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.

Upcoming Movies I’m Looking Forward to Watching

Posted on September 28, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I don’t believe I’ve ever done a list of upcoming movies I’m interested in seeing in theaters. The following are films I can’t stand to wait for. I have to actually go to the theater to enjoy them or I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged dune, films, miraculous, movies, movies based on books, movies based on tv shows, science fiction | 5 Comments

30 Movies Featuring 2+ Batman Movie Villain Actors

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Batman has one of the best rogues’ galleries in the history of comic books. Joker, Penguin, Riddler, Two-Face, Catwoman, Mr. Freeze, and Poison Ivy are all household names on par with Batman and Robin. Since the 1960s, quite a few … Continue reading →

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Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry Gave Us 2 Iconic Sci-Fi Scores Each in 1979

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love the work of composers Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry. They produced so many beautiful scores over the course of their careers. So imagine my delight when I recently realized that each of them created two sublime pieces of … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, alien, composer, film score, films, james bond, jerry goldsmith, john barry, movies, movies based on tv shows, music, science fiction, sequels, soundtrack, star trek, the black hole | 5 Comments

I’m Concerned About the Future of My Alma Mater

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I debated talking about this at all, but I think it’s an important topic to address. I graduated from Brigham Young University more than a decade ago. My parents attended that same school many years before, but they never pressured … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged brigham young university, church of jesus christ of latter-day saints, college, personal, prophet, videos | Leave a comment

Doc’s Advice to Marty at the Start of Back to the Future Part II Was Prescient

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s funny how life imitates art. A couple weeks ago, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told her country’s residents something that sounded oddly familiar. In reference to new COVID-19 lockdowns, she said: “Stay local, and do not congregate. Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged back to the future, covid-19, science fiction, sequels, videos | 1 Comment

10 Spectacular Action Sequences That Have Little or No Music

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Music is ubiquitous in film. If a filmmaker wants to punch up a scene, they often rely on a great soundtrack. This creates many memorable moments. But sometimes it works best to switch off the music for a period of … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged aliens, dirty harry, from russia with love, indiana jones, james bond, jurassic park, raiders of the lost ark, sergeant york, speed, star wars, they live, tron, videos | 2 Comments

My Permanent Scar and What It Represents

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Monday, June 7, 2021 started like any other workday. Or, at least, it started like I used to consider normal for a workday. I got up at my usual ridiculously early time to get in a good workout before putting … Continue reading →

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I Struggle to Sit Through Frustrating Film Scenes Like These

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I finally watched My Cousin Vinny a few weeks ago, and I have some things to say about it. I had heard for years that it’s a great movie, and I was missing out by not watching it. But for … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged comedy, courtroom drama, films, funny, movie review, movies, my cousin vinny, personal, videos | 2 Comments

A Powerful Tool for Overcoming Temptation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been teaching my kids all the Bible stories in order, and we just finished with King David. His story starts so well, but he had one fatal flaw that basically wrecked his life. He gave into temptation, lusting for … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged bible, scriptures, spiderman, temptation, videos | 5 Comments

An Example of Seemingly Random Things Happening for a Reason

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“There are no accidents,” said a wise turtle named Oogway. I believe that to be a true statement. It might seem like a random series of events produced everything we see around us, from life to civilizations, but I don’t … Continue reading →

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