Usually whenever young adult book series are published and are very popular, there’s a film adaptation of it in the works released not long after it comes… Read more “Artemis Fowl, 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.
The Natural, by Albert W. Vogt III
Typically when a baseball season is about to start I watch The Natural (1984). When March rolls around and teams enter Spring Training is when I watch… Read more “The Natural, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Grapes of Wrath, by Albert W. Vogt III
The Grapes of Wrath (1940) is the oldest movie yet reviewed for The Legionnaire. It is part of a collection of movies I own for a course… Read more “The Grapes of Wrath, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ocean’s 8, by Albert W. Vogt III
At this point, I am just going through the movies I own digitally. When I am able to go back to the movie theater, I will go.… Read more “Ocean’s 8, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Legally Blonde, by Albert W. Vogt III
Throughout a recent rewatching of Legally Blonde (2001), I kept trying to think of the perfect word to describe Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon), the main character of… Read more “Legally Blonde, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Avatar, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first saw Avatar (2009), I was struck by the experience, and I mean that word precisely. It is kind of a dumb movie and a derivative plot, basically… Read more “Avatar, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bulletproof Monk, by Albert W. Vogt III
Here is one that comes from a very different time in my past. Shortly after I graduated with my Bachelor’s degree, and thinking there was no way… Read more “Bulletproof Monk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Forrest Gump, by Albert W. Vogt III
Yesterday I reviewed Finding Forrester (2000), so today I thought why not review another movie with the word “forrest” in it? So here we go with Forrest… Read more “Forrest Gump, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Finding Forrester, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been a while since I have reviewed a movie that did not feature superheroes, a heist, or spaceships. Thus I give you Finding Forrester (2000),… Read more “Finding Forrester, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Logan Lucky, by Albert W. Vogt III
A little over a year ago I attended the wedding of one of my best friend’s, which took place in Ohio. After discharging my duties as best… Read more “Logan Lucky, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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