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.

This Video Inspired Me to Get Back in Shape

Posted on September 26, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This article is going to be different than my usual fare. It’s dedicated to anyone who wants to improve himself or herself in some way. I love brave people. It takes a fearless mind to make a video like this:

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged abs, exercise, fitness, videos, workout, youtube | Leave a comment

Lessons from The Lion King

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Are there any important lessons we might glean from The Lion King that relate to current events and trends? Let’s find out.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged animated films, disney, films, movie review, movies, the lion king | 4 Comments

Bruce Wayne vs. Francisco d’Anconia

Posted on September 12, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Batman made his debut in Detective Comics in 1939 and then 18 years later a similar character showed up in the Ayn Rand novel Atlas Shrugged. That character is Francisco d’Anconia. These are two of my favorite fictional heroes, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, atlas shrugged, ayn rand, batman, batman begins, bruce wayne, christopher nolan, comic books, dc comics, drama, films, francisco d'anconia, movie review, movies, relationships | 4 Comments

Sequels That Show What Happened Right After the First Film’s End Credits Rolled

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

Most sequels acknowledge the fact that a lot of time passes in between film productions by showing us familiar characters in new situations, a la Die Hard 2. After all, it probably wouldn’t have been much fun to see what … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged back to the future, evil dead, films, halloween, horror, iron man, james bond, karate kid, lord of the rings, mortal kombat, movie review, movies, planet of the apes, rocky, sequels, spiderman, star trek, star wars, superman, the matrix | 2 Comments

Strong Female Characters: Joss Whedon vs. James Cameron

Posted on August 30, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Joss Whedon and James Cameron are famous for their strong female characters. For example, Cameron singlehandedly turned Sigourney Weaver into an action star while Whedon basically did the same for Scarlett Johansson. Even though they are both really good at … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged abyss, action movies, aliens, avengers, characters, films, firefly, james cameron, joss whedon, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, serenity, terminator, titanic, true lies | 4 Comments

Andrew Garfield and the George Lazenby Effect

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In the Spider-Man film series, will Andrew Garfield be remembered in much the same way that George Lazenby is often seen as the odd man out among James Bond actors? Both of these actors faced the tough task of being … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, actors, andrew garfield, comic books, films, george lazenby, james bond, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, science fiction, sequels, spiderman | 2 Comments

5 Funny Observations About Films

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

I have a funny way of looking at films. Sometimes my powers of observation lead to entirely new ways of analyzing films’ plots while other times they yield silly puns. Today I present the latter. Please enjoy these five funny … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged back to the future, films, fun, funny, guardians of the galaxy, humor, jokes, movies, predator, puns, science fiction, sequels, spiderman, toy story | 3 Comments

There Are Only 2 Kinds of Superman Movies

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Since Superman: The Movie, there have really only been two kinds of Superman movies. Superman and Superman II provide the framework for every film featuring the Man of Steel that has come after. Here they are: Origin Story, Followed by … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, superman | 3 Comments

What If the T-1000 Had Found Miles Dyson First?

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s a perfect sequel that goes full speed ahead and leaves little time to wonder about any possible paradoxes or other directions the story could have taken in the second half. One thing is … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator | 2 Comments

So, Cars 2 Is Kind of Great

Posted on July 25, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Cars 2 does everything a good sequel isn’t supposed to do: It focuses on a minor character from the first film while essentially sidelining the expected main character. It doesn’t follow the same story pattern as the first film. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged animated films, cars, comedy, films, movie review, movies, pixar, sequels, spy films | 4 Comments