Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is that time of the year when Disney remembers its animation roots and gives us some kind of cute, cartoon movie. I try not to pay attention to such things, though it is difficult given my other role as one half of the dynamic duo known as Oh Man Disney. I am the Catholic…
Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whether or not you’re a fan of the slasher series Scream, one can’t deny how impactful the franchise has been not only to the sub-genre itself, but to horror in general. Much like Micheal Myers, Freddy Krueger, and Jason Vorhees, Ghostface has become a signature horror icon. Much like the horror icons in their respective…
Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a couple of the past few times I have been to Confession, the priest has handed me a small prayer card that, on one side, says, “God in all things.” This was brought to mind today while watching Lilly (2024), the biopic about Lilly Ledbetter (Patricia Clakrkson). It is somewhat embarrassing that this name…
The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever had someone tell you, “I can’t make you better?” It hurts to hear such words, particularly since they are said most often when we are at our lowest. In such moments, we want someone to tell us that this is not the end. Things will get better. However, as that opening line…
The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to made-for-television films, you will not find many of them covered on The Legionnaire. The one exception would be the Christmas extravaganza I put myself through every year. Many of those are produced for the Hallmark Channel, though Lifetime does make a significant contribution to the genre. They would be more palatable…
The Big Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III
Because I recently reviewed License to Wed (2007), I already have a frame of reference for Robin Williams playing a priest. Thus, the fact that he is Father Bill Moinighan in The Big Wedding (2012) is not a shock. What is also not unexpected is that it would be another example of a film getting…
The Magic of Belle Isle, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is much about the life of a writer that appeals to me. At the same time, I am also cognizant of the fact that such a calling involves what can be construed as lying. Unless you are working on non-fiction, telling a story is essentially making something up that never happened. That is a…
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