Author Archives: Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

About Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Robert Lockard has been a lover of writing since he was very young. He studied public relations in college, graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in 2006. His skills and knowledge have helped him to become a sought-after copywriter in the business world. He has written blogs, articles, and Web content on subjects such as real estate, online marketing and inventory management. His talent for making even boring topics interesting to read about has come in handy. But what he really loves to write about is movies. His favorite movies include: Fiddler on the Roof, Superman: The Movie, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Back to the Future, Beauty and the Beast, The Fugitive, The Incredibles, and The Dark Knight. Check out his website: Deja Reviewer. Robert lives in Utah with his wife and four children. He loves running, biking, reading, and watching movies with his family.

The Moral of Beauty and the Beast (1991): Vincit Qui Se Vincit

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Beauty and the Beast (1991). It’s my favorite movie. And it’s a rare movie that actually puts its moral front and center at the very start. Vincit Qui Se Vincit There’s a tiny detail I never noticed until … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged animated films, beauty and the beast, disney, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, self control | 1 Comment

My Preferred Piece of Music When I’m Tasked with Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Music defines certain periods of my life. I can look back at a time of my life and remember the music I mostly listened to during it. “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” was my jam as a teenager approaching … Continue reading →

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Annie Glenn Had The Right Stuff

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What does it take to be a great man or woman? That’s the question that The Right Stuff asks again and again. Nobody talks about having The Right Stuff in The Right Stuff. It seems like a source of pride … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged drama, films, history, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, stutter, the right stuff, videos | 4 Comments

Why We Write

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Writing is an interesting thing. It can outlast civilizations, give a time capsule of what life was like at a certain period, and provide a shared experience inside one person’s mind. But why do we write? That’s a question I’ve … Continue reading →

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Where My Best Ideas Come from

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I realize that the title I wrote for this article could come across as vague. What I’m talking about is the location I am in when I think of my best ideas for Deja Reviewer articles and other things. Some … Continue reading →

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My Favorite 20 Seconds of the Independence Day Soundtrack

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Independence Day is a bombastic movie with an equally bombastic soundtrack. I love it for its simplicity. The villains have scary music, and the heroes have heroic music. Not much ambiguity there. But there are about 20 seconds tucked away … Continue reading →

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Like RoboCop, Starship Troopers Is as Symmetrical as It Is Satirical

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My Cinematic Chiasmus series began 12 years ago with 1987’s RoboCop, a film directed by Paul Verhoeven, produced by Jon Davison, and co-written by Ed Neumeier. I had noticed that the film seemed to repeat itself quite a bit, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, paul verhoeven, satire, science fiction, starship troopers | Leave a comment

My Kinship with Daniel Jackson in Stargate

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Stargate is a really good movie. It takes a compelling concept and turns it into a fun adventure that spans the known universe. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about today. What I actually want to focus on … Continue reading →

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I Love the Relationship Between Judah Ben-Hur and His Adoptive Father

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently talked about one aspect of Ben-Hur (1959), but there’s so much more to say about this masterpiece of a film. One thing that has always stood out to me is the loving father-son relationship that develops between Roman … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged ancient rome, ben-hur, charlton heston, classic films, drama, family, fathers, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, videos | Leave a comment

The Lockard Theory Strikes Again

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ten years ago, Netflix dedicated a video to my Back to the Future Trilogy chiasmus. That was extraordinary. What a compliment to have my insights into one of the best film trilogies of all time branded as “The Lockard Theory” … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged videos, movies, movie review, science fiction, back to the future, sequels, chiasmus | 2 Comments