Though I watched Born on the Fourth of July (1989) on Independence Day, you will likely not be reading this review on that date. As you will see, when you… Read more “Born on the Fourth of July, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Saturday Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whatever it is you think of Saturday Night Live (1975-present), it cannot be denied that it has become an institution of American culture. Actually, “institution” is an apt word for… Read more “Saturday Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last Monday, Pope Francis passed away. Over the course of his twelve-year pontificate, there were moments I felt proud that he was my pope, and others when I… Read more “The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mississippi Burning, by Albert W. Vogt III
During my undergraduate and Master’s studies at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg (USFSP), my mentor was Dr. Raymond O. Arsenault. Now emeritus, he was the John… Read more “Mississippi Burning, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you say the title word in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice one more time, you will supposedly summon the demon Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton). Be you a practicing Catholic like me, or anyone… Read more “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Finding Nemo, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the final credits rolled for Finding Nemo (2003), the song “Beyond the Sea,” covered by Robbie Williams, accompanies the list of those who worked on the film. I briefly… Read more “Finding Nemo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spider-Man 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have ever wondered why there was never a Spider-Man 4 starring Tobey Maguire as the title superhero, Spider-Man 3 (2007) is probably the answer. Do not get me wrong. Like pretty… Read more “Spider-Man 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like many of us, I assume, I am caught up in the recent run of films focusing on everyone’s favorite wall-crawling superhero. Since the onset of the Marvel… Read more “Spider-Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Platoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was younger, I used to romanticize war. I look back on those days, and I thank God I did not go through with a military career. In… Read more “Platoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
John Wick, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are many reasons why John Wick (2014) is a completely asinine movie. It has nothing to do with what sets off Jonathan “John” Wick (Keanu Reeves) on a murderous… Read more “John Wick, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 