With the current state of world affairs, I was in the mood for something less complicated. Where does one turn for such fare? Naturally, the likely source is Disney. The… Read more “The Journey of Natty Gann, 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.
Saturday Night, by Albert W. Vogt III
Whatever it is you think of Saturday Night Live (1975-present), it cannot be denied that it has become an institution of American culture. Actually, “institution” is an apt word for… Read more “Saturday Night, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fargo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Fargo (1996) is, in many respects, the reason I started The Legionnaire. When it was released, it garnered critical and popular attention, nominated for six Academy Awards (winning two) and… Read more “Fargo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Home Team, by Albert W. Vogt III
One could make the argument that every Catholic should be a fan of the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). Their team’s name is an… Read more “Home Team, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Thunderbolts*, by Albert W. Vogt III
Something I have not said about a Marvel movie in some time is that it is good, or that I enjoyed it. It is a shame, too, because… Read more “Thunderbolts*, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Rez Ball, by Albert W. Vogt III
In case you are confused by a title like Rez Ball (2024), the two words are abbreviations. The second is basketball. The first is reservation, as in the land set aside… Read more “Rez Ball, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Party Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III
After reviewing over 1,500 films for The Legionnaire, it is difficult to come up with superlatives for what I view. When you are repeatedly saying this is the best… Read more “Party Girl, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hoosiers, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Gene Hackman recently passed away, the first film I thought of was Hoosiers (1986). Indeed, I am a little surprised at myself for not having already reviewed it. It is… Read more “Hoosiers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
True Lies, by Albert W. Vogt III
It is getting to the point with the number of films I have reviewed for The Legionnaire that I am forgetting which ones have already been covered. For instance, had… Read more “True Lies, by Albert W. Vogt III”
WarGames, by Albert W. Vogt III
With culture and society going in the direction that it is, there are Catholic friends of mine that want to retreat to the wilderness. I cannot say that… Read more “WarGames, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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