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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: Star Trek Generations through Star Trek (2009) vs. The Karate Kid Films

Posted on June 4, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I did a massive comparison of the first six Star Trek films and the Rocky series. Even though those two series seemed to have nothing in common on the surface, they turned out to have numerous similarities when … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: The Original Star Trek Films vs. The Rocky Films

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Let’s go where no Star Trek comparison has ever gone before: the Rocky series. I love both of these film series. It was actually a delight when I realized that they both charted an identical course that led to extremely … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Watchmen vs. The Incredibles

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Incredibles feels like someone dared Brad Bird to make a PG version of Watchmen. 1986’s Watchmen is quite possibly the most influential graphic novel of all time, so it’s no surprise that a film that both parodies and glorifies … Continue reading →

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Iron Man 3 Is What Iron Man 2 Should Have Been

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It was with some trepidation that I went to see Iron Man 3 this past weekend. I’ve made no secret of my disdain for Iron Man 2, which I compared to RoboCop 2 last year. In fact, my first review … Continue reading →

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Will the Next Star Wars Trilogy Stray Far, Far Away from the Original Formula?

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The original Star Wars trilogy is a classic for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that it exploited the traditional storytelling method (setup, conflict, resolution) in quite possibly the most effective way ever. A New Hope … Continue reading →

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A Rested Development: The Evolution of Cancelled-TV-Show Comebacks

Posted on May 1, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Arrested Development is getting a second chance at life after the show was cancelled back in 2006. Its fourth season will debut on Netflix later this month. Thank goodness because it really is a hilarious and original sitcom. Over the … Continue reading →

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10 Films That Contradict the Endings of the Books They’re Based on

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My article “10 Films That Barely Resemble the Books They’re Based on” was a huge hit a few weeks ago, receiving more comments than any of my other articles. One commenter, who went by the initials HJ, said, “I’d like … Continue reading →

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Famous Filmmakers with Ironic Initials

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

Today I’m going to do something completely different. Normally I write a thousand-word article providing a fun twist on movies. This time I’m going to use very few words and rely mainly on images and a few letters to provide … Continue reading →

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10 Films That Barely Resemble the Books They’re Based on

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Adapting a book into a film is hard, which is why some filmmakers just say “Forget it,” and make their own movie while paying lip service to the source material. Sometimes this cavalier attitude leads to some surprisingly amazing films. … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: Wrongfully Accused

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Wrongfully Accused is a criminally underrated film. Made in 1998, at the tail end of the golden age of movie parodies, it is a hilarious film that pokes fun at The Fugitive, Mission: Impossible, The Usual Suspects, and many other … Continue reading →

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