One of the least relevant things to quibble about when criticizing a film is its title. Enjoyment is subjective, but what a movie is called does not entirely… Read more “Batman & Robin, 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.
Batman Forever, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a line in the first few minutes of Batman Forever (1995) that reminded me why these movies are a series of eye-rollers for me. Without preamble, Batman (Val… Read more “Batman Forever, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III
To change around a famous saying, nurture trumps nature. As a Catholic, the idea that the care a person receives is somehow more revealing of a person’s character… Read more “Batman Returns, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Brutalist, by Cameron J. Czaja
It’s that time of the year again when I start watching more films from the previous year that have a shot at that golden prize in Hollywood:… Read more “The Brutalist, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Batman, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the more popular films that I have yet to cover for The Legionnaire is Batman (1989). Nowadays, what was once a smash hit that everyone had to see in the… Read more “Batman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Made in Italy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I picture Italy, I see in my mind settings like you will see in Made in Italy (2020), for the most part. What is lacking in the movie that… Read more “Made in Italy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Flight Risk, by Albert W. Vogt III
This weekend, there were two films that I wanted to see, but was not overly excited about either of them. They all looked solid, if not spectacular, and… Read more “Flight Risk, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Back in Action, by Albert W. Vogt III
Often, when something is broken, I will jokingly suggest fixing it by hitting it with a hammer. I have been known to use this line for any issue. Your… Read more “Back in Action, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tag, by Albert W. Vogt III
Many modern comedies rely on suggestive material to compensate for scripts that struggle for laughs. You can blame this on anything you like, some of which I would… Read more “Tag, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III
There are few more disastrous film sets than that on which was staged the shooting of The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996). As for why I picked it, I had… Read more “The Island of Dr. Moreau (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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