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”
Tag: Tom Hanks
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
The Legionnaire 