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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.

Movie Matchups: Santa Claus: The Movie vs. Superman: The Movie

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Oh, those crazy Salkinds. If you’re not a Superman fan you probably don’t have a clue who Ilya and Alexander Salkind are. Back in the ‘70s and early ‘80s they had huge aspirations for the U.S. film industry. They wanted … Continue reading →

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10 Classic Films You Probably Didn’t Know Are Based on Books

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This isn’t the first time I’ve delved into film adaptations of novels. I’ve listed movies that barely resemble the books they’re based on and movies that contradict their books’ endings. This time I’ll go a little more obscure and share … Continue reading →

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10 Films (Besides Raiders of the Lost Ark) Whose Heroes Have No Effect on the Outcome of the Story

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember when The Big Bang Theory ruined Raiders of the Lost Ark by pointing out the “glaring story problem” that the iconic hero Indiana Jones has absolutely no effect on the outcome of the story? None at all. At those … Continue reading →

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This Is What Should Be on the Welcome Sign to Chevy Chase, MD

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The title says it all, and so does this picture, courtesy of the classic comedy, Fletch. Enjoy!

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Movie Matchups: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vs. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Christmas is coming early this year. I usually save my Christmas article for later in the month of December, but the good folks at Rifftrax preempted me by scheduling their riff of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians to come to movie … Continue reading →

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What I Learned from Two Days of Intense Suffering

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I awoke on the morning of Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the usual time of 6 a.m., and I immediately felt something was wrong. I had had a hard time falling asleep the night before and had only gotten about … Continue reading →

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The Man with the Golden Pun: Funny Descriptions of All 6 James Bonds

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Who doesn’t love James Bond? Long before Jason Bourne shot onto the scene, Bond was charming audiences with his unique combination of sophistication and brutal efficiency. No two actors who played Bond are exactly the same, which is why I’ve … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: Untamed Heart

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Long before Twilight romanticized the notion of a mysterious boy sneaking into a girl’s bedroom at night to watch her sleep, Untamed Heart did it without being creepy. And long before Moulin Rouge overused the line, “The greatest thing you’ll … Continue reading →

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Was It a Good Idea for Bryan Singer to Return to X-Men After a Decade-long Absence?

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Bryan Singer is a talented director, no question. That admission might sound out of place coming from a guy who poked fun at Singer’s initials and said that Superman Returns gets worse every time I see it. But it’s true. … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Wreck-It Ralph vs. Tron

Posted on October 29, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Disney cemented its role as the king of video-game movies with the debut of Wreck-It Ralph in 2012. It might be a coincidence, but Wreck-It Ralph debuted 30 years after another famous Disney movie, Tron, and the characters celebrate the … Continue reading →

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