Tag Archives: death

Bedtime Story: The Strange Fruit

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’d like to try something different than my usual fare. My kids are pretty awesome. They love when I share a bedtime story with them. I used to search online for bedtime stories, but all the ones I found were … Continue reading →

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What a Twist! The Sixth Sense Is a Symmetrical Film

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Sixth Sense has one of the most memorable and famous twist endings of all time. But once its secret is revealed is there any mystery left to the film? It turns out that The Sixth Sense does have at … Continue reading →

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The Death of a Family Member

Posted on October 18, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My heart is heavy. I had intended to publish another fun, thought-provoking film analysis today, but something happened this week that made me change my mind. Right now would not be an appropriate time for levity. My brother-in-law, Alan Blood, … Continue reading →

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2 Absent Friends

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I watched Star Trek Beyond last week, and I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. It’s just a great adventure film, punctuated by a particularly moving birthday party for Kirk at the end. I’m sure many other people … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Message Movies: Cars vs. Groundhog Day

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

You’re probably thinking, “What on earth does Cars have to do with Groundhog Day? You’ve gone too far this time with your movie comparisons. How dare you!” Or something like that. I can understand your skepticism, but I think by … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: The Sixth Sense vs. Ghost

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Don’t you just love that sleeper hit from the 1990s about a ghost who stays on earth after he dies to try to help the people he cares about? Which movie am I talking about: either 1999’s The Sixth Sense … Continue reading →

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