Sometimes I regret the dedication I have to keeping up with The Legionnaire. I am currently visiting with some friends of mine, who have blessed me with the honor… Read more “Shazam! Fury of the Gods, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
Modern Times, by Albert W. Vogt III
Unless someone suggests another, this might be my last Charlie Chaplin film. This is not meant to be an indication of how I feel about his work. On the… Read more “Modern Times, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Gold Rush, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I sometimes rail against when it comes to actors is how there are those who are type-casted, or seem to repeatedly play the same kind… Read more “The Gold Rush, by Albert W. Vogt III”
City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III
As I go through the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time (GAFAT, I guess), I realized tonight that the shorter ones will… Read more “City Lights, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III
Some days, you just have to watch a Marx Brothers movie. I will not get into the specific details as to why. They are not important. I will admit to… Read more “A Night at the Opera, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The General, by Albert W. Vogt III
For reasons I could not explain to you, when we think of the silent film era, the first name that usually comes to mind is Charlie Chaplin. That… Read more “The General, by Albert W. Vogt III”
History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III
In a recent episode of Down & Out Reviews, we attempted to talk about The Menu (2022). As often happens in our podcasts, if I may borrow the baseball parlance, we… Read more “History of the World, Part I, by Albert W. Vogt III”
R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III
Recently, I noticed on Netflix that some mad person made R.I.P.D. 2: Rise of the Damned (2022). There is a title of significance to a Catholic reviewer. Now, perhaps I am… Read more “R.I.P.D., by Albert W. Vogt III”
Monty Python’s Life of Brian, by Albert W. Vogt III
Monty Python has never been known for being particularly friendly to organized religion in general, and Christianity specifically. When they are not taking potshots at my Faith, I… Read more “Monty Python’s Life of Brian, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Idiocracy, by Albert W. Vogt III
Idiocracy (2006) is one the most offensive movies I have ever seen. There is a danger with superlatives. Giving something the highest level in anything only sets it up for… Read more “Idiocracy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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