Unfortunately, the majority of the time you see avowed Christians in film, they turn out to be villains. Take today’s movie, for example, Wicked Little Letters (2023). One of the female… Read more “Wicked Little Letters, 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.
Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III
The word “blithe” means, “showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.” In case you need further definitions, “callous” can essentially be thought of… Read more “Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The other movie to come out this weekend was M. Knight Shyamalan’s latest production, Trap. Based on the trailers, it has something to do with a dad taking his… Read more “Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to what happens to us after we die, there is some bad theology out there, particularly amongst us Christians. There are those who believe that… Read more “Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Catcher Was a Spy, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the central questions in The Catcher Was a Spy (2018) is what do we know? It is something intrinsic to our existence and Faith. Every Christian asks her or… Read more “The Catcher Was a Spy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Queenpins, by Albert W. Vogt III
You shall not steal. That is the entirety of Exodus 20:15. There is no ambiguity in those four words. If something is not yours, nothing can make it yours without… Read more “Queenpins, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hot Shots! Part Deux, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
