After a strong run of theatrical releases since the summer ended, this past weekend presented a surprising lull. It was something I somewhat anticipated a week previously when… Read more “Red Notice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Comedy
The Producers (1967), by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes you have to make fun of history. For a historian, I do this more than most of my colleagues. It may not be the most professional thing to… Read more “The Producers (1967), by Albert W. Vogt III”
National Lampoon’s Animal House, by Albert W. Vogt III
What I am about to do is put several disclaimers in front of this review of National Lampoon’s Animal House (1978). First, though I have seen it before, it was… Read more “National Lampoon’s Animal House, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III
Have you ever felt like a monster for not liking a certain movie? The reverence with which people talk about Toy Story (1995) makes it seem like it could… Read more “Toy Story, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III
One thing I must hand to Disney for: their movies are usually short and to the point, even the musicals. Lately, I find myself pressed for time in… Read more “Tangled, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Young Frankenstein, by Albert W. Vogt III
The first thing you notice about Young Frankenstein (1974) is that it is a throwback. If you are not familiar with how Mel Brooks went about making films, you might… Read more “Young Frankenstein, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Paper Tigers, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time to fill in a few more details of my past that I have hinted at in other reviews, namely my experience with kung fu. After I completed… Read more “Paper Tigers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Princess Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an inordinate amount of people who love The Princess Bride (1987). Most people I know enjoy it. It has been referenced in a number of other shows and movies. My… Read more “The Princess Bride, by Albert W. Vogt III”
A Mighty Wind, by Albert W. Vogt III
Time to return to the zany world of faux documentaries, particularly from the minds of Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy, and company. I already reviewed one of their classics, Best… Read more “A Mighty Wind, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Almost Famous, by Albert W. Vogt III
My original thought for The Legionnaire was merely to post a review a week, taking on whatever I thought would be the most popular new release every weekend. Not long… Read more “Almost Famous, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 