As a rule, I try to avoid dog movies. I am not as insistent upon this as Diane Blenke, the occasional contributor to The Legionnaire. I know… Read more “Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III
When someone compliments me or thanks me for a favor, I try to be understated in my response. Anything I do for another is only possible because… Read more “The Best You Can, by Albert W. Vogt III”
40 Acres, by Albert W. Vogt III
If you are a historian and you hear the term 40 Acres (2024), then mentally you might follow it with “and a mule.” The film that I… Read more “40 Acres, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III
When a practicing Catholic such as myself sees a title like Mercy, it grabs attention. It is a powerful word, something that God extends to all of… Read more “Mercy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the Disney cartoons I remember seeing as a child was about American folk legends. This is how I found out about mythic figures like Johnny… Read more “Tall Tale, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes, you have to watch a John Wayne film. Luckily, I found one that clocks in at just a little over an hour and twenty minutes in… Read more “Hondo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III
What does it take for one to speak out against injustice? It is one thing to feel compelled to do so, it is another to take action. … Read more “The Penguin Lessons, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III
Paying attention to politics, especially right now, can be a depressing business. Regardless of how you feel about current events, the things that are happening have an… Read more “Shirley, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III
While on my yearly Christmas movie kick, choosing a title was easier. At first, it is a simple matter of picking whatever film I have not already… Read more “The Battle of the Bulge, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III
How did I celebrate being done with reviewing Christmas movies? By watching Kon-Tiki (2012). It had, on the surface, a few things to recommend to this historian… Read more “Kon-Tiki, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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