When it comes to writing these reviews, I often try to connect something I see in the movie to one of my varied life experiences. In the forty-three… Read more “Stand By Me, 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.
Taken, by Albert W. Vogt III
My mind has come up with several different ways of beginning this review of Taken (2008). I have found memories of seeing it when it came out in a drive-in… Read more “Taken, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Absolutely Anything, by Albert W. Vogt III
For a Catholic film reviewer, most movies are a shot in the dark. What I mean by that is that a lot of the time I have to… Read more “Absolutely Anything, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Game Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is funny the pathways that can lead you to certain movies. I have seen Game Night (2018). I believe I may have seen it in the theater, although Amazon Prime… Read more “Game Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Flash, by Cameron J. Czaja
Just like my viewing experience for Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (2022), a film that I reviewed April last year on The Legionnaire, The Flash is another another that I got… Read more “The Flash, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Die Hart, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I told my partner for my podcast, Down & Out Reviews, to watch Top Secret! (1984). For some reason, he came back with the request that I watch Die Hart. My first… Read more “Die Hart, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Before We Go, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
