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”
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.
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”
The Magnificent Seven (2016), by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes you have to fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. Though it may not seem like it, that is what Jesus did for all of us,… Read more “The Magnificent Seven (2016), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last Monday, Pope Francis passed away. Over the course of his twelve-year pontificate, there were moments I felt proud that he was my pope, and others when I… Read more “The Legend of Ochi, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dazed and Confused, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the more appropriate titles in cinematic history is Dazed and Confused (1993). Those words arguably say it all because they describe the state you need to be in… Read more “Dazed and Confused, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Couples Retreat, by Albert W. Vogt III
I could cite any number of reasons pertaining to the current state of affairs as to why I went for something uncomplicated for today’s review of Couples Retreat (2009). Then… Read more “Couples Retreat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Bull Durham, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first love when it came to my nascent baseball career was pitching. I dare say that some of my biggest developmental moments came while on the mound. While… Read more “Bull Durham, by Albert W. Vogt III”
I, Robot, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a historian, one aspect of historically based movies I pay attention to is the caveat at the beginning, which usually says something to the effect that… Read more “I, Robot, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Look Both Ways, by Albert W. Vogt III
I watch too many romantic comedies. At the same time, what is the alternative? Much of what I view depends on my mood. I never feel the need to subject… Read more “Look Both Ways, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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