Before getting into this review in earnest, I should be charitable myself. I wanted to start by saying that I am getting old. No longer do I go to… Read more “Ticket to Paradise, 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.
Black Adam, by Cameron J. Czaja
When it comes to superhero films in Hollywood, Marvel has built an empire of films known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The only major competition that… Read more “Black Adam, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Dinner for Schmucks, by Albert W. Vogt III
Does watching two Paul Rudd films back-to-back constitute a Paul Rudd kick? Do such labels matter? At any rate, recently I watched I Love You, Man (2009). My next choice was Dinner for… Read more “Dinner for Schmucks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shaolin Soccer, by Albert W. Vogt III
My nostalgia strikes me in different ways at different times. Gosh, that makes nostalgia sound like a medical condition. Actually, in some way it can be something that you… Read more “Shaolin Soccer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mr. & Mrs. Smith, by Albert W. Vogt III
Do you remember when Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt got together? I do not mean being in the same film with each other, though I am talking about Mr.… Read more “Mr. & Mrs. Smith, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I Love You, Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the promises I made to myself when I started The Legionnaire is that I would not review pornography. I almost broke that promise. I had been seeing Blonde pop up on… Read more “I Love You, Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dances with Wolves, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when I swear I put Dances with Wolves (1990) on the television in the middle of the day, fell asleep shortly after it began, awoke… Read more “Dances with Wolves, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Knight’s Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I reviewed Hocus Pocus 2. Typically, this would have been something I avoided had it not been for a slow weekend at the cinema. In either case, it was… Read more “A Knight’s Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rosaline, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a movie coming out at the end of this month called Prey for the Devil. It has been a part of the trailer package for the majority… Read more “Rosaline, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gremlins 2: The New Batch, by Albert W. Vogt III
I seem to be reviewing a lot of sequels lately. They can be tricky to do because as follow ups to usually more popular originals, it is difficult… Read more “Gremlins 2: The New Batch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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