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.

Who Was The Road to El Dorado Made for?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember hearing about The Road to El Dorado in 2000 during my senior year of high school. It looked too juvenile for me. However, I did hear that it had some adult stuff in it, like characters getting naked … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged adventure, animated films, children films, dreamworks, films, movie review, movies, sinbad legend of the seven seas, the road to el dorado | 5 Comments

Movie Matchups: Watchmen vs. 2010: The Year We Make Contact

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Watchmen and 2010: The Year We Make Contact have quite a bit in common. I didn’t realize that until my eldest brother pointed out some of the connections to me. And then it dawned on me. They both tell the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged 2010, action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, sequels, soviet union, space exploration, superhero, war, watchmen | Leave a comment

Bedtime Story: The Magic Ring

Posted on February 22, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The first short story I shared was a little on the dark side. That one was entitled “The Strange Fruit.” Not all of them will be like that, though. This one has a much more upbeat tone and ending. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged bedtime story, fun, kindness, relationships, short stories | Leave a comment

I Think I Found James Horner’s Inspiration for ‘Willow’s Theme’

Posted on February 15, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever listened to a piece of classical music and thought to yourself, “This sounds awfully familiar?” Plenty of people have dissected the main Star Wars theme to discover its classical roots, for example. But I recently found something … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged action movies, classical music, fantasy, films, james horner, movies, music, soundtrack, willow | 9 Comments

Everything I Wanted to Say About Red Notice in One Video

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A few months ago, I forced myself to sit through a Netflix movie called Red Notice. I had heard it was great fun from one of my brothers, so I wanted to give it a fair chance. Unfortunately, I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged action movies, comedy, films, movie review, movies, netflix, videos | 1 Comment

Do We Have to Lose Things to Truly Appreciate Them?

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Until recently, I had only ever known a world of smells and tastes. Flavors. Spices. Sweets. Sours. Richness. Bitterness. The whole spectrum. But a few weeks ago, all that went away. On January 11, 2022, my sense of smell and … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bourne identity, God, movies, personal, tuesdays with morrie, videos | Leave a comment

If Holidays Were Superheroes

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Holidays are meant to be special. Under other circumstances, they might be considered regular days. Like when Rocky Balboa tells Adrien, “To you, it’s Thanksgiving. But to me, it’s Thursday.” However, what gives holidays a touch of magic is the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, animated films, batman, captain america, comic books, films, holiday, incredibles, iron man, miraculous, movies, shazam, spiderman, superhero, superman, thor, wolverine, x-men | Leave a comment

How the Kobayashi Maru Test Demonstrates Character

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This is why I love Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. There are an infinite number of things to talk about in it. What I’d like to focus on today is the Kobayashi Maru test. It’s a test of … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged 1980s, action movies, characters, films, james t kirk, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, space, spock, star trek, videos | Leave a comment

Bedtime Story: The Strange Fruit

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’d like to try something different than my usual fare. My kids are pretty awesome. They love when I share a bedtime story with them. I used to search online for bedtime stories, but all the ones I found were … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged death, fruit, morality, short stories | 1 Comment

Spider-Man: No Way Home Is the Best Nostalgia Can Offer

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Like most of you, I was born into a much different world than the one we exist in now. I got to experience the ‘80s and ‘90s. The unique cultures those decades possessed. The unique creations they spawned. But about … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, nostalgia, science fiction, sequels, spiderman | 2 Comments