Do you want to know how big of a Star Wars nerd I am? The only reason I bought a ticket for Monsters, Inc. (2001) when it came out in theaters was… Read more “Monsters, Inc., 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.
We’re the Millers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Welcome to another edition of Albert wrestling with a film with adult content, but some genuinely good moments. Today’s example is We’re the Millers (2013). It is a film that I… Read more “We’re the Millers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Fundamentals of Caring, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may be coming time to move on from the “Feel Good Movies” category on Netflix. This was the conclusion I came to as I scrolled through the… Read more “The Fundamentals of Caring, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Yes Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the reasons I had yet to see Yes Day (2021) is because I could not think of how it would be much different than Yes Man (2008). There are some… Read more “Yes Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mixtape, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some movies invite comparisons. Recently, I saw Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret in the theater. In my review, I noted some interesting moments, but overall frustration with an unfulfilled… Read more “Mixtape, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sound of Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III
When dealing with a movie as powerful as Sound of Freedom (2022), one does not make the typical jokes as I attempt at the outset of these reviews. At its… Read more “Sound of Freedom, by Albert W. Vogt III”
New in Town, by Albert W. Vogt III
I was born in a small town outside of Chicago, Illinois, or at least it was small when I came into the world. In many respects, it is… Read more “New in Town, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Paths of Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are not many good movies made about World War I. There are those out there who barely know of the conflict’s existence, much less what took place… Read more “Paths of Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Good Sam, by Albert W. Vogt III
Today, I saw Transformers: Rise of the Beasts. This should give you a good window as to how things work here at The Legionnaire. When I returned home from that particular… Read more “Good Sam, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Carrie Pilby, by Albert W. Vogt III
Where to begin with Carrie Pilby (2016). If nothing else, I think I may never watch any film outside of the “Feel Good Movies” category on Netflix. … Read more “Carrie Pilby, by Albert W. Vogt III”
