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    A Man Called Otto, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Whatever is M3GAN (2022), I can all but guarantee you that it is not as good as A Man Called Otto (2022).  In writing that sentence, I realize that I sound a… Read more “A Man Called Otto, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 9, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    13 Going On 30, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Who does not like Big (1988), starring Tom Hanks?  If you do not like it, it is probably because you have not seen it.  I cannot say that I would blame… Read more “13 Going On 30, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 15, 2022September 15, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    You’ve Got Mail, by Albert W. Vogt III

    We will call this one, You’ve Got Mail (1998), a coming back to earth after making the leap to National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (2002) following my slog through the Pirates of the… Read more “You’ve Got Mail, by Albert W. Vogt III”

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

    Elvis, by Albert W. Vogt III

    I am not the biggest fan of the King of Rock n’ Roll, Elvis Presley.  Yet, I was excited to see Elvis.  We celebrate Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) because he… Read more “Elvis, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 27, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Turner & Hooch, by Albert W. Vogt III

    You would not believe how many dog related films have been made.  Or maybe you would believe it.  I do not know.  I do not know you.  Or maybe I do?  Who… Read more “Turner & Hooch, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 19, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Cast Away, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are few movies that annoy me more than Cast Away (2000).  It has nothing to do with Wilson, the volleyball that Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) talks to while stranded… Read more “Cast Away, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 8, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Have you ever felt like a monster for not liking a certain movie?  The reverence with which people talk about Toy Story (1995) makes it seem like it could… Read more “Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”

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

    Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Rounding out my recent war film kick is 2001’s Enemy at the Gates.  Yes, I watched it on Memorial Day, and no, it does not deal with… Read more “Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 4, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Big, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Before Tom Hanks began appearing in serious films, he made a name for himself doing comedy. Most of them were romantic comedies, formulaic pieces of cinema where… Read more “Big, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 30, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    A League of Their Own, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Two things began yesterday: women’s history month and Spring Training baseball. Technically, the baseball started the day before, but for me it does not truly commence until… Read more “A League of Their Own, by Albert W. Vogt III”

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

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