While I’m writing this review, there are two major seasons happening. The most important one is Easter, which will continue until Pentecost, and the other, which just… Read more “Eephus, by Cameron J. Czaja”
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.
For the Love of the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III
In baseball, a good hitter is a player that fails seventy percent of the time. For every ten appearances at the plate, they will hit the ball safely… Read more “For the Love of the Game, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Heathers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I was born in the 1980s, I cannot say that I am a keen student of films of that era. I did not see The Breakfast Club (1985) until… Read more “Heathers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shadow Force, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though it may seem a strange thing to brag about, one thing I am proud to be known by is my Faith. If there is a feature about… Read more “Shadow Force, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Conclave Review*
The title of this review of Conclave (2024) is not meant to be a nod to the more recently released Thunderbolts*. The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) used the asterisk to denote… Read more “A Conclave Review*”
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, by Albert W. Vogt III
The latest in the Eddie Murphy tour of his oldest hits is Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024). Why was it not titled Beverly Hills Cop IV? I have no idea. At least… Read more “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Journey of Natty Gann, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
The Legionnaire 