After watching The Hurricane (1999), I had to do some research as to what else premiered in 1999. The two that dominated the Academy Awards for that year were Saving Private… Read more “The Hurricane, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Tag: Saving Private Ryan
Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III
When watching Shakespeare in Love (1998), it is best not to treat it as a historical piece. I address this advice to anyone who thinks that when a movie looks… Read more “Shakespeare in Love, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Pitch Black, by Albert W. Vogt III
Let us take a look at the career of one Vin Diesel. Today, we know him as the mumbling voice behind Dominic Toretto, the star of the annoyingly… Read more “Pitch Black, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Father Stu, by Albert W. Vogt III
I do not often give Hollywood credit for getting much of anything right, particularly in matters most near and dear to my heart. Of course, the most important… Read more “Father Stu, 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”
Robin Hood (2010), by Albert W. Vogt III
There is no rhyme or reason in Hollywood. A person I know with some knowledge of how decisions are made in Tinsel Town once told me that a… Read more “Robin Hood (2010), by Albert W. Vogt III”
Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III
Rounding out my recent war film kick is 2001’s Enemy at the Gates. Yes, I watched it on Memorial Day, and no, it does not deal with… Read more “Enemy at the Gates, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Courage Under Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III
Since this past weekend was Memorial Day, I went on a little bit of a war film kick. Most of the big ones I have covered, such… Read more “Courage Under Fire, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III
What is one life worth? That is the question at the heart of Saving Private Ryan (1998). But if that is too esoteric for you, watch it… Read more “Saving Private Ryan, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Legionnaire 