Before I started writing for The Legionnaire, the last film that I saw in the movie theater was a small Australian film called The Nightingale. Even though I was… Read more “The Nightingale, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Author: Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
Greetings! If you are wondering why the funny robes, it is because I have a Ph.D. in American History from Loyola University Chicago. While there, I wrote my dissertation on Catholics in film. With this blog I intend to bring my Catholic perspective to current film content.
Starship Troopers, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when even I was young and stupid. We will set the way-back machine to 1997, the year I graduated high school. Late that Summer, after… Read more “Starship Troopers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Bridge Too Far, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a film (a personal favorite of mine) called PCU (1994) that I have been wanting to rewatch for some time. The hold up lies in… Read more “A Bridge Too Far, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Parasite, by Albert W. Vogt III
I have been thinking about Parasite (2019) for some time. I began hearing about this Korean film that had been gaining attention from various quarters. Curiosity piqued,… Read more “Parasite, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is one life worth? That is the question at the heart of Saving Private Ryan (1998). But if that is too esoteric for you, watch it… Read more “Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ready or Not, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whenever we hear the words “ready or not here I come,” we usually think of fond childhood memories of playing hide and seek. That isn’t the case… Read more “Ready or Not, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Sherlock Holmes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before 2009 when Sherlock Holmes was released, the only tale of the famous detective of deerstalker hat note that I had any familiarity with was The Hound… Read more “Sherlock Holmes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a period of a few years of my life when I was seriously into martial arts, specifically kung fu. I blame it on Star Wars… Read more “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sucker Punch, by Albert W. Vogt III
Certain directors have a definite style to how they go about crafting the movies with which they are involved. Yesterday I reviewed Jurassic Park (1993), which was… Read more “Sucker Punch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jurassic Park, by Albert W. Vogt III
Look at what has come to Netflix recently! Jurassic Park (1993) is one of those nostalgia films for me. Not that I have ever been into dinosaurs.… Read more “Jurassic Park, by Albert W. Vogt III”
