For the record, by Catholic calculations, not even the beginning of Advent is the actual start of the Christmas season. The holiday was, and is, to mark the… Read more “The Naughty Nine, 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.
Searching for Bobby Fischer, by Albert W. Vogt III
While waiting in line for Confession this morning, I played chess. Before you go accusing me of irreverence, please know that in addition to going to Reconciliation once… Read more “Searching for Bobby Fischer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Moana 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you have kept up with the reviews here on The Legionnaire, you will know of my aversion to musicals. Moana 2 is yet another entry in my most detested… Read more “Moana 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Still Alice, by Albert W. Vogt III
Still Alice (2014) was picked because, based on the brief plot summary I read, I figured it could speak to the Catholic Church’s pro-life views. They are rightly tied… Read more “Still Alice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Notorious, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you have a tough day, a good movie can help. Prayer is the preferred route, and God is present to us at all times. Communicating with God is… Read more “Notorious, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Road to Wellville, by Albert W. Vogt III
It took me a while to find The Road to Wellville (1994) on Amazon Prime. Its description talked about Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (Anthony Hopkins) and his Battle Creek Sanitarium… Read more “The Road to Wellville, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wicked, by Diane M. Blenke
I have been a fan of Wicked, the musical, since 2005. I was exposed to the soundtrack and it instantly became a mainstay in my compact disc (CD)… Read more “Wicked, by Diane M. Blenke”
Popeye, by Albert W. Vogt III
What makes a live-action version of a cartoon good? If it is fidelity to the spirit of the original, then Popeye (1980) might be the best version of any attempt… Read more “Popeye, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wimbledon, by Albert W. Vogt III
Most people turn their nose up at the sport of tennis. I have no idea how they feel about a movie on the subject. I say partially this because… Read more “Wimbledon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gladiator II, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you are familiar with the first Gladiator (2000) and you are like me, you find yourself getting to the climactic point when Maximus Decimus Meridius (Russell Crowe) is… Read more “Gladiator II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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