One of the often-repeated sports debates, no matter which one you choose, is who is the greatest of all time in a chosen profession. For me, they are… Read more “Ali, 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.
Jungle Cruise, by Albert W. Vogt III
My memory is failing me. As I begin this review of Jungle Cruise, I am trying to think of other movies that are based on popular amusement park rides. The… Read more “Jungle Cruise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fist Fight, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a famous saying from George Bernard Shaw that goes, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach.” No offense to the British writer and thinker, but… Read more “Fist Fight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tears of the Sun, by Albert W. Vogt III
At the end of Tears of the Sun (2003), there is a quote that is falsely attributed to Edmund Burke. It reads, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of… Read more “Tears of the Sun, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Army of the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III
Zack Snyder is a hack. If you have not gathered that this is my opinion of his work from reading my reviews of his dumb Justice League films, then let… Read more “Army of the Dead, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III
Please let me know in the comments below, or on social media, if I have mentioned before the fact that I used to be a Civil War… Read more “Glory, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Manchurian Candidate (1962), by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first put on The Manchurian Candidate (1962), the old man I live with commented that I appeared to be on an “overthrow the government” kick. I replied to… Read more “The Manchurian Candidate (1962), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Snakes Eyes: G. I. Joe Origins, by Albert W. Vogt III
Call me pleasantly surprised. As I had zero intentions of seeing M. Knight Shyamalan’s Old, I resigned myself to what I assumed would be an eye-roll fest with Snake Eyes:… Read more “Snakes Eyes: G. I. Joe Origins, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Luca, by Cameron J. Czaja
With movie theaters slowly reopening across the globe, my trips to the cinema have slowly increased significantly in the past few months. In fact, just the other… Read more “Luca, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Seven Days in May, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have passed the 500th post mark for The Legionnaire, I decided to go back to reviewing movies submitted by you, my loyal fans. If you are reading… Read more “Seven Days in May, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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