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”
Category: Comedy
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”
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”
Wicked Little Letters, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unfortunately, the majority of the time you see avowed Christians in film, they turn out to be villains. Take today’s movie, for example, Wicked Little Letters (2023). One of the female… Read more “Wicked Little Letters, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III
The word “blithe” means, “showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered to be callous or improper.” In case you need further definitions, “callous” can essentially be thought of… Read more “Blithe Spirit (1945), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The other movie to come out this weekend was M. Knight Shyamalan’s latest production, Trap. Based on the trailers, it has something to do with a dad taking his… Read more “Harold and the Purple Crayon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to what happens to us after we die, there is some bad theology out there, particularly amongst us Christians. There are those who believe that… Read more “Three Husbands, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Queenpins, by Albert W. Vogt III
You shall not steal. That is the entirety of Exodus 20:15. There is no ambiguity in those four words. If something is not yours, nothing can make it yours without… Read more “Queenpins, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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”
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”