Category Archives: Random Stuff

5 Films About Forcing the British to Leave

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How about this for a topical article? A lot of people wanted Britain to stay in the European Union, but the Brexit vote last week dashed their hopes. However, through the centuries not everyone has been too keen on having … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged america, braveheart, brexit, britain, china, england, exodus, gandhi, great britain, history, hong kong, india, Israel, rush hour, the patriot | 1 Comment

Will Avatar 2 Share the Same Fate as Alice Through the Looking Glass?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Alice in Wonderland debuted in March 2010 and it took Disney remakes of their own films to a whole new level. It was the first of its kind to make $1 billion worldwide, and every live-action Disney remake since it … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, alice in wonderland, avatar, CGI, disney, fantasy, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, sequels | 4 Comments

Movies About Spending Ungodly Amounts of Money

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Several films have explored what might happen if people spent ungodly amounts of money. Let’s spend some time exploring their different takes on this seemingly simple concept and see if we can discover some similarities. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, adam sandler, bill murray, brewsters millions, cash, comedy, coming to america, dollar, eddie murphy, father of the bride, films, groundhog day, money, money pit, movie remakes, movie review, movies, mr deeds, relationships, richard pryor, romance, steve martin, tom hanks, wealth | 8 Comments

The Glaring Omission at the End of The Pursuit of Happyness

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember the title cards at the end of American Graffiti that reveal the fates of the four male main characters? Some people were annoyed that there was no mention of the female characters. I wasn’t bothered by that omission at … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged american graffiti, fathers, movies based on books, parents, pursuit of happyness, sons, true stories, will smith | 7 Comments

When Singers Try Their Hand at Acting (Part 2)

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I started talking about singers who tried and failed to have acting careers. Some failed right out of the gate while others were one-hit wonders. Now I’m going to finish where I left off and share the stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, beatles, bette midler, dolly parton, elvis presley, films, frank sinatra, justin timberlake, madonna, michael jackson, movies, music, rihanna, singer, vanessa williams | 7 Comments

When Singers Try Their Hand at Acting (Part 1)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Singers and actors are both entertainers. They use their voices and bodies to thrill people’s ears and eyes. But not every singer is a great actor, nor is every actor a great singer. It’s tempting for singers to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, actors, music, puns, singer, soundtrack | Leave a comment

The Internet Etiquette Guide

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a longtime blogger and user of the Internet, I have learned a thing or two about how to navigate the Web while maintaining my dignity and staying positive. I’d like to share my pearls of wisdom with you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged etiquette, internet, online, personal, relationships | 2 Comments

The Truth Behind James Bond’s Conquests

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

James Bond has bedded dozens of women over the decades with barely a mention of any of them when the curtain comes up on the next film. I used to think Bond girls were mostly virginal to make it clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, for your eyes only, goldfinger, james bond, on her majestys secret service, relationships, romance | 6 Comments

Movies About Picking Sides

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Captain America: Civil War comes out this week in the U.S., and it got me thinking that this isn’t the first movie to be about choosing a side on an important issue. No, I’m not going to compare this film … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 12 angry men, action movies, comic books, crimson tide, films, fugitive, movie review, movies, new moon, relationships, rivalries, romance, twilight, x-men | 4 Comments

10 Actors Whose Presence Adds Gravitas to Torch-Passing Sequels

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When making a sequel, it’s important to cast actors from the previous film in order to connect it to earlier entries. Otherwise you end up with a mess like The Sting 2. Of course, I doubt even Robert Redford or … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 2010, actors, aliens, empire strikes back, films, harrison ford, movie review, movies, nightmare on elm street, patriot games, paul newman, rocky, science fiction, sequels, star trek, star wars, the exorcist | 2 Comments