Tag Archives: books

Pleasant Surprises: Pride and Prejudice (1995)

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

As a man who likes Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, I feel like I’m in on a huge secret. By that I mean that the book is a gem that is hiding in plain sight, and it requires … Continue reading →

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10 Films That Contradict the Endings of the Books They’re Based on

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My article “10 Films That Barely Resemble the Books They’re Based on” was a huge hit a few weeks ago, receiving more comments than any of my other articles. One commenter, who went by the initials HJ, said, “I’d like … Continue reading →

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10 Films That Barely Resemble the Books They’re Based on

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Adapting a book into a film is hard, which is why some filmmakers just say “Forget it,” and make their own movie while paying lip service to the source material. Sometimes this cavalier attitude leads to some surprisingly amazing films. … Continue reading →

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Announcement: No More Joke of the Week

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have an announcement. In light of the U.S. presidential election going on today, my announcement is quite small. But it is nevertheless a big step for me, as well as for the Deja Reviewer website. Effective immediately, I am … Continue reading →

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Movies That Improve on Multiple Viewings: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have mixed feelings about the Harry Potter series. I first heard about it in 2000 when the retail store I worked at started carrying paraphernalia from the books. I had no idea what words like Quidditch, Muggle or Voldemort … Continue reading →

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10 Movie Remakes That Are Better Than the Originals

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Movie remakes get a bad name because of such misfires as Poseidon, The Haunting, and let’s not forget the infamous Psycho. I’ve noticed quite a few remakes in recent years, which make Hollywood filmmakers look desperate to come up with … Continue reading →

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The Film That Inspired Me to Graduate from College

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My brother-in-law is about to receive his college diploma, so I’d like to take this opportunity to share a deeply personal story about why I decided to go to college and how I endured many struggles and saw it through … Continue reading →

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Moneyball and The Book of Mormon

Posted on February 28, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This is a truly unique article for me. I created the Deja Reviewer website less than a year ago to allow myself to share my enlightening views on film, not literature. I didn’t intend to discuss books at all. I … Continue reading →

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Joke of the Week: Stephen King

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

If the author of The Shining made an information technology company, what would he call it? The answer is…

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