Category Archives: Random Stuff

10 Villains Who Were Defeated by Simply Ignoring Them

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s refreshing when a film subverts expectations. For example, we usually expect an epic battle between good and evil at the end so that the hero will decisively triumph over his enemies. But sometimes that’s not necessary. Sometimes the hero’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 12 angry men, a beautiful mind, back to the future, cars, films, indiana jones, merlin, movie review, movies, nightmare on elm street, raiders of the lost ark, sequels, star trek, the godfather, the truman show, TV shows | 5 Comments

Ron Howard: The Circle Is Now Complete

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In honor of Ron Howard becoming the director of the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, I present my own take on this surprising turn of events. You see, Howard starred in the pre-Star Wars George Lucas film American Graffiti in 1973. Even back … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged directors, films, fun, funny, george lucas, humor, jokes, movies, relationships, ron howard, science fiction, star wars, star wars prequels | Leave a comment

My Newborn Son Is Finally Home

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

After spending 11 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), my newest son Isaac has finally come home. I beg you to indulge this proud father one more time. Last week I wrote about my disappointment and fear at … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged baby, family, miracles, personal, relationships, sons | 3 Comments

I’m Still Glad to Be a Dad

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Father’s Day came earlier than usual this year for me because I just welcomed my fourth child into the world on June 8. It was a melancholy experience because although it was wonderful to meet my third son for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged baby, family, fathers, personal, relationships | 2 Comments

12 Things I Love About Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is even better than the first Guardians of the Galaxy. That’s an astounding thing to say because the first one was such an enjoyable movie, but it’s true. Everything the first one did right, … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, comic books, films, guardians of the galaxy, love, marvel comics, movie review, movies, relationships, science fiction, sequels | 8 Comments

MovieBob’s Mistake

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I like MovieBob’s Really That Good series of movie reviews. He drills deep into instant-classic films, such as Ghostbusters, Die Hard, The Avengers, and the first two Spider-Man films, to discover why they connected with audiences upon their original release … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged chiasmus, films, movie review, moviebob, movies, really that good, the matrix, videos, youtube | Leave a comment

Clever Titles for Inevitable Sequels

Posted on May 9, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been in a funny kind of mood lately. And you’re going to enjoy the fruits of it. I’ve been thinking about sequels and how we all know they’re coming, so why not have fun with their titles and see … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged animated films, fast and furious, films, fun, funny, godzilla, humor, IT, jokes, king kong, movie review, movies, saw, sequels, stephen king, the secret life of pets | 1 Comment

The Wisdom of Montgomery Brewster’s Great-Uncle

Posted on May 2, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve talked about Brewster’s Millions (1985) before, but I still don’t think this movie gets enough credit for being such a brilliant comedy. The setup is simple: a penniless schlub has to spend $30 million in 30 days and have … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, brewsters millions, comedy, films, money, movie review, movies, richard pryor | 5 Comments

I Hated Avatar, But Here’s Why I’m Going to Watch Avatar 2

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

So, Avatar 2 has finally received a release date, and it’s going to arrive 11 years after the original film. I watched Avatar in the theater on Christmas Day 2009, and I haven’t seen it since. The first year that … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, avatar, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels | 5 Comments

Selfish Sacrifices

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Sacrifice is such a strange word to me. We usually think of sacrifice as being a selfless act. But is it really? When I sacrifice it’s because I am being selfish. I’m forgoing something I want now for something I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged childhood, family, fathers, golden rule, happiness, personal, relationships | 4 Comments