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Category: Musicals
Aladdin (1992), by Albert W. Vogt III
For a notorious Disney curmudgeon like myself, I was surprised to enjoy one small aspect of Aladdin (1992). I cannot emphasize enough how limited is what I liked about it,… Read more “Aladdin (1992), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Great Muppet Caper, by Albert W. Vogt III
With some exceptions, I would take any Muppet movie over a Disney animated feature. The comparisons are inviting. The characters created by Jim Henson were among the first to… Read more “The Great Muppet Caper, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Anastasia, by Albert W. Vogt III
When scrolling through the choices of animated movies on Disney+, you will see many familiar titles. While there have been some notable upstarts in recent years, the Mouse… Read more “Anastasia, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Little Mermaid (2023), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is probably no place more fitting than where I saw The Little Mermaid (2023). A brief note: I will be adding the “(2023)” whenever I write the title… Read more “The Little Mermaid (2023), by Albert W. Vogt III”
West Side Story (1961), by Albert W. Vogt III
Among the most beloved musicals of all time is 1961’s West Side Story. It is number fifty-one on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) list of the 100 greatest American… Read more “West Side Story (1961), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Yankee Doodle Dandy, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is a lot going on with the American Film Institute’s (AFI) ninety-eighth greatest American film of all time, Yankee Doodle Dandy (1942). At least, this was my reaction to… Read more “Yankee Doodle Dandy, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Cabaret, by Albert W. Vogt III
When the old man I used to live with passed away, I thought I would never again see Cabaret (1972). It is not that I ever saw it in its… Read more “Cabaret, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Swing Time, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the things I always remember about my first tour of the main building on the campus of Flagler College, formerly the Hotel Ponce de Leon,… Read more “Swing Time, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Singin’ in the Rain, by Albert W. Vogt III
Insert here obligatory reference to my well-documented distaste for musicals. Actually, I almost hate referencing it because today I am talking about Singin’ in the Rain (1952), number five on… Read more “Singin’ in the Rain, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 