If there is another movie about minor league hockey other than Slap Shot (1977), other than its sequels, then I am unaware of it. Based on the… Read more “Slap Shot, 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 Lazarus Project, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I looked up The Lazarus Project (2008) on Wikipedia, I had to chuckle. One of the subheadings on the film’s page is listed as “Themes.” If… Read more “The Lazarus Project, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Just Before I Go, by Albert W. Vogt III
You just never know about people. This fact is a major reason why God tells us not to judge people. In Matthew 7:1-6, Jesus clearly tells us… Read more “Just Before I Go, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hot Pursuit (2015), by Albert W. Vogt III
It figures that there are other movies called Hot Pursuit (2015). I have no idea what the others are like. The only reason I know about this… Read more “Hot Pursuit (2015), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Trench, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you pay attention to the news at all, you might have heard something the vice president of the United States, J. D. Vance, refer to as… Read more “The Trench, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Nothing but Trouble (1944), by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first films I reviewed for The Legionnaire was Stan & Ollie (2018). This was back when I would only put out one post a… Read more “Nothing but Trouble (1944), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Black Sheep, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whenever I need to be reminded of how dumb I was when I was young, I re-read 1 Corinthian 13:11: “When I was a child, I used… Read more “Black Sheep, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Breaker Upperers, by Albert W. Vogt III
That is a weird title, right? The Breaker Upperers (2018) is a comedy set in New Zealand, which is a familiar yet strange place in and of… Read more “The Breaker Upperers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Too Young the Hero, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is good to have a heart for service. What is less predictable is how the world will react to one’s decision to dedicate your life to… Read more “Too Young the Hero, by Albert W. Vogt III”
In Harm’s Way (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III
Today’s film, In Harm’s Way (2017), is a tricky one, but not for anything having to do with the actual story. Instead, its complexity pertains to that… Read more “In Harm’s Way (2017), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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