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.

Everything Changed with James Bond After The World Is Not Enough

Posted on May 5, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

An actor’s third outing of James Bond is often remembered as his greatest performance and the best film of his tenure. Sean Connery’s Goldfinger built upon the first two films to perfect the template that future films would follow. Roger … Continue reading →

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Thunk from The Croods: You Have Issues

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Time for some fun. I had a silly thought about Thunk in The Croods, which I then put together into this little graphic. Enjoy!

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, fun, funny, humor, jokes, movie review, movies, the croods | Leave a comment

Ben-Hur (1959) and the Emptiness of Seeking Revenge

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I recently rewatched Ben-Hur (1959), that classic film that won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and I discovered something amazing about it. This may not come across as groundbreaking, but I realized that the film paints … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged ben-hur, classic films, drama, forgiveness, history, jesus christ, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, revenge movie, roman empire | Leave a comment

James Cameron’s Amazing Flip from 1994 to 1997

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

The years 1994 and 1997 were significant for James Cameron. He had two big films that came out those years that went head-to-head with other big blockbusters. And the results are telling because they flipped spectacularly in Cameron’s favor.

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged academy awards, action movies, drama, forrest gump, james bond, james cameron, leonardo dicaprio, movie review, movies, movies based on books, oscars, relationships, robert zemeckis, titanic, tom hanks, tomorrow never dies, true lies | Leave a comment

A Piece of Music That Gets Me Revved Up for a Big Challenge

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

Do you ever listen to music when you’re about to attempt something difficult? Something that gets your heart pumping. Some people like “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III or “Barbarian Horde” from Gladiator. Those are both solid pieces of … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged 1980s, action movies, film score, films, last starfighter, movie review, movies, music, science fiction, soundtrack, videos | Leave a comment

11 Things I Learned from 8 Months of Unemployment

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I lost my job of 15 years on May 22, 2025 and started a new job on February 2, 2026. So I was out of work for a little over eight months. That wasn’t how I planned to spend last … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged employment, family, getting a job, God, job, money, personal, positivity, relationships, work | 3 Comments

Each Story Beat in Fiddler on the Roof Has a Perfect Match

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Jo’s matchmaking skills are even better than those of Yente the matchmaker! She already helped me discover the chiasmus in How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Lion King, The Hunt for … Continue reading →

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A Much Better Version of My Chiasmus of the World

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m sure I’m not the first one to consider the idea that the entire history of the world is a chiasmus. However, I didn’t know how to find the edges of such a large puzzle and fit them together. That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Videos, Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged bible, chiasmus, God, history, jesus christ, videos, youtube | Leave a comment

After 3 Years of Searching, I Finally Found an Obscure 1970s Film!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In 2023, I started to have an itch to find a 1970s movie that I didn’t even know the title of. I described it in my article, “My Quest to Find an Obscure 1970s Film.” It’s frustrating to be convinced … Continue reading →

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This Simple Scene in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Is Stunning

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Can we all just take a moment to marvel at the complexity of this little dance number in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers? The song is called “Lonesome Polecat.”

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