With movie theaters open but not yet getting my patronage, I have yet to watch many new movies recently. Part of my reticence has to do with… Read more “The Old Guard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Total Recall, by Albert W. Vogt III
Well, at least it was not Zardoz (1974). Total Recall (1990), the original version directed by Paul Verhoeven, is a campy science fiction movie that is some… Read more “Total Recall, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hunt for Red October, by Albert W. Vogt III
I seem to be on a little bit of a Sean Connery kick lately, although one of his films I recently reviewed I would rather forget. If… Read more “The Hunt for Red October, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Boondock Saints, by Albert W. Vogt III
If I have not said this before, I will say it here: I have a doctorate in American History where I wrote about how Catholics have been… Read more “The Boondock Saints, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Casino Royale, by Albert W. Vogt III
Potentially unpopular opinion: Daniel Craig’s portrayal of the famous British 007 agent James Bond is the best. I have nothing but respect for his forebears, mostly Sean… Read more “Casino Royale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Last Airbender, by Cameron J. Czaja
When Avatar: The Last Airbender first premiered on Nickelodeon back in 2005, I thought it was a unique show. What I didn’t realize at the time was that the… Read more “The Last Airbender, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Terminator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Fun fact: when I was a kid (like many at that age) I could not pronounce the name of The Terminator (1984) antagonist and title character Arnold… Read more “The Terminator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lost Boys, by Cameron J. Czaja
Recently, eccentric director Joel Schumacher passed away at the age of eighty after a year-long battle with cancer, and I figured what better way to honor his… Read more “The Lost Boys, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Kingdom of Heaven, by Albert W. Vogt III
My recent history kick has been surging as of late. I love it, though, when I can see a film about the past that dovetails so well… Read more “Kingdom of Heaven, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Last Samurai, by Albert W. Vogt III
Let me point out a few historical facts right off the bat: none of the characters depicted in The Last Samurai (2003) actually existed. This means main… Read more “The Last Samurai, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 