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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.

    Jurassic World Rebirth, by Albert W. Vogt III

    You have already seen Jurassic World Rebirth.  It is the seventh film in a franchise about these ancient birds or lizards or monsters, or whatever you want to call… Read more “Jurassic World Rebirth, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 4, 2025July 3, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    F1: The Movie, by Cameron J. Czaja

    Have you ever noticed how there’s always something for everyone when it comes to certain interests? For example, if you like wrestling but can’t stand the theatrics… Read more “F1: The Movie, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    July 3, 2025July 2, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Dead Don’t Die, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to horror films, if I must watch one, I will usually choose a zombie flick.  Nonetheless, they do present a certain moral quandary for a… Read more “The Dead Don’t Die, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 2, 2025June 21, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Trading Places, by Albert W. Vogt III

    During the opening credits of Trading Places (1983), you see a great contrast between poverty and wealth in the Philadelphia of the early 1980s.  It could be anywhere, but there… Read more “Trading Places, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 1, 2025June 21, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Lost King, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There have been a few references on The Legionnaire of late to the Going Medieval podcast, available from History Hit, to which I have been listening for some time.  While on my… Read more “The Lost King, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 30, 2025June 20, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Deep Cover, by Albert W. Vogt III

    If I were to change my current modus operandi to focusing on movies released on streaming services in addition to the ones that come out in theaters, how much… Read more “Deep Cover, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 29, 2025June 19, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Swing Kids, by Albert W. Vogt III

    With what I am about to tell you in this introduction, I will remove any specific reference to places and times.  Then again, if you already know Swing Kids (1993),… Read more “Swing Kids, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 28, 2025June 19, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Theory of Everything, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Upon reflection, I believe my reason for not seeing The Theory of Everything (2014) when it came out was based on prejudice.  Sadly, most people know Dr. Stephen Hawking (Eddie… Read more “The Theory of Everything, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 27, 2025June 18, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Good Will Hunting, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are few movies with broad name recognition that have not been reviewed by The Legionnaire.  There are two from the American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the 100… Read more “Good Will Hunting, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 26, 2025June 18, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Buffaloed, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are some movies that deal with messy subjects, but should be viewed nonetheless.  By the time I am finished with this review of Buffaloed (2019), you will decide whether… Read more “Buffaloed, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 25, 2025June 17, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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