Of all the silly ways of milking a franchise, sticking the word “The” on the front of a classic film title has got to be the silliest. As… Read more “The Predator, 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.
Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, by Albert W. Vogt III
If memory serves correctly, when I saw the first AVP: Alien vs. Predator (2004), I do not recall hating it. To be sure, it is not good. Yet, the most you… Read more “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, by Albert W. Vogt III”
AVP: Alien vs. Predator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Ever since Predator 2 (1990), the devoted fan base to the Predator and Alien franchises have wanted a crossover film where these two races of space monsters battle it out with each other. Why? Because… Read more “AVP: Alien vs. Predator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hocus Pocus 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
This time of year is not my favorite. My apologies to anyone who enjoy the approach of Halloween, but I stopped liking that event when I got too… Read more “Hocus Pocus 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predators, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Predator franchise is the one set of movies where I feel it is okay to do them out of order. After the first two, anyway, there really is not… Read more “Predators, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Predator 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Get ready for another slog through a motion picture franchise! Since I have already reviewed the original Predator (1987), a cinematic masterpiece of the highest order (and I mean… Read more “Predator 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
PCU, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I began expanding The Legionnaire to include all movies, not just new releases, many of my favorite films of all time were addressed early on in this process. There… Read more “PCU, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, by Albert W. Vogt III
For a complete rendering of why I love Legally Blonde (2001), please read my review of it. In short, my appreciation revolves around the character of Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon). Perhaps… Read more “Legally Blonde 2: Red, White & Blonde, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Perfect Score, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I was in high school, I prepared for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) by reading a book called Up Your Score: The Underground Guide to the SAT. I… Read more “The Perfect Score, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Midnight in Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III
Occasionally, a film comes along that captures your imagination. Midnight in Paris (2011) is one such film. My only regret is that I did not see it sooner, and I… Read more “Midnight in Paris, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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