There is nothing of note coming out in the theaters this weekend, aside from the kind of horror/slasher films I typically avoid for The Legionnaire. If Cameron,… Read more “The Rip, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III
Having a word like “pilgrimage” in the title of The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry (2023) excites a Catholic film reviewer. Pilgrimages are a foundational aspect of… Read more “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by Albert W. Vogt III
History can be a kick in the teeth. That does not make it any less important to study. What also often occurs with the past, though, is… Read more “The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes I think I am destined to become someone like Robert Grainier (Joel Edgerton) in Train Dreams (2025). Then again, only God knows my destiny, so I… Read more “Train Dreams, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is so much sadness in the world, and none of it is the work of God. He put us on this planet to experience the joy… Read more “Wind River, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III
As a practicing Catholic, I was repelled by the final line in Send Help. I will not reveal now who said it. That will come up later. … Read more “Send Help, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Iron Will, by Albert W. Vogt III
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”
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”
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