When we think of Clint Eastwood’s early career, we usually associate it with the subgenre of films known as “Spaghetti Westerns,” so named for the productions that… Read more “Where Eagles Dare, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, by Albert W. Vogt III
Finally. Did you know that every film in the current five movie series that is Pirates of the Caribbean is at least two hours in length, on average close to… Read more “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, by Albert W. Vogt III
Going into watching Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), I kept telling myself, “Just one more after this one.” That will be a true statement until they release… Read more “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III
If only the subtitle in Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (2007) meant the final entry in the cinematic universe that is this franchise. Actually, it could have been,… Read more “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, by Albert W. Vogt III
Why could they not have just stopped Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Pearl (2003)? Oh yeah, because the movie took in over $500 million above its cost… Read more “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, by Albert W. Vogt III
Get ready for The Legionnaire tackling the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise! Hooray! At least, I hope you are more thrilled about it than I am. I hate these movies. I try to avoid using… Read more “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Ambulance, by Albert W. Vogt III
Michael Bay. I can write the name, and if you are in the know about such things, there is one word that will come to mind: explosions. And more… Read more “Ambulance, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Courier, by Albert W. Vogt III
It was nice to be back at the movie theater this last weekend. The joy was enhanced by the fact that I had spent the previous week… Read more “The Courier, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, by Albert W. Vogt III
In my review of The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), I mentioned my love of the 1977 cartoon version of The Hobbit.… Read more “The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingdom of Heaven, by Albert W. Vogt III
My recent history kick has been surging as of late. I love it, though, when I can see a film about the past that dovetails so well… Read more “Kingdom of Heaven, by Albert W. Vogt III”