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.

Miracles Often Take Time

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

Despite the hard time I’m going through right now, I believe it is a miracle that is unfolding little by little. One of my sisters told me something beautiful recently to cheer me up. She said, “You have people both … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged angel, bible, God, miracles, money, mortgage burning, personal, prophet | 2 Comments

Movie Matchups: Pollyanna vs. It’s a Wonderful Life

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

It’s a Wonderful Life is one of those classic movies that other films love to emulate. I’ve heard Back to the Future compared to it by Siskel and Ebert, and I likened Click to it. There’s one film that I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged classic films, disney, drama, films, frank capra, its a wonderful life, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pollyanna | Leave a comment

Did Back to the Future Part II Predict Endless Jurassic Park Sequels?

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

An interesting thing happened in 2015. The fourth movie in the seemingly dead Jurassic Park franchise debuted in theaters that year: Jurassic World. It revitalized its film series, serving as a bridge between the three original films from 1993-2000 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, jaws, jurassic park, jurassic world, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, steven spielberg | 1 Comment

Magic Mirror on the Wall, What Disney Film Is the Most Symmetrical of All? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

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

Walt Disney’s first foray into full-length animated filmmaking in 1937 is an example of symmetrical storytelling. I’m excited to reveal the chiasmus found in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First, I should acknowledge the elephant in the room. Three … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, classic films, disney, drama, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, relationships, romance, snow white and the seven dwarfs | 1 Comment

The Intricate Chiasmus of Ever After Will Leave You Stunned

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

Few movies have such a special power over me as Ever After. The Cinderella story has been told numerous times, but this version stands out because of its beautiful music, messages, and performances. And I’d like to add yet another … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, cinderella, drew barrymore, ever after, fairy tales, films, love, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance | 4 Comments

Is Forbidden Planet’s Chiasmus a Happy Accident or Did They Plan It?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Forbidden Planet is a wonderful movie. It predated Star Trek, Alien, and other popular science fiction tales, and it set the stage for the direction they would take. As it turns out, it also established an important precedent in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, classic films, drama, films, forbidden planet, movie review, movies, robots, science fiction | 4 Comments

Why Didn’t Steve Guttenberg Become as Big as Tom Hanks?

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some movie stars get big because they appear in big movies. Others make movies big by their very presence in them. For example, there are two actors who started out around the same time in the early 1980s: Tom Hanks … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, actors, films, movie review, movies, nicholas meyer, police academy, ron howard, sequels, steve guttenberg, three men and a baby, tom hanks | Leave a comment

I Was Dead Wrong About the Final Destination Series

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

At the end of 2022, I wrote an article called “Final Destination Is Unique Among Movie Series.” I felt safe in making this pronouncement because it had been 11 years since the debut of the last film in the series, … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared

Posted on June 3, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Life doesn’t always go the way we expect. My mom used to joke, “If you ever want to hear God laugh, tell Him your plans.” That’s not to say that God is cruel, but I suppose it’s like hearing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged faith, family, friendship, God, job, money, personal, real life, relationships | 5 Comments

Why I Love The Sound of Music Even More Than Bluey

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Bluey is a great TV show. The music is excellent to listen to, often referencing classical compositions. The visuals are compelling and rich. And the stories are frequently moving. Its primary audience is children, yet it also speaks to adults … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bluey, Christianity, classic films, films, jesus christ, movie review, movies, musical, relationships, religion, the sound of music, TV shows | 1 Comment