Category Archives: Movies That Improve

The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter Predicted AI Dependence

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

1990’s The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter is not held in the same esteem as its predecessor. It’s often regarded as an inferior sequel to The Neverending Story. However, it has a most intriguing idea at its core that … Continue reading →

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Dr. Leo Marvin Was Right About Everything in What About Bob?

Posted on August 18, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve watched What About Bob? many times, and it’s always a joy to revisit. However, I find that I only tend to watch it from Bob Wiley’s perspective. It’s probably because he’s the one who seems to change the most … Continue reading →

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The Natural and the Epidemic of Sports Betting

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Natural is a special kind of movie that gets better every time I watch it. I was recently pondering on the dangers of sports betting, and this movie came to mind.

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged baseball, classic films, drama, films, gambling, major league baseball, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, robert redford, the natural | 1 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 →

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I Didn’t Realize People Thought So Poorly of Back to the Future Part III

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ah, the foibles of youth. Growing up, I used to read my local newspaper, and I especially enjoyed the section that focused on what was on TV that week. This was back when local channels and cable were big. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, time travel, trilogy, western genre | 6 Comments

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom Gets Better Each Time I Watch It

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

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is one of those movies that has always left a special taste in my mouth. The first time I saw it, I was a kid. My parents bought a VHS copy, and they … Continue reading →

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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids Is About Bigger Things Than I Remembered

Posted on March 28, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Honey, I Shrunk the Kids was the first movie I ever saw in a theater. I somehow got invited to another kid’s birthday party, and I was delighted to go. None of my brothers or sisters had seen it yet, … Continue reading →

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas Improves on Multiple Viewings

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The first time I watched the 2000 version of How the Grinch Stole Christmas, I wasn’t impressed. The off-putting character designs, Jim Carrey’s strange voice, and the forced sentimentality all combined to make me dislike that movie from the start. … Continue reading →

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Why Does The Twilight Zone Hold Up So Well?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently watched a review of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and in it, the reviewer noted that he didn’t find that TV show as funny as he thought he should have. The reason is because it was such a trailblazer … Continue reading →

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This Is Classic Disney at Its Finest

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember when an eight-minute cartoon could lift you to emotional heights and then bring you to tears mere moments later? I sure do. And Disney was the master of putting my emotions through the wringer. They have continued that tradition … Continue reading →

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