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    Out of Africa, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When I have the time, I will tackle a longer film like Out of Africa (1985).  Actually, in doing more research about it, I was surprised that it did not… Read more “Out of Africa, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    October 16, 2025September 29, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III

    So many movies I watch to review for The Legionnaire contain content that is difficult to consume as a practicing Catholic.  Because of this, I frequently go to Confession.  It is… Read more “Death Becomes Her, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 8, 2024September 3, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Manhattan, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Given the run of good Woody Allen movies I have lately been on, I thought I would press my luck one more time with Manhattan (1979).  Not to put too… Read more “Manhattan, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 5, 2024June 3, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    A. I. Artificial Intelligence, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Every movie I review, I have seen.  My usual process is to watch and begin writing as soon as possible.  Some of my selections are titles that I have… Read more “A. I. Artificial Intelligence, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    April 27, 2024April 20, 2024 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Sophie’s Choice, by Albert W. Vogt III

    The last movie I am reviewing on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) Greatest 100 American Films of All Time list is Sophie’s Choice (1982).  It is number ninety-one by their… Read more “Sophie’s Choice, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    June 2, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Deer Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III

    With the opening shot of The Deer Hunter (1978), number fifty-three on the American Film Institute’s (AFI) 100 Greatest American Films of All Time list, I was already depressed.  It… Read more “The Deer Hunter, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 11, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Devil Wears Prada, by Albert W. Vogt III

    As a rule, I try not to watch movies that have the word “devil” in the title.  Usually they are horror movies, and those I specifically avoid.  Otherwise, they… Read more “The Devil Wears Prada, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    December 23, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Julie & Julia, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My friend and fellow Catholic Sarah has a great blog dedicated to the art of cooking called “Simply Scrumptious by Sarah.”  I cannot emphasize the word “art” enough,… Read more “Julie & Julia, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 25, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III

    If you have been following along with these reviews of Wes Anderson films, you will note a few repeated themes.  For this Catholic, the most troubling of these… Read more “Fantastic Mr. Fox, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 1, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja

    When it comes to comedy directors in Hollywood, Adam McKay is definitely one of the oddest ones out there, but not in a bad way . .… Read more “Don’t Look Up, by Cameron J. Czaja”

    January 27, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
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