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 Brilliance of Clue’s 3 Endings

Posted on July 11, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Clue is a remarkable movie. It managed to accomplish the seemingly impossible task of turning a simple board game into a richly dark comedy. The brilliance of the filmmakers is that they realized this isn’t an Agatha Christie whodunnit where … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged board games, clue, comedy, film endings, films, movie review, movies, mystery | Leave a comment

All 6 Terminator Films Summed Up in a Few Words

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

We’re going to use a little clever wordplay to boil down each movie in the Terminator series to its essence. Okay, most of these descriptions are more than one word, but I’m including them in the One-Word Film Reviews section … Continue reading →

Posted in One-Word Film Reviews | Tagged action movies, films, fun, funny, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator | Leave a comment

The Biggest Problem with Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead

Posted on June 27, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember somehow watching Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead as a kid and actually enjoying it. I’m not sure if my mom even knew I saw it. It must have been the film’s final part that won me over because that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Get Worse | Tagged 1990s, comedy, film endings, films, movie review, movies, relationships | 3 Comments

10 Examples of Hypnotic Movie Music

Posted on June 20, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some music sounds like circles – spirals of sound that send your consciousness down an engrossing path. Here are 10 examples of absolutely hypnotizing movie music that draw me in every time I hear them, and I have to listen … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged american tail, anastasia, animated films, dune, films, hellraiser, karate kid, maleficent, movies, music, raiders of the lost ark, songs, soundtrack, the black hole, the godfather, vertigo, videos | 3 Comments

I Wish I Had Seen This Ventriloquist Special as a Kid

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife recently introduced our kids and me to a TV special from 1988 starring a ventriloquist named Ronn Lucas. Actually, it’s starring a dummy named Buffalo Billy, while Lucas just kind of bumbles his way through the show. Of … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems, Videos | Tagged 1980s, comedy, fun, funny, kids shows, ventriloquist, videos | Leave a comment

Raiders of the Lost Ark Is a Symmetrical Masterpiece

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I know I said that I have three more Cinematic Chiasmus articles to write, which were submitted by a reader of mine named Jay. I promise I’ll get to those. But I had such a powerful impression that I needed … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged 1980s, action movies, chiasmus, classic films, films, george lucas, indiana jones, movie review, movies, raiders of the lost ark, steven spielberg | 4 Comments

Indiana Jones and the Victims of Their Own Success

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last December, I talked about Final Destination being a rarity among film franchises for ending on a high note. Now it’s time to talk about its antithesis.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, films, george lucas, indiana jones, movie franchise, movies, steven spielberg, trilogy | 1 Comment

10 Things I Appreciate About Airport 1975

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I like Airport. There hadn’t been anything quite like it until it came out in 1970, and it won the Best Picture Academy Award, kickstarting the disaster-movie craze for the rest of the decade. I have a soft spot for … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged action movies, airplane, airport film, charlton heston, disaster movies, films, movie review, movies, sequels | 4 Comments

Is Caleb Hammer Actually Helping People?

Posted on May 16, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A few months ago, I discovered a YouTuber named Caleb Hammer. He’s kind of like Dave Ramsey, showcasing mostly young people’s dire financial situations and striving to help them reach prosperity. While Ramsey has a proven track record stretching back … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged caleb hammer, dave ramsey, debt, God, money, youtube | 10 Comments

Why Data Is the Best Star Trek: The Next Generation Character

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember years ago on Reddit visiting the Star Trek subreddit and finding a post entitled, “I just finished watching TNG for the first time. Who is your favorite character, and why is it Data?” That made me laugh. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged robots, science fiction, star trek, TV shows | 1 Comment