History is a serious matter. We need to come to grips with it in order to understand the present. This informs the many reasons why I like being Catholic. I… Read more “The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Wyatt Earp, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I reviewed Dances with Wolves (1990), I joked about how I thought it was the longest movie ever made. Now that I have seen Wyatt Earp (1994), I know this is… Read more “Wyatt Earp, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The 13th Warrior, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a fellow historian talks about a film, I tend to pay attention. However, the movie in question is The 13th Warrior(1999), which I recall seeing in the theater when… Read more “The 13th Warrior, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III
It has been two weeks in a row of going to the cinema and seeing movies with themes I would rather not put in front of my… Read more “Caught Stealing, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III
The world is going crazy and is only getting crazier. Thus, the best cinematic escapes can usually be found on Disney+. If you have followed The Legionnaire regularly, you may have… Read more “Jumping Ship, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III
One can only speculate how Jules Verne, author of Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), would think of the 2008 film version of his work. If Verne is… Read more “Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III
Though I am not the first reviewer to say this, it bears repeating: if I could give some simple advice about seeing this movie, it would be, Honey… Read more “Honey Don’t!, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Conan the Destroyer, by Albert W. Vogt III
The best thing I can say about Conan the Destroyer (1984) is that it has no nudity, unlike its predecessor, Conan the Barbarian (1982), which flashed copious amounts of inappropriate flesh… Read more “Conan the Destroyer, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Conan the Barbarian, by Albert W. Vogt III
There has been a film that I have been avoiding for a few reasons. First, I have seen parts of it, and I do not recall anything good… Read more “Conan the Barbarian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Gods of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I began seeing trailers for Gods of Egypt (2016), I recall feeling a distinct desire to want to avoid it at all costs. This is not because of my… Read more “Gods of Egypt, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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