Category Archives: Random Stuff

The Freakiest Experience I Somehow Survived

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This isn’t going to be like my usual articles on the Deja Reviewer website. It’s a true story from 2004. My first year at Brigham Young University, I had an incredibly creepy experience that I’m amazed I survived.

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Why Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the Highest Grossing Film of All Time Domestically?

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

Like a true Web Slinger, Spider-Man has had his ups and downs. And he just reached greater heights than any other blockbuster. We now live in a world where Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens … Continue reading →

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The Secret’s Out

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve heard that it takes a lot of time and effort to become an overnight success. Are 15 years enough time and nearly 900 published articles enough effort? It sure looks that way. Something astonishing has been happening for the … Continue reading →

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What Would Cause the Current Year to Reset to Zero?

Posted on September 1, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Right now we are in the year 2026 A.D. That means it’s been approximately 2,026 years since Jesus Christ was born. Anno Domini is short for the Year of our Lord. As far as I know, the whole world uses … Continue reading →

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Why We Write

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Writing is an interesting thing. It can outlast civilizations, give a time capsule of what life was like at a certain period, and provide a shared experience inside one person’s mind. But why do we write? That’s a question I’ve … Continue reading →

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Where My Best Ideas Come from

Posted on June 16, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I realize that the title I wrote for this article could come across as vague. What I’m talking about is the location I am in when I think of my best ideas for Deja Reviewer articles and other things. Some … Continue reading →

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My Kinship with Daniel Jackson in Stargate

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Stargate is a really good movie. It takes a compelling concept and turns it into a fun adventure that spans the known universe. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about today. What I actually want to focus on … Continue reading →

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Thunk from The Croods: You Have Issues

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Time for some fun. I had a silly thought about Thunk in The Croods, which I then put together into this little graphic. Enjoy!

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11 Things I Learned from 8 Months of Unemployment

Posted on March 31, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I lost my job of 15 years on May 22, 2025 and started a new job on February 2, 2026. So I was out of work for a little over eight months. That wasn’t how I planned to spend last … Continue reading →

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The Art of Film Back Covers

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a writer, I love reading other authors’ work, especially when they’re trying to sell me on something like a movie. When you buy a physical copy of a film, do you ever read the back cover? It’s fun to … Continue reading →

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