When it comes to making films out of books that so many millions of people love with a passion bordering on mania, it can make for a… Read more “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1, 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.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, by Albert W. Vogt III
With all the struggles Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) experiences in his early on, more kind-hearted fellows like myself might look at his life and want to see… Read more “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Death on the Nile (2022), by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently I re-watched the entirety of the British Broadcasting Corporation’s (BBC) updated version of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s famous detective stories. I am referring, of course, to Sherlock (2010-2017). I cannot… Read more “Death on the Nile (2022), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by Albert W. Vogt III
With Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (2007), we are now on the back nine, if you will excuse the golfing parlance, of the franchise. The concluding events… Read more “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may not come through in my reviews, but I am a huge sports fan. I am also a bit of an athlete. I played many sports as youngster,… Read more “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the reasons why I believe so many people like Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004) is because it marks a departure from the original two. Harry… Read more “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001), only the first four books had been published. It is a good thing for all interested parties that they continued… Read more “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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