Given my penchant for not leaving an entire film franchise un-reviewed, it was inevitable that I would get around to Hot Shots! Part Deux (1993). Lucky (perhaps?) for you, right… Read more “Hot Shots! Part Deux, 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.
Hot Shots!, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the most repeated phrases when talking about comedies here on The Legionnaire is how difficult it is to do them justice, particularly from a Catholic perspective. Yet, while… Read more “Hot Shots!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Daredevil, by Albert W. Vogt III
Among the literal universe of Marvel characters (using their terms), there is one superhero that stands out as an avowed Catholic: Daredevil (2003). Unfortunately, the film dedicated to Matt Murdock’s… Read more “Daredevil, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Deadpool & Wolverine, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is the difference between being blasphemous and outright blasphemy? For a Catholic film reviewer, that is a heckuva way to begin discussing any film. Yet, if you saw… Read more “Deadpool & Wolverine, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
Disney does a lot of things well, but presenting history is not one of them. You can find the majority of their egregious errors when they address the… Read more “Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Burn After Reading, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I look for when watching films to review for The Legionnaire is some kind of lesson that, even if it does not directly invoke the… Read more “Burn After Reading, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Benchwarmers, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you are pressed for time at the end of the day and you still have yet to write a review, you watch The Benchwarmers (2006). You do this if… Read more “The Benchwarmers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Greatest Hits, by Diane M. Blenke
I’ve mentioned it before, and I’ll say it again: I am always in the mood for a good timeline-jumping movie. I came upon The Greatest Hits while randomly browsing… Read more “The Greatest Hits, by Diane M. Blenke”
The Mirror Crack’d, by Diane M. Blenke
The Mirror Crack’d (1980) is another film adaptation of an Agatha Christie novel, and it features a loaded cast of classic stars, like Elizabeth Taylor (Marina Greg), Rock… Read more “The Mirror Crack’d, by Diane M. Blenke”
The Last Letter from Your Lover, by Diane M. Blenke
When I first heard about The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021), based on the book of the same name, I eagerly anticipated watching it. The premise, which involves… Read more “The Last Letter from Your Lover, by Diane M. Blenke”
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