Skip to content
The Legionnaire

The Legionnaire

A Catholic Film Review Blog

  • Home
  • Contact
  • Drama
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Animated
  • Horror
  • Musicals
  • More

    Tag: John Candy

    Brewster’s Millions (1985), by Albert W. Vogt III

    What do we do with the opportunities God brings us?  More specifically, what do those opportunities look like?  There are those that say that unfortunate events can turned to… Read more “Brewster’s Millions (1985), by Albert W. Vogt III”

    November 4, 2025October 21, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    National Lampoon’s Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Call me crazy, but I am not the biggest fan of the National Lampoon series of films.  Many of the so-called jokes rely on raunchiness for laughs, which is not… Read more “National Lampoon’s Vacation, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 29, 2025September 7, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Before there was a live action The Little Mermaid (2023), heck, even preceding the animated The Little Mermaid (1989), but well after the 1837 publication of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale… Read more “Splash, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    November 19, 2024November 10, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Only the Lonely, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There were a few moments while watching Only the Lonely (1991) that I wanted to write it off as being awful.  Much of this has to do with Rose Muldoon… Read more “Only the Lonely, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 10, 2024May 3, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Rescuers Down Under, by Albert W. Vogt III

    After watching The Color Purple (2023), I was in the mood for some lighter fare.  This is nothing against that movie.  It is excellent, and I highly recommend it whenever you… Read more “The Rescuers Down Under, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 22, 2024January 14, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Uncle Buck, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Uncle Buck (1989) was not what I was expecting.  Never had I had an interest in watching it over the years, though random friends have occasionally said they enjoyed… Read more “Uncle Buck, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    August 5, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Summer Rental, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Whenever I think back on my education, I often forget that I also took a film class while studying for my Master’s degree in Florida Studies.  I will… Read more “Summer Rental, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 17, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Cool Runnings, by Albert W. Vogt III

    There are some films that, frankly, I do not understand how they have such large followings.  Cool Runnings (1993) is in that strange cinematic category.  It is not that it… Read more “Cool Runnings, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 23, 2022January 25, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Planes, Trains and Automobiles, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Such are my grammar instincts that when I write the title of today’s film, Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987), I have to fight my urge to add the Oxford… Read more “Planes, Trains and Automobiles, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    January 9, 2022November 23, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When it comes to certain movies, one has to be careful about what you say about them.  With how many people I know that love this film, Home Alone (1990)… Read more “Home Alone, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 22, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Posts navigation

    Older posts
    Website Built with WordPress.com.
    The Legionnaire
    Website Built with WordPress.com.
    Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
    To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
    • Subscribe Subscribed
      • The Legionnaire
      • Join 102 other subscribers
      • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
      • The Legionnaire
      • Subscribe Subscribed
      • Sign up
      • Log in
      • Report this content
      • View site in Reader
      • Manage subscriptions
      • Collapse this bar
     

    Loading Comments...