Today, I took another step towards seeing every Cary Grant film. I would have viewed The Talk of the Town (1942) sooner, but I had yet to… Read more “The Talk of the Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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.
Identity Thief, by Albert W. Vogt III
Love heals. Though I do not wish to be stereotypical, one can often find that those who run afoul of the law or participate in some other… Read more “Identity Thief, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Waldo Pepper, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my ever present (at least in the back of my mind) effort to see more films made in the 1970s, today I chose The Great Waldo… Read more “The Great Waldo Pepper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, by Albert W. Vogt III
As usual, I will be fracking for Catholic content in a film, this time with The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004). Like its predecessor, there is… Read more “The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, by Albert W. Vogt III
The same person who gave us the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy in the Marvel Franchise, some of the stronger titles of that series, is also responsible… Read more “Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III
When there is a popular film, or franchise, that I have yet to address for The Legionnaire, I try to keep it in mind while searching for… Read more “The Princess Diaries, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Supergirl (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III
The character known as Superman (2025), or Clark Kent (David Corenswet) if you prefer the alter ego the Kryptonian superhero Kal-El uses on Earth, is arguably one… Read more “Supergirl (2026), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Trouble with the Curve, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to baseball films, an oft used phrase by this Catholic reviewer is the reminder that the most successful hitters in the game fail around… Read more “Trouble with the Curve, by Albert W. Vogt III”
High Plains Drifter, by Albert W. Vogt III
Occasionally, while scrolling through films on streaming services, I tell myself that I need to watch more movies from the 1970s. The decade is considered kind of… Read more “High Plains Drifter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Scooby-Doo, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was a child, Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (1969-1970, 1978) was as popular as any other animated series. Though it was off the air before I… Read more “Scooby-Doo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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