When I first say the trailer for Violent Night, I thought it was a joke. With my mouth slightly agape for a few seconds afterwards, I seriously believed that… Read more “Violent Night, 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.
Interstellar, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are movies that I frankly do not understand. There was also a time in my life when that would have aggravated me. One of the benefits of growing… Read more “Interstellar, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Baby Mama, by Albert W. Vogt III
My love of Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) is well documented. If you are new to The Legionnaire, now you know. It is because of the dear place that show holds in my… Read more “Baby Mama, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before you go thinking that I am getting soft on Disney, let me offer to you some valid reasons for watching Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Foremost, it… Read more “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, by Albert W. Vogt III
If The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is not a movie, then I am not sure what else to call it. Granted, at only forty minutes in run time,… Read more “The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Devotion, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever there is a new animated movie out, the first people I turn to are my nieces. Call me crazy, but I do not want to be that… Read more “Devotion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you pay attention to such things, you might notice that Disney often puts out sequels to its so-called animated classics. They rarely get much press or are… Read more “Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Strange World, by Albert W. Vogt III
The de facto chorus in “America” (1968) by Simon and Garfunkel talks of going to look for the title country. It is about two people, boyfriend and girlfriend… Read more “Strange World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Murder Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is never any reason to watch an Adam Sandler movie, and I am including any of his so-called “classics.” Perhaps I am being uncharitable. Yet, outside of 50 First… Read more “Murder Mystery, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wing Commander, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, some old and dear married friends of mine asked me to come north to watch their dog as they go on what they call a “baby… Read more “Wing Commander, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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