In typical fashion for The Legionnaire, I reviewed the last film in the Harry Potter series first. Continuing that trend, I will probably end up releasing one for each… Read more “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, 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.
Jackass Forever, by Cameron J. Czaja
Hi my name is Cameron J. Czaja and welcome to The Legionnaire. In this review I will be talking the latest installment in the Jackass film series, Jackass Forever, hence why… Read more “Jackass Forever, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Moonfall, by Albert W. Vogt III
Between Moonfall and Jackass Forever, I am not sure which one of us got the short end of the stick this past weekend. Probably Cameron. I cannot tell you how delighted I… Read more “Moonfall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shaun of the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before there was The Walking Dead (2010-present), or even a Zombieland (2009), there was Shaun of the Dead (2004). It premiered in an era when zombie films and television shows still took the notion… Read more “Shaun of the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The World’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III
With my birthday last weekend conveniently falling on a Friday, I thought it would be nice if I shared on The Legionnaire’s various social media platforms my top… Read more “The World’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bottle Rocket, by Albert W. Vogt III
Finally, I have come to the end of the Wes Anderson movie catalog. By coming to the end, I have also come to the beginning. Today’s film is his… Read more “Bottle Rocket, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, by Albert W. Vogt III
If there is a better example of a movie you see one way as a kid, and another as an adult, than Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971),… Read more “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Isle of Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am writing this review on my birthday. I know, what a nerd. One of the joys of a birthday, if not being productive, is getting love and support… Read more “Isle of Dogs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have been following along with these reviews of Wes Anderson films, you will note a few repeated themes. For this Catholic, the most troubling of these… Read more “Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III
The old man I live with is not a fan of Wes Anderson. Perhaps that is unfair. It is difficult to pin down what the guy likes and dislikes… Read more “The Darjeeling Limited, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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