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    Borderlands, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Age is something that comes for those of us blessed with a long-ish life.  In other words, we get old(er).  It is inevitable.  It is part of God’s plan for… Read more “Borderlands, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 9, 2024August 9, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Road to Singapore, by Albert W. Vogt III

    After watching The Road to El Dorado (2000) and learning how it borrowed from the buddy musical comedy movies collectively known as the Road to . . . series, starring Bing… Read more “Road to Singapore, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 8, 2024August 7, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Road to El Dorado, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The first question I had upon watching The Road to El Dorado (2000) was how in the heck did anyone think this was a good idea?  I did not do… Read more “The Road to El Dorado, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 7, 2024June 5, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    300: Rise of an Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Hopefully, this will be the last time I think about or see 300: Rise of an Empire (2014).  I saw it in the theater and did not enjoy it at… Read more “300: Rise of an Empire, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 5, 2024August 4, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 31, 2024July 29, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 29, 2024July 27, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 28, 2024July 26, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 27, 2024July 25, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    July 26, 2024July 26, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Squanto: A Warrior’s Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III

    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”

    July 25, 2024July 24, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

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