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.

Getting Back in the Swing of Things

Posted on May 26, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It has been nearly three years since I published my last Cinematic Chiasmus, and that is far too big of a gap. I’m pleased to announce that I have a new one currently in the works. These types of articles … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus, Updates | Tagged chiasmus, new | 1 Comment

10 Heartwarming ‘You Are Not Alone’ Movie Scenes

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love movies that not only have happy endings but also reward their heroes’ lonely travails by inspiring others to rise up and support them. Here are 10 “you are not alone” scenes that will inspire you not to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged angels in the outfield, films, ghostbusters, lord of the rings, movies, quigley down under, rudy, sequels, spiderman, star trek, star wars, three musketeers, videos, wedding singer | 3 Comments

Trying to Remember Movie Characters’ Names

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m going to do something I’ve never done before. There are some movies I absolutely love, and I’d like to see how many character names I can remember from them without looking them up. These are just all off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged alien, aliens, back to the future, characters, fiddler on the roof, fugitive, ghostbusters, karate kid, movies, mulan, names, predator, robocop, rudy, three amigos | 4 Comments

What Happens When We Fail to Heed Sir Thomas More’s Warning

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Five years ago, I offered 10 timely lessons from A Man for All Seasons (1966), and I’m sure many of us recently observed a high-profile example of what happens when #1 on that list is violated. We’ll get to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged a man for all seasons, classic films, films, history, laws, movies, politics, sir thomas more, videos | 3 Comments

Middle Movies Everyone Agrees Are the Best in Their Trilogies

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Even though it seems like everyone disagrees on just about every imaginable topic, it’s nice to know that there are at least some things we can all agree upon. Take, for example, movie trilogies. There are a number of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, batman, comic books, empire strikes back, evil dead, films, mad max, movie review, movies, movies based on books, sam raimi, sequels, spiderman, star wars, the dark knight, the godfather, x-men | 3 Comments

Our Bray-ve New World

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The puppet masters who have made it simple to enjoy hookup culture, courageous to buck normalcy, and easy to get credit have now closed the doors and are herding us into our nice, comfortable cages. My fellow donkeys, welcome to the bray-ve new world. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, classic films, disney, films, movie review, movies, pinocchio, roosh v, videos | 1 Comment

The Deep Message Buried in TMNT 2: The Secret of the Ooze

Posted on April 14, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2: The Secret of the Ooze isn’t really well-known as a deep philosophical film. It’s mostly filled with juvenile humor that appealed to me as a child. But upon reflection, I realized that there actually is … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comic books, films, movie review, movies, sequels, teenage mutant ninja turtles | 7 Comments

It’s All Right When Everything Goes Wrong

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When times get tough, I try to look on the bright side and count my blessings. I don’t feel so bad about the social distancing and isolation right now in part because the last year has been so hard for … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged disaster movies, films, m night shyamalan, mel gibson, movies, personal, science fiction, signs, videos | 3 Comments

General Beringer Shows How to Trade Insults Like a Boss

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I listed 10 details that elevate WarGames above most thrillers, I criminally left out one of the best characters in the movie, General Beringer. This guy is amazing in every one of his scenes. He has a commanding presence … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged films, movies, videos, wargames | Leave a comment

Wreck-It Ralph Sums Up My Feelings on Modern TV Shows

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Despite reading all of the available books in the Song of Ice and Fire series, I’ve never watched an episode of Game of Thrones. Despite watching every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a kid and adult, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, disney, game of thrones, movie violence, star trek, the witcher, TV shows, videos, wreck it ralph | Leave a comment