Much like the movie Capone that I reviewed a couple months ago, Force of Nature was another film that was supposed to go to theaters but went straight to video on… Read more “Force of Nature, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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.
Swiss Family Robinson, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the first cable channels I became familiar with as a child was the Disney Channel. While I could recall reruns of the original The Mickey… Read more “Swiss Family Robinson, by Albert W. Vogt III”
V for Vendetta, by Albert W. Vogt III
Did you know that Guy Fawkes was a Catholic? You would not know that based on the 2005 film V for Vendetta, though it was a crucial part of… Read more “V for Vendetta, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Soul Surfer, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently I watched Kickboxer (1989) and was going to review it. However, that movie is too ridiculous for words. So why did I view it? I have… Read more “Soul Surfer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Nightingale, by Cameron J. Czaja
Before I started writing for The Legionnaire, the last film that I saw in the movie theater was a small Australian film called The Nightingale. Even though I was… Read more “The Nightingale, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Starship Troopers, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when even I was young and stupid. We will set the way-back machine to 1997, the year I graduated high school. Late that Summer, after… Read more “Starship Troopers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Bridge Too Far, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a film (a personal favorite of mine) called PCU (1994) that I have been wanting to rewatch for some time. The hold up lies in… Read more “A Bridge Too Far, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Parasite, by Albert W. Vogt III
I have been thinking about Parasite (2019) for some time. I began hearing about this Korean film that had been gaining attention from various quarters. Curiosity piqued,… Read more “Parasite, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is one life worth? That is the question at the heart of Saving Private Ryan (1998). But if that is too esoteric for you, watch it… Read more “Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ready or Not, by Cameron J. Czaja
Whenever we hear the words “ready or not here I come,” we usually think of fond childhood memories of playing hide and seek. That isn’t the case… Read more “Ready or Not, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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