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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.

A Wonderful Detail I Never Noticed Before in The Parent Trap (1998)

Posted on July 26, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

We are going to talk about one of my favorite movies today. When I find a movie I really enjoy, I often wind up watching it obsessively. Over and over. It’s kind of a blessing and a curse. Because I … Continue reading →

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This Film Scene Sums Up Elon Musk and Twitter Right Now

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I need to write something light and fun. And it just so happens I read about something that, while outwardly serious, easily lends itself to comedy. For a while now, Twitter has been fighting Elon Musk’s attempts to purchase it, … Continue reading →

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Behold the Awesome Symmetry of Akira

Posted on July 12, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Okay, this has been one of the most extraordinary experiences of my 11 years as the Deja Reviewer. Several months ago, a reader of mine named Jordan sent me three movies he had a feeling about being examples of Cinematic … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Mail Has the Perfect Solution to a Love Square

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I promised I would avoid talking about Miraculous: The Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir several months ago. But I have to break that commitment in this article. I recently discovered that a 1998 movie entitled You’ve Got Mail has … Continue reading →

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Feeling Bad for Feeling Bad

Posted on June 28, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My fingers hurt. Nothing new there. But something strange has happened. I had intended to write a different article this week about how this website sometimes feels like my journal, but I found that it would work better if I … Continue reading →

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Unfinished Work

Posted on June 21, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever almost completed a project, but then left it for weeks and not gone back to it to finish the job? I ask because I find myself in that position right now. I recently went through my old … Continue reading →

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Is It Possible to Tell a Complete Story with No Repeated Words?

Posted on June 14, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I reuse a lot of words as I write. If you saw the first drafts of my articles before I publish them, you’d see that I say “so” and “that” far too often. It’s during the editing process that I … Continue reading →

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The Ongoing Miracle of My Hands

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have wonderful news to share! More than a year and a half ago, I took my future into my own hands when I stopped seeking professional medical help for my arthritis. I’m awfully young to have such bad hands, … Continue reading →

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Symmetrically Speaking, Dreamscape Is a Dream Come True

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

If you were to go back in time a couple of months and predict that one of my readers would be able to pick three films that are each perfectly symmetrical in their story structure, I would have answered, “In … Continue reading →

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My Younger Brother Hates Every Martin Short Performance Except This One

Posted on May 24, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Martin Short is an acquired taste. He plays an obnoxious guy really well. Think Father of the Bride, Three Amigos, and Captain Ron. So I can’t really fault anyone for not enjoying his schtick. Personally, I find him endearing. My … Continue reading →

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