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”
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 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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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”
A Perfect Pairing, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, it is okay to put on a movie you know will not make you think too hard. Since I did not get good sleep last night, that… Read more “A Perfect Pairing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elio, by Albert W. Vogt III
You are not alone. It is a message Jesus gave to His disciples, it is something I try to remind myself of every day through prayer, and it… Read more “Elio, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Prince of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the easier movies to discuss for a Catholic reviewer is The Prince of Egypt (1998). That statement is not without caveats, however. Personally, it is difficult to get through… Read more “The Prince of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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