There are many lessons a practicing Catholic can take away from a sport like baseball. For example, there is a play in the sport known as a “sacrifice.” It… Read more “Major League, 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.
The Three Musketeers, Part 1: D’Artagnan, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I reviewed The Three Musketeers (1993), I commented on the confusion of the title. I almost began my discussion of the latest cinematic version of Alexandre Dumas’ classic swashbuckling… Read more “The Three Musketeers, Part 1: D’Artagnan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Dog Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
For months, I have been seeing trailers for Dog Man nearly every time I went to the theater. That should not be surprising, but it was my reaction I am… Read more “Dog Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman & Robin, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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