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.

Sgt. Bilko Is an Underrated Comedy

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Jonathan Lynn doesn’t seem to get much respect as a director. And yet he directed several excellent films, including Clue, My Cousin Vinny, and Sgt. Bilko (1996). Yes, I lump that last film in with those earlier ones because I … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged clue, comedy, films, funny, humor, movies, sgt bilko, steve martin, videos | 1 Comment

Pleasant Surprises: Now and Then

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you remember how you felt when you first heard that the likes of Captain America, Thor, Iron Man, and the Hulk were actually going to appear in the same film together or that two living legends like Al Pacino … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged 1990s, actors, childhood, drama, films, girls, movies, now and then | Leave a comment

Overcoming the Fear of Name-Calling

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Being called a mean name hurts. My parents taught me to ignore personal insults, but that was easier said than done. Thankfully, I managed to avoid stooping to my bullies’ level and instead killed them with kindness. It’s so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged back to the future, bullies, films, movies, star trek, the big lebowski, TV shows | Leave a comment

6 Movies Contained Within The Fountainhead

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Fountainhead was first published in 1943, and it’s had quite an impact ever since. Its story is so epic and contains so many elements that entire films have been made about plot points that are only small parts of … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged amadeus, ayn rand, books, films, indecent proposal, movies, the fountainhead, the princess bride, the producers, tucker, wolfgang amadeus mozart | 4 Comments

Each Toy Story Movie Summed Up in 1 Word

Posted on July 23, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was worried when I heard that there was going to be a Toy Story 4 because the third one ended the series on a high note. I thought that it could only be downhill from there. But I was … Continue reading →

Posted in One-Word Film Reviews | Tagged animated films, films, movie review, movies, pixar, sequels, toy story | 7 Comments

Why 007 Can Never Be a Woman

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Beyond the fact that Ian Fleming created him as a white man and that’s how he’s always been portrayed on film and TV from the very beginning, James Bond can never be a woman for a few important reasons. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, actors, films, james bond, movies | 7 Comments

Is ‘Hasta La Vista, Baby’ a Bait-and-Switch?

Posted on July 9, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Terminator 2: Judgment Day has a number of great lines, and probably the most famous is Arnold Schwarzenegger’s legendary delivery of “Hasta la vista, baby.” But I’ve started to wonder if it was originally intended as a bait-and-switch, meaning that … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged arnold schwarzenegger, batman and robin, james cameron, puns, sequels, terminator, videos | Leave a comment

How to Earn People’s Respect

Posted on July 2, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently sat down with a couple of researchers who wanted to hear my opinion on banking. And I gave them an interview they’ll never forget. I told them that I didn’t trust banks or credit unions because of my … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bulworth, films, liar liar, movie review, movies, office space, relationships, the shawshank redemption, videos | 4 Comments

The Original Anna and Elsa Didn’t End Well

Posted on June 25, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My oldest brother, who inspired the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade/Tomb Raider comparison, is back with another movie matchup along those same lines. It turns out that more than 20 years before Frozen debuted, there was another Anna and Elsa. Specifically … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, animated films, comedy, films, frozen, fun, funny, humor, indiana jones, movies | 2 Comments

Dumb and Dumber vs. The Man Who Knew Too Little

Posted on June 18, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Dumb and Dumber has a lot in common with The Man Who Knew Too Little. They’re both ‘90s comedies, and they feature top-tier comedians: the former stars Jim Carrey early in his career while the latter stars Bill Murray late … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged 1990s, bill murray, comedy, dumb and dumber, films, funny, humor, jim carrey, movies, movies based on books, the man who knew too little | 2 Comments