How funny is it that Ewan McGregor stars in The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009) as fictional investigative journalist Bob Wilton? That statement by itself might not seem humorous,… Read more “The Men Who Stare at Goats, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III
So many movies I watch to review for The Legionnaire contain content that is difficult to consume as a practicing Catholic. Because of this, I frequently go to Confession. It is… Read more “Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Horrible Bosses, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is not much to like as a practicing Catholic about Horrible Bosses (2011). As usual, I will go into more detail about the plot in the following paragraph. For now,… Read more “Horrible Bosses, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you say the title word in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice one more time, you will supposedly summon the demon Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton). Be you a practicing Catholic like me, or anyone… Read more “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III
Even though I do not have the eponymous condition, a title like Confessions of a Shopaholic (2009) is bound to get a Catholic’s notice. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one… Read more “Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III
The film I am about to discuss with you is meant to be a comedy. This is underscored by the fact that is stars Martin Lawrence and Eddie… Read more “Life (1999), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III
When you want to show a movie in a Catholic parish setting, there is a list of approved films from which you can pick. This has nothing to… Read more “Evan Almighty, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot to like about Pleasantville (1998), though there is one unfortunate aspect, but I will get to that later. What kept my brain active while watching it… Read more “Pleasantville, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III
When we think about John Wayne, we typically think of Westerns. Some of his most iconic roles are of that genre. Films like Stagecoach (1939), Fort Apache (1948), The Searchers (1956), and the original True Grit (1969),… Read more “The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sylvia Scarlett, by Albert W. Vogt III
The film Sylvia Scarlett (1935) underscores the truth that relying on stereotypes will lead to an incomplete understanding of anything. Such assumptions can have some basis in fact, but never… Read more “Sylvia Scarlett, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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