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    Tag: Sean Astin

    Love Hurts, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Love is totally worth it.  Despite the title, that is the last line in Love Hurts.  The reason it has such an appellation is to make a joke.  If you watched… Read more “Love Hurts, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 7, 2025February 7, 2025 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Rudy, by Albert W. Vogt III

    My original intention tonight was to watch Hoosiers (1986).  When I went to rent it on Amazon Prime, I found that I could not do so because it is only… Read more “Rudy, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 9, 2023 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Memphis Belle, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Once more unto the breach of history and film with Memphis Belle (1990).  It is one of the first modern movies I can remember that I saw as a young… Read more “Memphis Belle, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 24, 2022 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Toy Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Anyone who is a fan of The Goonies (1985), and there are many, is usually delighted to see Sean Astin in anything.  As Mikey, the leader of the title band… Read more “Toy Soldiers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 1, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    50 First Dates, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Much of what I have said about Adam Sandler has not been charitable.  When he was at the height of his popularity during the 1990s, I was never… Read more “50 First Dates, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    May 4, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    Encino Man, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Totally radical! Bodacious! Far out! Awesome! These are some of the declaratives that became a part of our vernacular during the 1990s, and I would use none… Read more “Encino Man, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    February 17, 2021February 23, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    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”

    February 16, 2021February 23, 2021 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, by Albert W. Vogt III

    When I am writing a review, there is always one other page open on my browser: the listing on the International Movie Database (IMDb.com for short) for… Read more “The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    September 24, 2020November 17, 2020 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.

    The Goonies, by Albert W. Vogt III

    Does anyone remember when Josh Brolin (who plays Brand Walsh in The Goonies (1985)) was young? You know, the guy that played Thanos in the last two… Read more “The Goonies, by Albert W. Vogt III”

    July 19, 2020December 1, 2020 by Albert W. Vogt III, Ph.D.
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