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.

Magic Mirror on the Wall, What Disney Film Is the Most Symmetrical of All? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Walt Disney’s first foray into full-length animated filmmaking in 1937 is an example of symmetrical storytelling. I’m excited to reveal the chiasmus found in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First, I should acknowledge the elephant in the room. Three … Continue reading →

The Intricate Chiasmus of Ever After Will Leave You Stunned

Posted on July 1, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Few movies have such a special power over me as Ever After. The Cinderella story has been told numerous times, but this version stands out because of its beautiful music, messages, and performances. And I’d like to add yet another … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, cinderella, drew barrymore, ever after, fairy tales, films, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance | 4 Comments

Is Forbidden Planet’s Chiasmus a Happy Accident or Did They Plan It?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Forbidden Planet is a wonderful movie. It predated Star Trek, Alien, and other popular science fiction tales, and it set the stage for the direction they would take. As it turns out, it also established an important precedent in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, classic films, drama, films, forbidden planet, movie review, movies, robots, science fiction | 4 Comments

Why Didn’t Steve Guttenberg Become as Big as Tom Hanks?

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some movie stars get big because they appear in big movies. Others make movies big by their very presence in them. For example, there are two actors who started out around the same time in the early 1980s: Tom Hanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, actors, films, movie review, movies, nicholas meyer, police academy, ron howard, sequels, steve guttenberg, three men and a baby, tom hanks | Leave a comment

I Was Dead Wrong About the Final Destination Series

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

At the end of 2022, I wrote an article called “Final Destination Is Unique Among Movie Series.” I felt safe in making this pronouncement because it had been 11 years since the debut of the last film in the series, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged films, final destination, horror, movie franchise, movie review, movies, sequels | Leave a comment

Be Prepared

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. My mom used to joke, “If you ever want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” That’s not to say that God is cruel, but I suppose it’s like hearing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged faith, family, friendship, God, job, money, personal, real life, relationships | 5 Comments

Why I Love The Sound of Music Even More Than Bluey

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Bluey is a great TV show. The music is excellent to listen to, often referencing classical compositions. The visuals are compelling and rich. And the stories are frequently moving. Its primary audience is children, yet it also speaks to adults … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bluey, Christianity, classic films, films, jesus christ, movie review, movies, musical, relationships, religion, the sound of music, TV shows | 1 Comment

What All Borrowers Truly Need

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A wise king once said, “Are we not all beggars?” That begs the question: who are we begging from and what have we borrowed? I’ll answer that a little later. First, I’ve been hearing on the news about people worried … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged blessings, debt, films, forgiveness, God, jesus christ, loan, money, personal, videos | 1 Comment

A Mortgage Was Burned and 3 Lessons Were Learned

Posted on May 13, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

For someone like me, throwing a party is hard. I’m not eager to make a public spectacle of myself, but I do love making personal connections with good people. My shyness is partly why it took me nearly three years … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged books, debt, friendship, fun, house, mortgage burning, party, personal | Leave a comment

The Running Man Comes Full Circle in an Action-Packed Chiasmus

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Unlike Ben Richards, I definitely do requests. And when my amazing reader Jordan asks me to analyze a film to see if it’s a chiasmus, I always say yes! He has a perfect track record, helping me discover the chiasmus … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged 1980s, action movies, arnold schwarzenegger, chiasmus, dystopian future, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, the running man | 6 Comments