Category Archives: Videos

It’s All Right When Everything Goes Wrong

Posted on April 7, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When times get tough, I try to look on the bright side and count my blessings. I don’t feel so bad about the social distancing and isolation right now in part because the last year has been so hard for … Continue reading →

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General Beringer Shows How to Trade Insults Like a Boss

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I listed 10 details that elevate WarGames above most thrillers, I criminally left out one of the best characters in the movie, General Beringer. This guy is amazing in every one of his scenes. He has a commanding presence … Continue reading →

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Wreck-It Ralph Sums Up My Feelings on Modern TV Shows

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Despite reading all of the available books in the Song of Ice and Fire series, I’ve never watched an episode of Game of Thrones. Despite watching every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a kid and adult, I … Continue reading →

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It Took Me 33 Years to Get This Subtle Spaceballs Joke

Posted on March 3, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve seen Spaceballs many times, and there’s one joke in it that’s always gone over my head. I couldn’t understand why it was in there or what it meant until this past week when it finally dawned on me, and … Continue reading →

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The Mystery of the One Crazy Rhyme in ‘Mother Knows Best’

Posted on February 25, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m not one to obsess over little details, am I? Oh, except for just about every movie I’ve ever written about on this website. Be that as it may, I can’t quite wrap my head around one particular rhyme in … Continue reading →

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The Strict Morality of James Cameron’s Action Sequences

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s the little things that distinguish James Cameron from other visually impressive action directors like Michael Bay and Zack Snyder. Case in point, Cameron has a strict moral code when it comes to his action sequences that help the audience … Continue reading →

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A Rare Glimpse Into George Washington’s Greatness

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever seen the painting by Arnold Friberg called “The Prayer at Valley Forge”? It depicts General George Washington in the winter of 1777-1778, humbly calling upon God for help in his most desperate hour. I’ve often wondered what … Continue reading →

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How to End a Lightsaber Duel

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I watched Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and was thoroughly underwhelmed like most people, but not just because of its desperate attempt to pretend there was a plan all along when it’s obvious that these three films didn’t know … Continue reading →

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What Makes Rock Biter Such a Memorable Character?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I was in a lot of pain, and a couple of my fingers were taped together, which made it extremely difficult to type. I saw an orthopedic hand doctor on Wednesday, and he took one look at my … Continue reading →

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What Is Phil Connors’ Nature?

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you ever take a mental inventory of yourself, thinking about areas where you could improve? I did that this week when I got a text message from my oldest brother. He is probably the greatest man I have ever … Continue reading →

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