One of the many aspects of the Western film genre is the struggle between the so-called “cowboys and Indians.” Both of those terms are clunky, and that is… Read more “Hostiles, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Swing Kids, by Albert W. Vogt III
With what I am about to tell you in this introduction, I will remove any specific reference to places and times. Then again, if you already know Swing Kids (1993),… Read more “Swing Kids, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Batman, by Albert W. Vogt III
One of the more popular films that I have yet to cover for The Legionnaire is Batman (1989). Nowadays, what was once a smash hit that everyone had to see in the… Read more “Batman, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Prestige, by Diane M. Blenke
Growing up, I was always interested in magic tricks. My brother used to practice magic tricks with cards, ropes, and cups. We would see magicians perform, and… Read more “The Prestige, by Diane M. Blenke”
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”
Amsterdam, by Albert W. Vogt III
Trailer expectation is a thing. A phrase like that could indicate something bad or good. At the end of the day, taste will determine which side of that divide… Read more “Amsterdam, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Thor: Love and Thunder, by Albert W. Vogt III
Like many people, Thor: Ragnarok (2017) was my first exposure to Taika Waititi, who directed it and provided the voice for the rock creature known as Korg. I guess there… Read more “Thor: Love and Thunder, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Little Women (1994), by Albert W. Vogt III
It was a solitary January day circa 1996. The only thing remarkable about it is that I was home. Colds, then as now, were rarities for me, and this… Read more “Little Women (1994), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Dark Knight Rises, by Albert W. Vogt III
What happened between The Dark Knight (2008) and The Dark Knight Rises (2012)? A little digging will tell you that they were going to bring back the Joker character from The Dark Knight until… Read more “The Dark Knight Rises, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Dark Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III
When Batman Begins premiered in 2005, it marked a departure from the hokey Caped Crusader films that had come to typify the cinematic version of one of the most… Read more “The Dark Knight, by Albert W. Vogt III”