What is worse than a musical? A historical musical. There are a few removes to be explained. First, Cyrano (2021) is a recent film based on a play written in 1897 called Cyrano… Read more “Cyrano, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Category: Musicals
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Albert W. Vogt III
Before you go thinking that I am getting soft on Disney, let me offer to you some valid reasons for watching Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). Foremost, it… Read more “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pocahontas, by Albert W. Vogt III
It may seem counterproductive to praise somebody else for somewhat similar work, but earlier today I saw Screen Junkies’ “Honest Trailer” for Pocahontas (1995). It was fantastic. The review, I mean,… Read more “Pocahontas, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, by Albert W. Vogt III
Now to once more dig into my favorite Disney films, and those are of the more obscure variety. I have probably already explained this before, but back when… Read more “The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pitch Perfect 3, by Albert W. Vogt III
As stated in my review of Pitch Perfect 2 (2015), they should have ended the proceedings before getting to a trilogy. I do not think I am alone in this… Read more “Pitch Perfect 3, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pitch Perfect 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the more clichéd statements in cinematic history is that the first in a franchise, series, trilogy, or whatever you want to call it, is always… Read more “Pitch Perfect 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pitch Perfect, by Albert W. Vogt III
Despite nearing 1,000 reviews on The Legionnaire, if you were to give me a film title, I could tell you whether or not there is a write up… Read more “Pitch Perfect, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Jazz Singer (1927), by Albert W. Vogt III
Common trivia will tell you that The Jazz Singer (1927) has the distinction of being the first motion picture featuring sound embedded into the film. It is more typically referred… Read more “The Jazz Singer (1927), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Going My Way, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I began The Legionnaire, one of my initial thoughts was to not talk about movies that are self-consciously Catholic. My logic was to cover the ones that have… Read more “Going My Way, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, by Albert W. Vogt III
A movie like Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) can tell you all you need to know about what Hollywood thinks of Catholicism. It is not all bad. It… Read more “Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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