I have never been much of a Thor guy, not in the comic books anyway. By the way, this opinion has nothing to do with my Faith.… Read more “Thor, 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 Incredible Hulk, by Cameron J. Czaja
Like most of you who also saw The Incredible Hulk back in 2008, I was confused by the premise of this film. Was it a continuation of the film… Read more “The Incredible Hulk, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Iron Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
I guess it was with Iron Man 2 (2010) that we really begin to see the growth of the the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Still, no Infinity… Read more “Iron Man 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Iron Man, by Cameron J. Czaja
It’s hard to imagine that the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU for short) is only twelve years old and yet it feels like it’s been a part of… Read more “Iron Man, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Captain America: The First Avenger
Captain America is my favorite superhero from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Of all the characters that inhabit this long series of films, from Captain America: The… Read more “Captain America: The First Avenger”
Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III
Okay, this one is a little bit of a passion review for me. In many of the films I have written about thus far, I critiqued the… Read more “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Albert W. Vogt III
If nothing else, there is a nice reminder for these troubling times printed in large, comforting letters on the back of the book-within-the-book that lends its title… Read more “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Miracle, by Albert W. Vogt III
I miss hockey. I miss all sports in general, actually. In fact, a huge boost for me personally in feeling normal again after this COVID-19 business will… Read more “Miracle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lorax, by Cameron J. Czaja
For a while now I was indecisive on what movie I should review next for The Legionnaire. Then I realized that Earth Day was approaching soon, so I… Read more “The Lorax, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently I mentioned that I watch The Blues Brothers (1980) whenever I am dealing with a bout of Chicago nostalgia. Another great movie for getting your Windy… Read more “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, by Albert W. Vogt III”
