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.

Why The Sixth Sense’s Twist Works

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I once heard someone criticize The Sixth Sense saying that there’s no way Dr. Malcolm Crowe could have gone for a long period of time without noticing that no one ever made eye contact with him or talked to him … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged film endings, films, m night shyamalan, movie review, movies, the sixth sense | Leave a comment

10 Times Disney Chased Popular Film Trends

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Disney is well known for creating their own film trends. They practically invented the template for feature-length animated movies in the 1930s, released the first movie about video games with 1982’s Tron, and made pirates cool again for a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged batman, bill and ted, chronicles of narnia, comic books, disney, films, home alone, lord of the rings, me, movie review, movies, oh god, robin hood prince of thieves, star wars, superman, wayne and garth | Leave a comment

My Marlin Moment

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

One of my sons recently taught me an important lesson. This is the same son who took many years to tell me that he loves me. During his bedtime routine, he was running around an office chair as he flossed … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, family, fathers, films, finding nemo, movies, parents, pixar, videos | 2 Comments

The Mechanic’s Ending Blows Away the Rest of the Film

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I was starting to get interested in films as a teenager, my mom stoked the flames by introducing me to a number of great ones like Lifeboat and an edited version of Witness. And then she told me about … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged action movies, charles bronson, film endings, films, movie review, movies, the mechanic, videos | 2 Comments

How My Mom Taught Me Not to Fear Scary Movies

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Halloween season is upon us, so in that spirit I would like to share an experience from my childhood involving scary movies. I was forbidden from watching most scary movies for many years, but my parents were wise enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged childhood, family, fiddler on the roof, halloween, holiday, parents, scary movies | 4 Comments

Can You Imagine Seeing a TV Episode Like This Today?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What would you do if you had to choose how you were going to be killed? Imagine living in a nightmarish dystopia in which logic is an enemy and truth is a menace. You’re not being sentenced to death because … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bible, christian, drama, future, God, religion, the obsolete man, the twilight zone, TV shows | 9 Comments

James Cameron’s Many Imitators

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then James Cameron must be one of the most beloved directors in Hollywood. Every one of his films has been aped at least once, sometimes before they even came out. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged abyss, action movies, aliens, avatar, films, james cameron, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator, titanic, true lies | Leave a comment

10 Creative Uses of Pens in Movies

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A pen is just a writing utensil, right? Not when it’s in the hands of creative filmmakers. Pens can become a variety of weapons, tools, and comedic punchlines. Here are 10 creative uses of pens in movies.

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged alien, batman, bourne identity, cliffhanger, goldeneye, hook, indiana jones, james bond, pens, ratatouille, the man who knew too little, the naked gun, videos | 1 Comment

Can Mission: Impossible Survive Without Tom Cruise?

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m old enough to remember a time when the idea of Mission: Impossible being a Tom Cruise action vehicle was as outlandish as James Cameron directing a courtroom drama. Such a thing just seemed to be outside the realm of … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, actors, films, mission impossible, movie franchise, movies, movies based on tv shows, tom cruise | 2 Comments

The Secret Weapon of ’80s Comedies: Elmer Bernstein

Posted on August 27, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What is the most recent live-action comedy film you saw that had a really memorable original score? Liar Liar? Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery? Home Alone? To me, most comedy films of the past few decades have had scores … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged 1980s, comedy, drama, elmer bernstein, film score, films, movies, music, soundtrack, videos | Leave a comment