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”
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.
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”
Twisters, by Albert W. Vogt III
You can make all the jokes you want about Twisters. God knows I was prepared to snicker while watching it. Before going to the theater, I asked my dad if… Read more “Twisters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lego Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III
My favorite toy, or toys (I guess), growing up was my Lego collection. Though I religiously followed the instructions for each precious new set, eventually I would break… Read more “The Lego Movie, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Nutty Professor (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III
After watching Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), I had hoped to find the next in the series, Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), before moving onto the recently released Beverly Hills Cop: Axel… Read more “The Nutty Professor (1996), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beverly Hills Cop II, by Albert W. Vogt III
What do actors and actresses who once enjoyed superstar status do once the limelight has faded? In many respects, this is part of God’s plan for all our… Read more “Beverly Hills Cop II, by Albert W. Vogt III”
