Please do not let the first line uttered in Fatherhood be an indication of the quality of the film. Those opening words are, “This sucks.” We will get into what is… Read more “Fatherhood, 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.
Amistad, by Albert W. Vogt III
History provides Hollywood with stories ripe for the silver screen. Many of them have been reviewed by The Legionnaire. I started this blog with intention of giving a Catholic perspective… Read more “Amistad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Mitchells vs the Machines, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are so many films out there today, and there does not appear to be any slowdown in their production. When motion pictures were first created, there was… Read more “The Mitchells vs the Machines, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Unbroken, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am drawn to stories of survival. It is even more of a bonus if I know that the main character in such tales is Catholic, like Louis… Read more “Unbroken, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fury, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first saw Fury in 2014 when it came to theaters, I did not like it. I wish I could remember why. I re-watched it recently and did not have… Read more “Fury, by Albert W. Vogt III”
An American Werewolf in London, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to horror films, if I must watch them, I prefer older ones. It is a complaint of all genres in the modern era, but the… Read more “An American Werewolf in London, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III
We have almost reached the end of the run of movies that were supposed to come out during the height of the lockdown. What is left? The only one… Read more “Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III
It should be pointed out that the person who suggested Street Fighter (1994) had requested Casablanca (1942). When I pointed out that I recently reviewed the latter, he switched to the former. This… Read more “Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Muppet Treasure Island, by Albert W. Vogt III
During a recent episode of Down and Out Reviews, a podcast I do with a friend of mine (and you can find it on Spotify), we briefly touched… Read more “Muppet Treasure Island, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
The title of Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) may be a little misleading. The events depicted in this strangely still funny film did not actually happen. ESPN the Ocho is… Read more “Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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