There have been many motion picture versions of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novel Treasure Island (1883). I have already reviewed Muppet Treasure Island (1996). Of any of them I have seen, for understandable… Read more “Treasure Island (1950), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Drama
Father Stu, by Albert W. Vogt III
I do not often give Hollywood credit for getting much of anything right, particularly in matters most near and dear to my heart. Of course, the most important… Read more “Father Stu, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am fascinated by tales of survival. The viewing public is, too, since there have been many television shows featuring individuals (not counting the camera crew) placed in… Read more “Against the Ice, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, by Cameron J. Czaja
Unlike the previous movies that I’ve reviewed for The Legionnaire, this one is a bit different because Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore is the first movie that I’m covering… Read more “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, by Cameron J. Czaja”
The Black Hole, by Albert W. Vogt III
What a disaster. I have vague recollections of seeing The Black Hole (1979) way back when Disney first launched its cable channel. As might be obvious, my child brain did not… Read more “The Black Hole, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Moneyball, by Albert W. Vogt III
With the start of baseball delayed until who-knows-when, I thought it might be appropriate to watch Moneyball (2011). The title is, perhaps, a little incongruous with the current state of… Read more “Moneyball, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Runaways, by Albert W. Vogt III
My first exposure to the band that leant its name to the movie called The Runaways (2010) was when I happened upon a documentary titled Edgeplay: A Film About The… Read more “The Runaways, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Trainspotting, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am not sure why anyone ever liked Trainspotting (1996). It is one of the saddest movies you will ever see. For those of you who are unaware, it takes you… Read more “Trainspotting, by Albert W. Vogt III”
CODA, by Cameron J. Czaja
If you have seen The Legionnaire’s end of the year video for 2021, then you already know that I favor the film CODA (2021) that I’m about to review, calling… Read more “CODA, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of my favorite jokes about Titanic (1997) is that you could predict the ending. Then again, if you know your history, you can do the same with any movie… Read more “Titanic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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