The Watchers is probably not a movie I would typically have gone to see in the theaters. Maybe I would have watched it at home eventually, but Albert… Read more “The Watchers, by Diane M. Blenke”
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.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die, by Cameron J. Czaja
After taking a brief and unintentional hiatus, I have returned to The Legionnaire hoping to review films on a more regular basis. My reason for my absence is a… Read more “Bad Boys: Ride or Die, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Tower Heist, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a point while watching Tower Heist (2011) that made me think of Ocean’s Eleven (2001). The former of these is directed by Brett Ratner and produced by Brian Grazer. When I… Read more “Tower Heist, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Charade, by Albert W. Vogt III
With all of its twists and turns, a movie like Charade (1963) would normally annoy me. Mind you, I am fine with a few left turns in the plot. I do… Read more “Charade, by Albert W. Vogt III”
P.S. I Love You, by Diane M. Blenke
I remember seeing previews for P.S. I Love You (2007) when I was in college and thinking to myself, “Gerard Butler and Hilary Swank in a rom-com? That’s interesting… Read more “P.S. I Love You, by Diane M. Blenke”
The Idea of You, by Diane M. Blenke
According to my Google homepage, The Idea of You, starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, has been generating a lot of hype. The movie, which is based on… Read more “The Idea of You, by Diane M. Blenke”
Manhattan, by Albert W. Vogt III
Given the run of good Woody Allen movies I have lately been on, I thought I would press my luck one more time with Manhattan (1979). Not to put too… Read more “Manhattan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Heat, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I watch movies like The Big Heat (1953), I feel I am doing my mentor at Loyola University Chicago, Dr. Lewis Erenberg, proud. His course on Twentieth Century America… Read more “The Big Heat, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Café Society, by Albert W. Vogt III
Once again, I am surprised by a Woody Allen movie. Whatever it is that you think about his personal life, which is best left unmentioned, he makes some… Read more “Café Society, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Circle, by Albert W. Vogt III
My initial thought while watching The Circle (2017) was that the eponymous technology corporation was meant to be a parody of Apple. If you are familiar with this slightly sinister… Read more “The Circle, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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