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Sequel-Proof Movies That Somehow Got Sequels

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

There are some movies that you can tell the filmmakers never intended to make a sequel to. They either just wanted to tell a solid, self-contained story or they wanted to eliminate the possibility that anyone would even attempt to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged alien, american graffiti, films, halloween, highlander, movie review, movies, night of the living dead, patton, planet of the apes, poseidon adventure, rocky, sequels, terminator, videos, weekend at bernies | 2 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

10 Clever Uses of Old Pop Songs in Modern Movies

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love good music. And while I appreciate how some films (for example, Star Wars) manage to create a completely original orchestral accompaniment that complements the action, sometimes I like to relax in familiar territory with some good old pop … Continue reading →