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.

The Subtle Meaning of the Scene Where Two-Face Meets the Riddler

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This scene is brilliantly set up so that the visuals complement the dialogue and they work together to demonstrate what is happening in Two-Face’s mind the whole time. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged action movies, batman, comic books, films, movie review, movies, riddler, two-face, videos, villains | 6 Comments

A Joke from Top Secret! (1984) Becomes Reality

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

I am always on the lookout for interesting comparisons between films, and it was surprising to find such a striking parallel between fiction and real life. I never thought a joke could be taken so seriously. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comedy, east germany, funny, government, humor, jokes, murder, music, parody, politics, real life, sad, songs, south africa, top secret | Leave a comment

Fantastic Four Is the Crucible of the MCU

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

The Fantastic Four movies are the crucible of the MCU because they have a way of burning just about everyone except the one man who can light himself on fire. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged actors, black panther, captain america, chris evans, comic books, fantastic four, films, marvel comics, mcu, michael b jordan, movies | 1 Comment

This Is What Most Sequels Feel Like

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

I love Groundhog Day because it offers something new every time I watch it. And on my most recent visitation, I noticed something really cool about the snowman-building scene.

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comedy, films, groundhog day, movie review, movies, sequels, videos | 1 Comment

How The Boss Baby Won Me Over

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

Everything about The Boss Baby appeared to be designed to repel me. By the time the movie hit the 17-minute mark, I was just about ready to shut it off because I thought I knew exactly where it was going and why … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged animated films, baby, cartoon, childhood, children films, comedy, family, films, movie review, movies, relationships, the boss baby | 3 Comments

Timeless Childhood Lessons from the ’90s

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

What I particularly enjoyed from the ’90s was the subtle way that TV stations snuck important life lessons into fun presentations. And there is no better example of this than the “Totally Kids Detective Agency” on Fox. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged childhood, fathers, fun, funny, john walsh, kids shows, nostalgia, parents, timeless films, TV shows, videos | Leave a comment

My First Time Growing Facial Hair

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

It’s amazing what a little facial hair can do to a man… Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged facial hair, fun, mustache, personal | Leave a comment

Why I Don’t Use Profanity

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

Whether you have followed this website for years or you have simply read through a few of my articles, you may have noticed something odd. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged language, personal | 1 Comment

What We Want from Star Wars, and Why We’ll Never Get It

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

People are seeking something from Star Wars. Like Luke Skywalker staring at the two suns on the horizon of Tatooine, we yearn for some vague notion of adventure, but we can’t find the words to describe it. I’m going to give you those words. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged empire strikes back, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, star wars | 6 Comments

Merry Christmas, My Friends

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

Merry Christmas to all of you, my friends! I would like to offer you a Christmas present by walking you through the various categories of my website and my thoughts on why I created them and how they have turned … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged christmas, films, holiday, movies, personal | Leave a comment