised that it did not… Read more “Out of Africa, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tag: Robert Redford
Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the recent death of Robert Redford, I figured it would be appropriate to review one of his films. However, I have already covered most of the ones… Read more “Jeremiah Johnson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before COVID interrupted our lives, I was working in a predominately elderly parish. I recall my pastor once commenting in a somewhat off-color manner as to the nighttime… Read more “Our Souls at Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Walk in the Woods, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I lost someone close to me to suicide. This person was brilliant but dealing with some traumatic events. I choose to remember the good times we had. One of… Read more “A Walk in the Woods, by Albert W. Vogt III”
All the President’s Men, by Albert W. Vogt III
You know what makes for thrilling cinema? Research. I am being facetious, of course. Today, I am discussing the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 77th movie on its list of the 100… Read more “All the President’s Men, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sneakers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes we look at the things in the world and feel there is nothing to do but something drastic. Such are the problems we face that we feel… Read more “Sneakers, 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”
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I think about Westerns as a cinematic genre, rarely do I think of any films made in my life time. I will not comment on how long… Read more “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Widow, by Albert W. Vogt III
Finally, Black Widow arrived. A film that we have been seeing trailers for, what, two years? It seems longer, but that is what the pandemic and lock down did to people. From… Read more “Black Widow, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Sting, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when I made the mistake that many before have made when watching The Sting (1973): I thought the familiar piano tune “The Entertainer”… Read more “The Sting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 