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Ben-Hur (1959) and the Emptiness of Seeking Revenge

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I recently rewatched Ben-Hur (1959), that classic film that won 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and I discovered something amazing about it. This may not come across as groundbreaking, but I realized that the film paints … Continue reading →

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The Art of Film Back Covers

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a writer, I love reading other authors’ work, especially when they’re trying to sell me on something like a movie. When you buy a physical copy of a film, do you ever read the back cover? It’s fun to … Continue reading →

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Potentially Ambiguous Movie Titles That Obviously Refer to Just 1 Film

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some great movies get remade with disastrous or forgettable results while other so-so films get remade to spectacular success. In both cases, one film completely overshadows other films that bear its name to the point that no one has to … Continue reading →

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10 Classic Films You Probably Didn’t Know Are Based on Books

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This isn’t the first time I’ve delved into film adaptations of novels. I’ve listed movies that barely resemble the books they’re based on and movies that contradict their books’ endings. This time I’ll go a little more obscure and share … Continue reading →

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