Public service announcement: if you suggest a movie to me on social media, please be sure to specify which version you would like me to see. Lord knows,… Read more “The Hunter (1980), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Action
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Albert W. Vogt III
Where does the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) go now that Avengers: Endgame (2019) tied up its first few phases with its bewildering use of Infinity Gauntlets and time travel. Spider-Man:… Read more “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Anyone who is a fan of The Goonies (1985), and there are many, is usually delighted to see Sean Astin in anything. As Mikey, the leader of the title band… Read more “Toy Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Reminiscence, by Albert W. Vogt III
My normal weekend routine involves a trip to the movie theaters. It was one of the tough parts about the COVID lockdown, not being able to go to… Read more “Reminiscence, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Unbroken, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am drawn to stories of survival. It is even more of a bonus if I know that the main character in such tales is Catholic, like Louis… Read more “Unbroken, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fury, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first saw Fury in 2014 when it came to theaters, I did not like it. I wish I could remember why. I re-watched it recently and did not have… Read more “Fury, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III
We have almost reached the end of the run of movies that were supposed to come out during the height of the lockdown. What is left? The only one… Read more “Free Guy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III
It should be pointed out that the person who suggested Street Fighter (1994) had requested Casablanca (1942). When I pointed out that I recently reviewed the latter, he switched to the former. This… Read more “Street Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Suicide Squad, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sigh. Full disclosure: part of the reason I did not enjoy my viewing of The Suicide Squad is that there was a gaggle (flock, posse, senate?) of teenagers sitting one… Read more “The Suicide Squad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Resistance Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I got home from chess club on Friday night (yes, this is what my Friday nights have come to), the old man I live with had… Read more “The Resistance Fighter, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 