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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.

I Love My Work

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Several years ago, a friend of mine asked me how to start a blog and keep it going. I told him that he needs to love what he writes about. There’s no other way to consistently create something worth reading.

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10 Great Storyteller Scenes

Posted on November 13, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The conventional wisdom is that because film is a visual medium, filmmakers should always take a show-not-tell approach to storytelling. But there are always exceptions to the rule. Sometimes the combination of a good actor and quality dialogue can mesmerize … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Had an Idea That No One Else Has Had Before?

Posted on November 6, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever had an idea that no one else has had before? An original thought that you were the first to come up with. An overlooked detail only you noticed. I ask because I recently rewatched A Beautiful Mind, … Continue reading →

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I Wouldn’t Be Surprised If the Alien Symbiote Appears in the Next Spider-Man Film

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The last time I made a prediction about Spider-Man, it came true in the next three films. I’m talking about when I speculated about Spider-Man finally leaving New York City on the big screen and, sure enough, he went to … Continue reading →

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Ayn Rand Predicted the NPC Meme 75 Years Ago

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

If you’ve never heard of a real-life non-playable character (or NPC), here is a video that explains it quite well:

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Hitting Rock Bottom

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I rarely start writing without a firm grasp of what I intend to say and where it’s going to go. I’m just going to have to wing it and hope that something good comes from this.

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What’s Wrong with Me?

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Something feels wrong. I love movies in general, but it’s been a long time since I cared about any movie in particular. Continue reading →

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Star Trek’s Whales and Wails

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek’s literary references and intense drama combine to form a little thing I like to call Star Trek’s Whales and Wails. Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice at The Office

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I enjoy good books and witty TV shows. And wouldn’t you know it, I found that two of my favorite pieces of entertainment that fall into these two categories resemble each other in surprising detail. Many of the characters in … Continue reading →

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Terminator 2 and The Spy Who Shagged Me Are Pretty Much the Same Movie

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m feeling much better this week, and I am stoked to share this movie comparison, which was also inspired by a conversation with another of my brothers. I had just finished watching Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me for … Continue reading →

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