Star Wars: The Clone Wars, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just when I thought I had reviewed every Star Wars film there is to discuss, scrolling through Disney+ reminded me that there was one more. I am referring to the animated feature Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008), a movie that I avoided because my entire world was still reeling from the disaster that was…
Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I think I am destined to become someone like Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) in Train Dreams (2025). Then again, only God knows my destiny, so I cannot say this with any degree of certainty. If you are familiar with this movie, that initial statement might seem depressing. As will become clear from reading the…
Donovan’s Reef, by Albert W. Vogt III
After the events of the day, I had to watch something lighter. In hindsight, I could have made a better choice. What I watched was Donovan’s Reef (1963). If you read my review of The Quiet Man (1958), you might notice some praise for the star of both movies, John Wayne. He was always at…
Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is so much sadness in the world, and none of it is the work of God. He put us on this planet to experience the joy that comes from worshipping Him, but He also gave us free will. Unfortunately, there are many who abuse that gift, ignoring the call to love one another as…
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. At any rate, it goes, “No help is coming, so you better start saving yourself.” That runs as exactly counter as is possible to God’s saving grace. Put…
Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a rule, I try to avoid dog movies. I am not as insistent upon this as Diane Blenke, the occasional contributor to The Legionnaire. I know of no greater lover of the canine species than her. As such, she does not watch them because, almost invariably, the furry friend in question gets hurt or…
About a Boy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I can empathize with a character in a film, like Marcus Brewer (Nicholas Hoult) in About a Boy (2002), then the production is more likely to be enjoyed by this Catholic reviewer. The movie speaks to one of the truths of Christianity: that we are called to live in community with one another. It…
The Legionnaire 