Remakes. Re-imaginings. Reboots. Whatever it is that you want to call the process of taking a popular film from back in the day and retelling it as you desire, there… Read more “RoboCop (2014), by Albert W. Vogt III”
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Jackie Brown, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not all Quentin Tarantino movies are created alike. I believe in other reviews of his films I have basically said as much. Jackie Brown (1997) is one that, for whatever… Read more “Jackie Brown, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith
There are those who, like me, are Star Wars fans but do not like the prequels. Within this subset slice of humanity, there are some who believe Star Wars: Episode III… Read more “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith”
The Negotiator, by Albert W. Vogt III
Is it safe yet to again talk about Kevin Spacey? Before his seemingly deserved fall from grace, he was about as popular of an actor as there was… Read more “The Negotiator, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Incredibles 2, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since I had already done The Incredibles (2004), why not do the sequel, Incredibles 2 (2018). Why did they drop the “the,” anyway? One of my favorite online film reviewers (other than myself,… Read more “Incredibles 2, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Kingsman: The Secret Service, by Albert W. Vogt III
When I first saw Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014), it was my introduction to star Taron Egerton. Given the material and tone of the film, I assumed he would go… Read more “Kingsman: The Secret Service, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, by Albert W. Vogt III
I am worried about Ryan Reynolds. I think he might be worried about himself, too. With all of the side companies he seems to be involved in, hawking everything… Read more “The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Spiral: From the Book of Saw, by Cameron J. Czaja
Hello readers of The Legionnaire, I want to play a game. Well, maybe not a game, but I do have a question: do you know what was… Read more “Spiral: From the Book of Saw, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Basic, by Albert W. Vogt III
Sometimes films can be too cute, or clever for their own good. They have an idea, a good one, and then they begin twisting and turning it… Read more “Basic, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The New World, by Albert W. Vogt III
If I have not done so already, one of the things I like to rail against is long and pointless dialog. It is one of the reasons… Read more “The New World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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