When we think about John Wayne, we typically think of Westerns. Some of his most iconic roles are of that genre. Films like Stagecoach (1939), Fort Apache (1948), The Searchers (1956), and the original True Grit (1969),… Read more “The Quiet Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Stagecoach, by Albert W. Vogt III
When it comes to the Western film genre, one needs to be aware of Stagecoach (1939). So important is it, in fact, that I am surprised it did not appear… Read more “Stagecoach, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Searchers, by Albert W. Vogt III
If it was me picking the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time, I would not choose The Searchers (1956) as the highest rated Western… Read more “The Searchers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
High Noon, by Albert W. Vogt III
The highest rated Western on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time is The Searchers (1956). It stars John Wayne. If there is a brand of… Read more “High Noon, by Albert W. Vogt III”
True Grit (2010), by Albert W. Vogt III
There will be some of you who might rail against me doing the 2010 remake of True Grit instead of the 1969 original, starring John Wayne. You may be even… Read more “True Grit (2010), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Alamo (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III
My love of history began at a young age. As has been documented previously, the way my dad got me into the past was by telling me about… Read more “The Alamo (1960), by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Longest Day, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last Veteran’s Day, I wanted to watching something appropriate to the holiday. Actually, if I wanted to view something specific to the date, I would have put on… Read more “The Longest Day, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I think about Westerns as a cinematic genre, rarely do I think of any films made in my life time. I will not comment on how long… Read more “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 