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.

The Beautiful Music of Randy Edelman

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I never obtained formal musical training, so whenever I write about movie soundtracks I fear I come across as clumsy and imprecise. I don’t have the right terms and language to put to into words the feelings I yearn to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged angels in the outfield, chipmunk adventure, composer, dragon the bruce lee story, dragonheart, film score, films, gettysburg, kindergarten cop, movies, music, soundtrack, videos | 1 Comment

Jim Carrey at His Finest

Posted on August 18, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In 1997, Jim Carrey received a then-almost-unheard-of $20 million paycheck for his role as a lawyer named Fletcher Reede in Liar Liar. He’s brilliant throughout the movie, but there is one scene in particular in which he really earned every … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged actors, comedy, courtroom drama, drama, films, jim carrey, movie review, movies, videos | 3 Comments

Get Smart’s Cone of Silence Is a Metaphor for Modern Communication

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Comedy is one of the best ways to shine a light on uncomfortable truths. With that in mind, let’s take a look at this scene from the very first episode of the classic TV show Get Smart.

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comedy, communication, funny, get smart, spy films, TV shows | 2 Comments

The Most Important Thing to Include in Disaster Movies

Posted on August 4, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Disaster movies can be a lot of fun because they show us something we would never expect to see in real life. There’s just something jaw-dropping about watching things that were built up over centuries destroyed in an instant. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups, Videos | Tagged 2012, action movies, disaster movies, films, independence day, movie review, movies, science fiction, videos | Leave a comment

The Beautiful Symmetry of Beauty and the Beast (1991)

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

I had planned on analyzing Spider-Man 3 for a chiastic structure before moving on to any other film, but I couldn’t get Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (1991) out of my head, so it looks like this is the one … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, beauty and the beast, chiasmus, classic films, disney, fairy tales, films, movie review, movies | 16 Comments

Flattery Will Get You Everywhere, Thor

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

When I was first learning about blogging more than a decade and a half ago, I heard that one of the best ways to befriend other bloggers and get people to talk about me was to first talk about them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged bad movies, blog, personal | 1 Comment

Like the First One, Spider-Man 2 Is Also a Chiasmus

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

Did you think we were done finding examples of chiasmus in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy after we explored the symmetrical nature of the original Spider-Man? Well, we’re not done. Not by a long shot. Spider-Man 2 isn’t just the best … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, sam raimi, sequels, spiderman, trilogy | 11 Comments

My Brother, the Nintendo Expert

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

If you’ve followed this website for the past few years, you’ve probably picked up on the fact that I’m one of nine children, and I grew up in a city in Washington State that’s right next door to Redmond. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged childhood, family, nintendo, personal, super mario, video games, washington state | 7 Comments

Independence Day Paradoxically Appeals to Disparate Worldviews

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, I’d like to share an uplifting observation about the 1996 film Independence Day. Today’s riots and feelings of animosity between people who disagree on political issues make me want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged action movies, aliens, environment, films, independence day, movie review, movies, politics, roland emmerich, science fiction, united states | 3 Comments

A Word of Caution About Censoring Old Films

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are times when I can only stand in awe of someone else’s achievement, knowing that I could not have done better than they did. I experienced this feeling a few days ago when I came across a video from … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged censorship, drama, films, free speech, Gone with the Wind, history, movies, movies based on books | 3 Comments