Tag Archives: comedy

Forgotten Film Gems: Wrongfully Accused

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Wrongfully Accused is a criminally underrated film. Made in 1998, at the tail end of the golden age of movie parodies, it is a hilarious film that pokes fun at The Fugitive, Mission: Impossible, The Usual Suspects, and many other … Continue reading →

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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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Pleasant Surprises: Kung Fu Panda 2

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was extremely hesitant to see Kung Fu Panda 2 because I absolutely loved the first one. I know that seems odd, but I just didn’t think there was any point in trying to top perfection. Kung Fu Panda has … 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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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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Forgotten Film Gems: Arsenic and Old Lace

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Frank Capra was sometimes criticized for creating films labeled as sappy. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life are prime examples of films that are superbly crafted while also dripping with sentimentality. Today I’m going to talk about … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Dave vs. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Election season is in full swing across America, and political tensions are hotter than ever. You know what a pivotal moment like this calls for? A little drama and comedy to lighten the mood. Let’s look back at a gentler … Continue reading →

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When Giving Is Not a Virtue: Fletch’s Lesson on Socialism

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Is it considered kind to be charitable? Of course it is. But what if you’re giving away someone else’s money? Absolutely not. Even if you have that person’s permission, you’re not the one who should be praised for giving the … Continue reading →

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Joke of the Week: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

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

How did the movie reviewer briefly describe the ‘80s comedy that was a ripoff of Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? The answer is…

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Pleasant Surprises: The Parent Trap (1998)

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This is the second film I’ve reviewed in the Pleasant Surprises section, and it also happens to be the second film with a date in the title, the first being Star Trek (2009). I’ll try not to make a habit … Continue reading →

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