The subject of marriage for convenience in classic cinema has been well-documented in reviews of films from Hollywood’s Golden Age here on The Legionnaire. The Doctor Takes a Wife (1940)… Read more “The Doctor Takes a Wife, 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.
First Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III
One label I could never give myself is Arthurian expert. I know the basics. Like any nerd, I have heard of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round… Read more “First Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Woman of the Hour, by Albert W. Vogt III
Movies about serial killers are not my usual choice. There are those that will seek out a psychological thriller, but not this Catholic. However, Woman of the Hour (2023) is directed… Read more “Woman of the Hour, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Infiltrator, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the passages of the Catechism of the Catholic Church that has had a large impact on me explicitly states that “The end does not justify the means.” That… Read more “The Infiltrator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the calendar passes October 31st, American culture and society seems to immediately forget about Halloween and enter straight into Christmas. If you are a practicing Catholic like… Read more “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Second Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The title Second Honeymoon (1937) is misleading. The titular term refers to a married couple having a romantic interlude at a later point in their relationship, the idea being to… Read more “Second Honeymoon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Three Blind Mice, by Albert W. Vogt III
Many of the classic films I have seen of late star Loretta Young. She is of particular note for The Legionnaire because she was a practicing Catholic. I discovered this by… Read more “Three Blind Mice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Upgrade, by Albert W. Vogt III
My preference is for movies with happy endings. I have been moved by films with less than cheery conclusions. American Beauty (1999) comes to mind, which features Lester Burnham (Kevin… Read more “Upgrade, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hamlet (1990), by Albert W. Vogt III
For those of you who think that Clueless (1995) is low brow humor, I give you the following. As supposedly ditzy protagonist Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone) is driven home by… Read more “Hamlet (1990), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hundreds of Beavers, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do you get when you combine Looney Tunes style antics with Wes Anderson-esque cinematography, but make it into a black-and white, silent film? You get Hundreds of Beavers (2022). I… Read more “Hundreds of Beavers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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