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Author Archives: Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer
I Didn’t Realize People Thought So Poorly of Back to the Future Part III
Ah, the foibles of youth. Growing up, I used to read my local newspaper, and I especially enjoyed the section that focused on what was on TV that week. This was back when local channels and cable were big. And … Continue reading
Posted in Movies That Improve
Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, time travel, trilogy, western genre
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Check Out My Brother’s Amazing Article Predicting the Future of Nintendo
I’m not the only member of my family who loves to share innovative ideas in writing. Every one of my brothers has written amazing books/articles I’ve had the privilege of reading, and I’d like to share one of them with … Continue reading
Revenge of the Sith Is a Chiasmus
When my friend Jordan asks me if I can take a look at a movie for him to see if it’s a chiasmus, I say yes. And when that movie is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, … Continue reading
Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus
Tagged action movies, chiasmus, films, movie review, movies, revenge of the sith, science fiction, star wars, star wars prequels
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Sir Thomas More’s Words Feel Incredibly Relevant
It might seem at times that we are living in unprecedented circumstances. But there is nothing new under the sun. Rather than seeking new wisdom, I suggest we look to the wisdom of the past to guide us through our … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged a man for all seasons, films, history, movies, sir thomas more
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10 Things Honest People Don’t Say
Honest people have a funny way of talking. I’ll explain more about that after we address 10 things you basically never hear an honest person say. By the way, I’m not saying if you’ve said any of these things that … Continue reading
Posted in Random Stuff, Videos
Tagged action movies, back to the future, ferris buellers day off, films, fun, funny, humor, last starfighter, lethal weapon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, movies based on tv shows, pirates of the caribbean, star trek, starsky and hutch, the godfather, the graduate, the matrix
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Be a Teacher
In A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More gives sage advice to a young man named Richard Rich that is summarized by the sentence: “Be a teacher.” What he means by those three words is far more eloquent than … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes
Tagged a man for all seasons, drama, england, films, history, movie review, movies, sir thomas more, temptation
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You Are Here for a Reason
Superman: The Movie is one of my favorite films of all time for a reason. One of the best things about it is the surprising amount of depth to be found in its story. And I’d like to share something … Continue reading
Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos
Tagged action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, superman
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Why Season 8 Is My Favorite of Mystery Science Theater 3000
I strive to admit when I am wrong. A long time ago, I wrote an article about Mystery Science Theater 3000 in which I said that I didn’t like Pearl Forrester, Observer, and Professor Bobo. I preferred Dr. Clayton Forrester … Continue reading
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Tagged bad movies, comedy, films, funny, movies, mst3k, mystery science theater 3000, science fiction, TV shows
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I Painted a Picture
I am no artist. Words are my brushstrokes, and a blank piece of paper is my canvas. Writing has always been my strength and drawing my weakness. So it’s a rare feat when I take the time to paint a … Continue reading
6 Vehicles in Movies That Get Destroyed One Piece at a Time
There are plenty of car crashes in action movies. But sometimes, like enjoying a sumptuous meal, movies take their time to destroy a car (or other type of vehicle) one piece at a time until they’re basically unusable. Here are … Continue reading
