I do not often give Hollywood credit for getting much of anything right, particularly in matters most near and dear to my heart. Of course, the most important… Read more “Father Stu, 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.
The Lion King (1994), by Albert W. Vogt III
Man, you would have thought Disney smeared poop on celluloid and sent it out to theaters for its loyal public to view when it released in 2019… Read more “The Lion King (1994), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am fascinated by tales of survival. The viewing public is, too, since there have been many television shows featuring individuals (not counting the camera crew) placed in… Read more “Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, by Cameron J. Czaja
Unlike the previous movies that I’ve reviewed for The Legionnaire, this one is a bit different because Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the first movie that I’m covering… Read more “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, by Cameron J. Czaja”
40 Days and 40 Nights, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a movie that has brief Catholic elements in it, sometimes troubling ones, but is unintentionally a great lesson for the faithful. It is 40 Days and 40… Read more “40 Days and 40 Nights, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Shining, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not all of Stanley Kubrick’s films are as bad as A Clockwork Orange (1971), or as taboo as Lolita (1962). The majority of them are, though, twisted. Even in movies as seemingly innocuous… Read more “The Shining, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ambulance, by Albert W. Vogt III
Michael Bay. I can write the name, and if you are in the know about such things, there is one word that will come to mind: explosions. And more… Read more “Ambulance, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my review of Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009), I discussed how I had no intention of seeing it. Basically, I saw it on Disney+, shrugged… Read more “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, by Albert W. Vogt III
I had no desire to see Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009). The original Night at the Museum (2006), was fine. Set at the American Museum of Natural History, it… Read more “Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Black Hole, by Albert W. Vogt III
What a disaster. I have vague recollections of seeing The Black Hole (1979) way back when Disney first launched its cable channel. As might be obvious, my child brain did not… Read more “The Black Hole, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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