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.

Innerspace Is Appropriately the First Mini Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Dennis Quaid is about to make this third appearance in a Cinematic Chiasmus article. He’s previously appeared in my Dreamscape and The Parent Trap (1998) articles. And today he gets to add another feather to his cap as we explore … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged 1980s, action movies, chiasmus, comedy, films, innerspace, movie review, movies, science fiction | 2 Comments

A Radical Change to the Way I Handle Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ten years ago, I wrote my first Cinematic Chiasmus article, which was about RoboCop. That one exploded in popularity, which took me by surprise. Since then, I’ve published about three dozen of these types of articles. They’re some of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, films, movies | 4 Comments

A Brilliant Detail I Just Discovered in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of my favorite movies. I’ve both praised and poked a little fun at it over the years in my reviews. It’s an exceptional film, no matter what. I know this because (nearly 70 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, egypt, films, God, history, moses, movie review, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, the ten commandments, videos | 4 Comments

Christ Is Lord

Posted on December 25, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas, one and all! Today is the most wonderful day of the year because on it we honor the Creator and Savior of the world, Jesus Christ. I love living in a country that enshrines Christmas Day as the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged christmas, God, holiday, jesus christ | Leave a comment

The Oath Is a Good Movie That Brings Up Lots of Big Questions

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As I mentioned two weeks ago, I saw The Oath. And I liked it. It’s a heartfelt movie that gave me a lot to think about. What I like most about it is that it takes the concept of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged book of mormon, chronicles of narnia, drama, films, lord of the rings, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, The Oath | 2 Comments

I Love the Way They Did the Dune (2021) Title Font

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love every version of Dune. From the 1984 David Lynch film to the 2000 Sci-Fi Channel miniseries, it’s just a great story in spite of technical limitations. I’ve heard that the 2021 version is the best by far, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, dune, frank herbert, movie titles, movies, movies based on books, science fiction | 2 Comments

I’m Excited to See The Oath (2023) Next Week

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I don’t usually express excitement about a movie that hasn’t come out yet, but I’m going to make an exception for The Oath (2023). It’s coming out this Friday, December 8. One of my brothers told me about it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged action movies, book of mormon, films, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, The Oath, videos | 1 Comment

I Understand How Rudy Felt

Posted on November 28, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve likened myself to Rudy Ruettiger before, especially in my college experience. But all these years later, I have found something new to relate to in his plight.

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged drama, films, football, God, inspiration, movies, rudy, sports | Leave a comment

Special Thanksgiving Message

Posted on November 21, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I hope you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this week. This is a special time to turn our thoughts to our Creator and give thanks to Him for the bounteous blessings He has bestowed upon us.

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A Much Better Man Than Me

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m not proud of the article I wrote last week. My heart wasn’t in it, but I didn’t know how to refuse to write it. An amazing reader of mine named Jay had sent me a complete summary of how … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged chiasmus, films, movies, personal, relationships, the big lebowski | 1 Comment