One of the curses of having an advanced degree in history is the awareness that not all films about the past are created the same. I want… Read more “Windtalkers, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III
The running gag in 22 Jump Street (2014) is that it is going to be exactly like “the last time.” It is a self-aware joke about it being a sequel… Read more “22 Jump Street, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Fargo, by Albert W. Vogt III
Fargo (1996) is, in many respects, the reason I started The Legionnaire. When it was released, it garnered critical and popular attention, nominated for six Academy Awards (winning two) and… Read more “Fargo, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III
In many respects, Premonition (2007) is a lot of what I rail against in film. It is listed most places as a psychological thriller, but it has enough of a… Read more “Premonition, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Big Lebowski, by Albert W. Vogt III
My least favorite sport of all time is bowling. Apologies to anyone who is an aficionado, but it seems mundane to me. You roll the ball, the pins are… Read more “The Big Lebowski, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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