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    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.

    Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    It is that time of the year when Disney remembers its animation roots and gives us some kind of cute, cartoon movie.  I try not to pay… Read more “Hoppers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja

    Whether or not you’re a fan of the slasher series Scream, one can’t deny how impactful the franchise has been not only to the sub-genre itself, but… Read more “Scream 7, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    March 5, 2026March 4, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III

    In a couple of the past few times I have been to Confession, the priest has handed me a small prayer card that, on one side, says,… Read more “Lilly, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 4, 2026March 3, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Have you ever had someone tell you, “I can’t make you better?”  It hurts to hear such words, particularly since they are said most often when we… Read more “The Road Within, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 3, 2026March 2, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to made-for-television films, you will not find many of them covered on The Legionnaire.  The one exception would be the Christmas extravaganza I put… Read more “The Lost Battalion, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 2, 2026February 22, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Big Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Because I recently reviewed License to Wed (2007), I already have a frame of reference for Robin Williams playing a priest.  Thus, the fact that he is… Read more “The Big Wedding, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    March 1, 2026February 21, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Magic of Belle Isle, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There is much about the life of a writer that appeals to me.  At the same time, I am also cognizant of the fact that such a… Read more “The Magic of Belle Isle, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 28, 2026February 19, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Flipped, by Albert W. Vogt III

    As the old cliché goes, life is a funny thing.  We can think one way about something today, and later have the opposite opinion.  That sounds like… Read more “Flipped, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 27, 2026February 18, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Father of the Bride (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III

    Of course, there is nothing new in Hollywood.  With stars like Diane Keaton and Steve Martin, I thought Father of the Bride (1991) to be the first… Read more “Father of the Bride (1991), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 26, 2026February 18, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Despite all the cinematic evidence to the contrary, when I think about Jason Statham, what first comes to mind is not all his action films.  Instead, I… Read more “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 25, 2026February 18, 2026 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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