If given the choice between Chris Evans action star, or the dramatic actor, I will take the latter. As much as I enjoyed him played Steve Rogers/Captain America… Read more “Before We Go, 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.
Top Secret!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Given my struggles with describing comedies, a good song from Top Secret! (1984) to keep in mind is “How Silly Can You Get.” When it comes to movies of this… Read more “Top Secret!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rango, by Cameron J. Czaja
Even though The Legionnaire has produced hundreds of reviews, this particular one is very special to me because it will be my 100th contribution. To celebrate this personal milestone,… Read more “Rango, by Cameron J. Czaja”
National Security, by Albert W. Vogt III
Why did I watch National Security (2003)? Because, why not? It was short and it was on Netflix. What more do you want? I have a hunch that a lot of times this… Read more “National Security, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cable Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like many people, I have seen most every Jim Carey film. This includes some of his early work, like Once Bitten (1985). I saw it when I was roughly twelve… Read more “Cable Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, by Albert W. Vogt III
Yesterday, I watched Carrie Pilby (2016). My thoughts on that one will not be published for a couple of weeks. In the meantime, just know that it is a lovely movie. It… Read more “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Tourist’s Guide to Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not to beat that dead horse, but now that I am done with the American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the 100 greatest American films of all… Read more “A Tourist’s Guide to Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Murder Mystery 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
My niece, who is also my goddaughter, loves the original Murder Mystery (2019), as well as its relatively new to Netflix sequel, Murder Mystery 2. She is also really into Avatar (2009) and Avatar:… Read more “Murder Mystery 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Phone Booth, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have completed the American Film Institute’s 100 Greatest American Films of All Time list, for the most part, I think I will turn my… Read more “Phone Booth, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tár, by Cameron J. Czaja
One epiphany that I had recently after re-watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is that Cate Blanchett is an amazing actress and one of the greatest… Read more “Tár, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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