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.

Untangling the Beautiful Complexity of An American in Paris

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

Some people like to examine the endings of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Inception, and The Usual Suspects as masterclasses in complexity. Those film endings are endlessly minable for depth, and they’re quite challenging to decipher. There’s one film I’ve never … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged academy awards, an american in paris, ballet, classic films, dance, film endings, films, gene kelly, love, movie review, movies, oscars, relationships, romance, symbolism | 1 Comment

The Secret Secret Garden Film Adaptation

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

I have a copy of The Secret Garden novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett that I didn’t realize contained a secret hiding in plain sight. The pictures on it are from a film adaptation I didn’t know existed. You see, I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged 1980s, childhood, children films, colin firth, drama, family, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, the secret garden | Leave a comment

The Art of Film Back Covers

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

As a writer, I love reading other authors’ work, especially when they’re trying to sell me on something like a movie. When you buy a physical copy of a film, do you ever read the back cover? It’s fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged academy awards, ben-hur, bill and teds excellent adventure, comedy, drama, dvd, fiddler on the roof, films, movie cover art, movie review, movies, oscars, rocky, science fiction, sequels, speed, superman, the dark knight, titanic, vhs | Leave a comment

An Inspiring Movie for Anyone Struggling with Serious Obstacles in Life

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

Some movies inspire me to be a better man. Standout: The Ben Kjar Story is one of them. It’s a documentary about a good man who managed to find joy in spite of incredible hardships.

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bullies, documentary, drama, films, inspiration, movie review, movies, positivity, sports, true stories, wrestling | 1 Comment

Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged drama, employment, fiddler on the roof, films, getting a job, God, happiness, history, job, miracles, movie review, movies, music, musical, olympics, personal, positivity, songs, videos, work | 2 Comments

How to Train Your Dragon and the Job Hunt

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I think we all feel like Hiccup sometimes. When it comes to finding a job, at least, I have a lot in common with him.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, getting a job, how to train your dragon, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, work | 2 Comments

Why Isn’t This Amazing Piece of Music on the How to Train Your Dragon Soundtrack?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack for many years, and something dawned on me just recently. It’s missing a really amazing piece of music from the film! Have a listen to this.

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, how to train your dragon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, soundtrack, videos | 2 Comments

The Natural and the Epidemic of Sports Betting

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Natural is a special kind of movie that gets better every time I watch it. I was recently pondering on the dangers of sports betting, and this movie came to mind.

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged baseball, classic films, drama, films, gambling, major league baseball, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, robert redford, the natural | Leave a comment

A Miraculous End to the Year

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

2025 has been nothing short of miraculous. When I lost my job in May, I had no idea how things would turn out. Would I be able to find a new job quickly? If not, how would I take care … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged frank capra, george bailey, getting a job, holiday, its a wonderful life, james stewart, new year | 1 Comment

Why I Smile

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas! It’s the most joyous time of the year. I don’t smile because my life is perfect; I smile because my Savior is perfect.

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