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Get ‘Spirited’ away with fun, holiday entertainment

December 2, 2022 toddvogts 0

As far as entertainment goes, the holidays aren’t complete without seeing Trans-Siberian Orchestra perform its pyrotechnics-fueled rock show, marveling at the comedic genius of Chevy […]

‘Greatest Showman’ provides great entertainment

January 29, 2018 toddvogts 0

“The Greatest Showman” illuminates the big screen with the same flash and furry film’s subject lit up the big tents when his circus came to […]

‘Ready Player One’ takes readers on a virtual quest through nostalgia

January 25, 2018 toddvogts 0

Thanks to a film adaptation by Steven Spielberg currently slated to hit the big screen in March 2018, the 2011 science fiction novel “Ready Player […]

‘Bride’ yields journalistic quote

January 28, 2017 toddvogts 0

The other night my wife was watching “Runaway Bride.” The movie didn’t do much for me, but I did like the idea a journalist was […]

‘The Girl on the Train’ shows darker side of suburbia

October 14, 2016 toddvogts 0

The mystery genre is full of stories capitalizing on the words of unreliable witnesses to crimes. “The Girl on the the Train” puts a different spin […]

‘Secret Life of Pets’ takes viewers on fun jaunt

August 8, 2016 toddvogts 0

Have you ever wondered what your pets do all day while you are at work or otherwise away from the house? The folks at Illumination […]

‘Finding Dory’ struggles to find its way

June 25, 2016 toddvogts 0

Pixar/Disney’s latest underwater animated tale, “Finding Dory,” is the much-anticipated follow-up to the 2003 hit “Finding Nemo,” but audiences will leave the theater in disappointment. […]

‘Dragon Tattoo’ stays true to Larsson’s vision

July 24, 2012 toddvogts 0

If you’ve read this blog before, you probably have come across a post about the Millenium Trilogy by Stieg Larsson. I love those books! All […]

Grad school was my Shawshank

June 13, 2012 toddvogts 0

Have you ever seen the movie “The Shawshank Redemption”? You know the one I’m talking about. It is about a guy who is wrongly sentenced […]

Students whine about not having to work

October 4, 2010 toddvogts 0

That’s it. It’s official. Today is most-likely my final day of sanity. It’s my fault, though. I shouldn’t have tried to do something nice. Sure, […]

‘Nick And Norah’s Infinite Playlist’ Rocks

October 22, 2008 toddvogts 0

EDITOR’S NOTE: Every week I write the movie review for my newspaper, The Ledger. I haven’t been posting my reviews on this blog, but I […]

KU Student Newspaper Editor Stands Up Against Distasteful Chant

October 8, 2008 toddvogts 0

The University of Kansas in Lawrence is making news. The Wichita Eagle reported that the student section at home football games is coming under scrutiny […]

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This site primarily serves as the online home for the writings of Todd R. Vogts, an assistant professor of media in Kansas, and as a resource for his journalism students. It also houses other elements of his life, such as his work as an author and entrepreneur. Take a look around. There’s something here for everyone.

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