What does it say about the first five Planet of the Apes movies that of them my favorite is the last, Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973)? I have some… Read more “Battle for the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
During the coursework phase of my Ph.D. studies at Loyola University Chicago, I had a course on Atlantic History. To be clear, it was not the study of… Read more “Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Escape from the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
With Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), everything was going along as one might expect from such a film, until it ceased being bizarrely humorous and made… Read more “Escape from the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beneath the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now that I have seen a few of the installments in the Planet of the Apes franchise, I believe that they are meant to be regarded as horror films. This… Read more “Beneath the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first thing I muttered under my breath as the end credits to Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga began to roll was, “Thank God.” I was relieved that it was… Read more “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Planet of the Apes (1968), by Albert W. Vogt III
How many film franchises can you name that have had as many installments as that which began with the original Planet of the Apes (1968)? There have been some, the… Read more “Planet of the Apes (1968), by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Wrinkle in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are two ways of thinking about A Wrinkle in Time (2018). On the one hand, it is a bunch of made-up insanity that smacks of other stories. For example, the… Read more “A Wrinkle in Time, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Around the World in 80 Days, by Albert W. Vogt III
At some point in my past, I made the decision to read as many classic novels as possible. I cannot remember when I made this vow. I have also… Read more “Around the World in 80 Days, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III
Just to get out of the way what is becoming a broken record with The Legionnaire’s thoughts on the Planet of the Apes franchise: Catholicism is not… Read more “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, by Albert W. Vogt III”
White Fang, by Albert W. Vogt III
There are not too many movies about Alaska that I do not enjoy, with the exception of Into the Wild (2007). However, can we really call that a film about… Read more “White Fang, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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