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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.

X2: X-Men United Is an Extraordinary Chiasmus

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I mentioned weeks ago that Jordan asked me to see if X2: X-Men United is a chiasmus, and I agreed. Unfortunately, I got very sick shortly after that, so it took me quite a while to make good on that … Continue reading →

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Music Seems to Represent Love in The Sound of Music

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love The Sound of Music. It’s one of my favorite films. And I recently discovered something special about it I would like to share with you. Each song in The Sound of Music seems to represent a unique aspect … Continue reading →

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My Disappointment with Doogie Howser, M.D.

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I like old TV shows more than new ones. In general, I’m not a big TV watcher. But when I got sick last month and wanted to get my mind off the pain I was experiencing, I figured a medical … Continue reading →

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Eating and Breathing Are Such Luxuries

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

A few weeks ago, I got a fantastic tip from Jordan to analyze X2: X-Men United and see if it’s an example of Cinematic Chiasmus. I was excited to take a look at it. However, many things got in the … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Three Men and a Baby vs. Baby Boom

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

In 1986, there was a famous rivalry between fighter-plane movies in which Top Gun trounced Iron Eagle. In 1988, it was body-switch movies in which Big crushed Vice Versa and 18 Again! But what about 1987? Was there any rivalry … Continue reading →

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It’s Finally Happening

Posted on March 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been on two concurrent journeys over the past 15 years. One involves joke-telling and the other involves homeownership. And both of them are about to collide next month in the best way possible.

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The Hunt for Red October’s Chiasmus

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Jack is back, and so is Jo! The first Jack Ryan film I uncovered as an example of Cinematic Chiasmus was Patriot Games. It turns out that that is not the only film featuring the famed CIA agent to be … Continue reading →

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The Most Surprising Thing About Kung Fu Panda 4

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The fourth film in a series is a big make-or-break moment. It is often where a series runs out of ideas and begins recycling old ones or else it becomes a self-parody. That’s true of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom … Continue reading →

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I Cannot Write Without This

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have learned that I cannot write without something very special. The power I have with words is not something that is natural to me, but it’s a gift. And I’d like to share how I realized that by describing … Continue reading →

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An Experience in Patience I’ll Never Forget

Posted on February 25, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

From an early age, I was told I had a temper. There are probably many reasons that caused me to have this flaw, but I can’t blame anyone for it. It’s a weakness I’ve struggled to overcome all my life. … Continue reading →

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