Before Tom Hanks began appearing in serious films, he made a name for himself doing comedy. Most of them were romantic comedies, formulaic pieces of cinema where… Read more “Big, by Albert W. Vogt III”
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A League of Their Own, by Albert W. Vogt III
Two things began yesterday: women’s history month and Spring Training baseball. Technically, the baseball started the day before, but for me it does not truly commence until… Read more “A League of Their Own, by Albert W. Vogt III”
News of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III
Last weekend I had a choice to make: either Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) or News of the World (2020). I did the superhero movie first because I… Read more “News of the World, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III
There is an old saying that says that life imitates art. At the best of times, we produce images we hope display an idealized glimpse of what… Read more “Saving Mr. Banks, by Albert W. Vogt III”
The Green Mile, by Albert W. Vogt III
Not to harp on this, but there are some suggestions for films I have never seen where after experiencing it I regret, well, everything. Example? Weekend at… Read more “The Green Mile, 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”
Greyhound, by Cameron J. Czaja
Here it is, yet another World War II film that Hollywood keeps churning out every year. I make it sound like I dislike the sub-genre, but on… Read more “Greyhound, by Cameron J. Czaja”
Forrest Gump, by Albert W. Vogt III
Yesterday I reviewed Finding Forrester (2000), so today I thought why not review another movie with the word “forrest” in it? So here we go with Forrest… Read more “Forrest Gump, by Albert W. Vogt III”
Toy Story 4
Before I begin, let me get a disclaimer out of the way: I have not seen Toy Story 1, Toy Story 2, or Toy Story 3. Actually,… Read more “Toy Story 4”
The Legionnaire 