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.

I’m Dreaming of a Mild January

Posted on December 31, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The last five Januarys have been hard on me. But I hope January 2025 will be much better and break that challenging streak.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged house, miracles, personal, storm, trials | 5 Comments

How to Keep Christmas with Us All Through the Year

Posted on December 24, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve talked about Christmas Eve on Sesame Street before, noting its impact on me as a child. As a grownup, I’ve discovered something even more profound in it that I want to share with you to possibly change your whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged christmas, films, holiday, jesus christ, movie review, movies, new year, personal, sesame street, tv movie, videos | 2 Comments

The Chiasmus of the World (So Far)

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been nervous about writing this article for some time because it’s about as big a topic as they get – spanning the whole history of the world. But I know it must be written because the history of our … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged america, ancient rome, chiasmus, end of the world, history, Israel, jesus christ | 4 Comments

Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, family, films, movie review, movies, music, personal, science fiction | Leave a comment

The Lion King’s Circle of Life Forms a Chiasmus

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Jo is back! She asked me if I could look at The Lion King (1994) to see if it’s a chiasmus. That sounded like a reasonable request to me. After all, she sent me her fully fleshed out How to … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, disney, films, movie review, movies, musical, relationships, the lion king | 4 Comments

I Am So Grateful

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Biblical story of Esther is inspiring. It demonstrates the power of faith. At a critical point in that story, Esther risks her life by entering King Darius’s court without being summoned, an act punishable by death. But she needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, esther and the king, faith, films, gratitude, holiday, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, prayer, relationships, scriptures, songs, thanksgiving, videos | Leave a comment

Why Liar Liar Is a Great Movie

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There’s something in Liar Liar you probably picked up on long ago that recently dawned on me. I apologize in advance for being late to the party, but at least I finally got here. Also, I realized something else about … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve, Videos | Tagged comedy, fathers, films, jim carrey, liar liar, movie review, movies, relationships, videos | Leave a comment

D.A.R.Y.L. Demonstrates Simple Solutions to Complex Problems

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love the SR-71 Blackbird sequence at the end of 1985’s D.A.R.Y.L. for many reasons. It’s the culmination of an already-good film, and it shows that it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Plus, it contains a lesson … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged 1980s, daryl, films, movie review, movies, plane, science fiction, sr-71, videos | Leave a comment

Man of La Mancha and How to End a Story

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Man of La Mancha is a movie that’s grown on me over the years. I first saw it as a child, and I didn’t understand it at all. The only musical I enjoyed at the time was Fiddler on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged don quixote, drama, film endings, films, man of la mancha, movie review, movies, movies based on books, musical, peter o'toole | Leave a comment

The Wisdom of Superman’s Father Jor-El

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I talk a lot about Superman because he’s my favorite superhero. Some people laugh at a statement like that because they think it’s silly to idolize a fictional character as perfect as him. He seems too simple and boring. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged action movies, charity, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, science fiction, superman | Leave a comment