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.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How I Uncover Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve written more than a dozen articles explaining how the story structure of some special films fall into the category of Cinematic Chiasmus. These are films that unfold in a particular way in which the events in their first half … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged aliens, back to the future, batman begins, braveheart, chiasmus, dark knight rises, empire strikes back, films, last starfighter, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator, the dark knight, the sixth sense, wargames | 1 Comment

My Favorite Scene in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is filled with memorable scenes. But what is the best one of the bunch? For me, it’s not the Kobayashi Maru test, nor is it Khan’s surprise attack, Kirk’s discovery of the wondrous … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, drama, films, friendship, james t kirk, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels, spock, star trek | 9 Comments

10 Important Life Lessons I Learned from My Mom and Dad

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Happy Thanksgiving. I would like to give thanks this year to my mom and dad for everything they taught me during my formative years. They are such amazing parents, and they gave me so much by teaching me to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged childhood, family, gratitude, holiday, love, parents, personal, relationships, thanksgiving | 3 Comments

I’ve Missed Jeff Goldblum

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I didn’t realize how much I missed Jeff Goldblum’s quirky mannerisms until I watched Thor: Ragnarok. He hasn’t been in many high-profile films in the last decade or two. I know he was in the Independence Day sequel, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, actors, comic books, films, independence day, jeff goldblum, jurassic park, marvel comics, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, thor | 1 Comment

Movies That Managed to Make Mediocre Songs Sound Amazing

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love movie soundtracks. I own quite a few, which I often listen to as I write. There are some tracks that I enjoy at the start, but once they reach a certain point in the song I find myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, back to the future, films, highlander, mortal kombat, movie review, movies, music, pop songs, robin hood prince of thieves, science fiction, songs, soundtrack, videos | 4 Comments

What a Twist! The Sixth Sense Is a Symmetrical Film

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Sixth Sense has one of the most memorable and famous twist endings of all time. But once its secret is revealed is there any mystery left to the film? It turns out that The Sixth Sense does have at … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, death, drama, films, horror, m night shyamalan, movie review, movies, scary movies, the sixth sense | 15 Comments

Before Twilight Was the Original Edward and Bela

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I talked a lot about Ed Wood, and it got me thinking that that film was a trendsetter in more ways than one. It didn’t just inspire others to ironically praise the efforts of bad filmmakers, but it also … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged comedy, ed wood, films, fun, funny, humor, movies, puns, twilight, vampire | Leave a comment

Good Films About Bad Filmmakers

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The 1994 film Ed Wood is an odd masterpiece. Johnny Depp is at his most manic and lovable in that film. He plays the titular writer and director of some of the most famous bad movies of all time, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged bad movies, biographical films, comedy, drama, ed wood, films, funny, movie review, movies, movies based on books, plan 9 from outer space | 3 Comments

The Many Attempts to Recreate the Magic of 1982

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

They say you can’t go home again. But some filmmakers seem to think they can. 1982 was one of the best years for films. In fact, it was so good that many of the films from that year have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged 1980s, 48 hrs, arnold schwarzenegger, blade runner, dark crystal, don bluth, et the extra terrestrial, films, mad max, movie review, movies, poltergeist, rambo, science fiction, secret of nimh, star trek, the thing, tron | 2 Comments

Criticizing Films, Not Fans

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I didn’t care for Wonder Woman. I liked a few scenes in it, but I found most of it to be just okay. When I told that to a friend of mine a little while back, he got mad, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged angry video game nerd, films, james rolfe, movies, videos | Leave a comment