Before writing this review of Eat, Pray, Love (2010), I read what some other Catholic thinkers had to say about the film. As will hopefully become apparent from the rest… Read more “Eat, Pray, Love, 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.
Aladdin (1992), by Albert W. Vogt III
For a notorious Disney curmudgeon like myself, I was surprised to enjoy one small aspect of Aladdin (1992). I cannot emphasize enough how limited is what I liked about it,… Read more “Aladdin (1992), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Three Musketeers (1993), by Albert W. Vogt III
Prepare yourself for an overly complicated review of The Three Musketeers (1993). Then again, those of you who are familiar with my work here on The Legionnaire will be used to me… Read more “The Three Musketeers (1993), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Muppet Caper, by Albert W. Vogt III
With some exceptions, I would take any Muppet movie over a Disney animated feature. The comparisons are inviting. The characters created by Jim Henson were among the first to… Read more “The Great Muppet Caper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Creator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Going into to The Creator, I had a few thoughts. First, I was thankful it was out this weekend. The other two films premiering were ones that I saw too… Read more “The Creator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Aristocats, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you are pressed for time and you review movies, never underestimate classic Disney animated films. At the same time, I have done many of them. When you think… Read more “The Aristocats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shallow Hal, by Albert W. Vogt III
Name an emotion, and I probably experienced it while watching Shallow Hal (2001). There are also a wide range of directions in which I would like to take this review,… Read more “Shallow Hal, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Love at First Sight, by Albert W. Vogt III
One common mishap that befalls people and their smartphones is dropping them, leading to the glass screens cracking. This is something I pride myself on never letting happen… Read more “Love at First Sight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cars 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
There does not appear to be any connection between Cars 2 (2011) and Cars 3 (2017) other than them being separate entries in the same trilogy. I cannot say that I blame… Read more “Cars 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cars 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
The one thing I will give credit to the original Cars (2006) for is its simplicity. Since the Mouse insisted on the insanity of an Earth where motor vehicles are… Read more “Cars 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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