This might sound like a crazy statement to make, but Arnold Schwarzenegger is not a bad actor. Granted, the overwhelming majority of the films he has starred in… Read more “Jingle All the Way, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
The Santa Clause, by Albert W. Vogt III
Tim Allen has had an interesting career. The vehicle that earned him early fame, of course, was the hit television show Home Improvement. It was part of the American Broadcasting… Read more “The Santa Clause, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Christmas Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
I have never understood why people go on and on about A Christmas Story (1983) like it is the Citizen Kane (1941) of holiday movies. I thought this despite having never seen… Read more “A Christmas Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Elf, by Albert W. Vogt III
People love Elf (2003). I think it is okay. I do not hate it. I am just not as into it as others. I will watch it if it is on, but nor… Read more “Elf, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, by Albert W. Vogt III
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) seems to defy many conventions. Sequels are always tricky. If a film enjoys even the most modest of success, its fans start… Read more “Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to certain movies, one has to be careful about what you say about them. With how many people I know that love this film, Home Alone (1990)… Read more “Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III”
My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes there are movies that you are aware of, know about by reputation as being beloved by many, and yet you do not get why everyone likes… Read more “My Cousin Vinny, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III
After seeing Catherine O’Hara in so many of my favorite mockumentaries, and the Home Alone films, I began thinking about where else I had seen her. It was not long… Read more “Beetlejuice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Snatch, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was a time when the director of Snatch (2000), Guy Ritchie, was known for gritty, semi-comedic crime films. Today’s film is one of them. However, it and Lock, Stock, and Two… Read more “Snatch, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Encanto, by Albert W. Vogt III
There was somewhat of a role reversal for The Legionnaire this past weekend. Usually, Cameron would be the one to see the animated films given my distaste for them. Yet, the… Read more “Encanto, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 