Category Archives: Random Stuff

5 Awesome Endings to Bad Movies

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are some terrible movies that have a special place in my heart because they took me by surprise with their superb endings. After doing my list of five good movies with bad endings, I figure it’s poetic to go … Continue reading →

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Why Are There So Many Wizard of Oz Sequels, Prequels, Remakes and Spinoffs?

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful is coming out this Friday, and it is just one in a long string of sequels, prequels, remakes and spinoffs of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, published in 1900. That book was adapted … Continue reading →

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5 Unsatisfying Endings to Otherwise Good Films

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon, E.T., Raiders of the Lost Ark, Rocky and RoboCop all have perfect endings. They build up to an exciting climax, and after the heroes triumph, the films end on the best possible note. But I’m … Continue reading →

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What Is the Best Star Wars Parody?

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Wars is quite possibly the best film franchise of all time because not only are (most of) the films a blast to watch, but they are incredibly easy to spoof. I wrote about the original Star Wars parody, 1978’s … Continue reading →

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What Is Christopher Nolan’s Legacy in the Batman Mythology?

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Now that The Dark Knight Rises has been out on DVD and Blu-Ray for a while and most of the hype surrounding it has calmed down, it’s a good time to discuss Christopher Nolan’s legacy in the whole Batman mythology. Will … Continue reading →

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10 Movies I Wish I Didn’t Like

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As I promised in last week’s article “10 Movies I Wish I Liked,” here is my follow-up list of 10 movies I wish I didn’t like. Most of these are guilty pleasures, but there are a few genuinely good films … Continue reading →

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10 Movies I Wish I Liked

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Are there any movies that you know are critically acclaimed or beloved by other people, but you just can’t bring yourself to watch them because you think they’re just so-so? I would like to share 10 films (listed alphabetically) that … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Best Things About Marvel’s The Avengers

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Marvel’s The Avengers is a miracle. By all rights, it shouldn’t work as well as it does, but it managed to be one of the most fun films I have ever seen. It ranks right up there with How to … Continue reading →

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2012 Highlights from the Deja Reviewer

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Happy New Year, everyone. I am excited to enter 2013 because I have dozens of new article ideas to share with you on a variety of movies and film-related topics. In the meantime, let’s take a look back at 2012 … Continue reading →

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The Dangers of Second-Guessing: George Lucas vs. Robert Zemeckis

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As I’ve discussed in other articles, I love George Lucas, and I know a lot of other people do, too. The original Star Wars trilogy will always have a special place in our hearts. However, it has lost some of … Continue reading →

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