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”
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.
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”
The King of Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Holy Week poses a challenge for me vis-à-vis posting a review of a new release for The Legionnaire, especially since I switched to Friday premiers. To do so, I started going… Read more “The King of Kings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Good Friday Message 2025, by Albert W. Vogt III
As is our custom here at The Legionnaire, we encourage you to check out Cameron’s review of The Passion of the Christ(2004), which is highlighted every year on Good… Read more “A Good Friday Message 2025, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Life List, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever felt like you are simply going through life without any direction? While this is not a feeling that is the soul purview of Christians, I… Read more “The Life List, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was a cold day in Chicago, the biggest city in the Land of Lincoln, when I first noticed Seth Grahame-Smith’s historically based novel, Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter (2010). It… Read more “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III
In many respects, Premonition (2007) is a lot of what I rail against in film. It is listed most places as a psychological thriller, but it has enough of a… Read more “Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Wedding Date, by Albert W. Vogt III
If everyone were honest all the time, then there would be no such thing as romantic comedies. This is yet another factor in this subgenre’s predictability. Part of the… Read more “The Wedding Date, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wedding Season, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I watch movies, I take notes. What I am looking for are moments that will guide how I approach my review as a practicing Catholic. As such, not… Read more “Wedding Season, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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