One of the advantages of ancient history is that it happened so long ago that when you make a film using it as a setting, you can… Read more “Centurion, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my family, I am the only one who practices the Faith. If I broaden that definition to extended family, there are some aunts, uncles, and cousins who… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I like to think back to what I was doing when a movie came out that prevented me from seeing it in the theater. As for The Chronicles… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by Albert W. Vogt III
Two of the biggest fantasy stories ever told have Christian roots. One could argue that the biggest, the Star Wars saga, can be traced to Christianity, but the link is… Read more “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess and the Pirate, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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