I have no idea what I just watched. The movie is called Primer (2004), and I found it on a list claiming to be comprised of the fifty-three best movies… Read more “Primer, 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.
The Family Plan, by Albert W. Vogt III
The most clicked on (and hopefully read) post in the few years of The Legionnaire’s existence is the review for Father Stu (2022). I am proud of this, though it… Read more “The Family Plan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Before Midnight, by Albert W. Vogt III
Watching Richard Linklater’s “Before” trilogy has been an interesting experience. By the way, I have no idea if that is the collective name for the series of movies… Read more “Before Midnight, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Before Sunrise, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some of the emotional impact of Before Sunrise (1995) was taken out of it for me because I saw Before Sunset (2004) first. This will make more sense later, but for now,… Read more “Before Sunrise, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Before Sunset, by Albert W. Vogt III
Prior to watching Before Sunset (2004), I had no idea that it is the middle leg of a cinematic trilogy, all of them directed by Richard Linklater. Shame on me,… Read more “Before Sunset, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Leave the World Behind, by Albert W. Vogt III
As the opening credits for Leave the World Behind were rolling, my house guest with whom I was watching it asked me to rewind. This is because she caught a… Read more “Leave the World Behind, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Killing (1956), by Albert W. Vogt III
The short blurb I read about The Killing (1956) claimed that it was the movie that made director Stanley Kubrick’s career. It also asserted that it is the film to… Read more “The Killing (1956), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mean Girls (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III
My oldest niece will be going into high school when the next school year begins in August. It is a strange thought. Over the years, I have tried to… Read more “Mean Girls (2024), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Slow West, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unlike what its title might suggest, Slow West (2015) is under ninety minutes in length. Then again, those words hold true as you watch Jay Cavendish (Kodi Smit-McPhee) and Silas… Read more “Slow West, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Book of Clarence, by Albert W. Vogt III
The movie I wanted to view first this weekend was Mean Girls (2024). When I saw the original, my sister was among the first persons I told about how good… Read more “The Book of Clarence, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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