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An Inspiring Movie for Anyone Struggling with Serious Obstacles in Life

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some movies inspire me to be a better man. Standout: The Ben Kjar Story is one of them. It’s a documentary about a good man who managed to find joy in spite of incredible hardships.

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bullies, documentary, drama, films, inspiration, movie review, movies, positivity, sports, true stories, wrestling | 1 Comment

Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged drama, employment, fiddler on the roof, films, getting a job, God, happiness, history, job, miracles, movie review, movies, music, musical, olympics, personal, positivity, songs, videos, work | 2 Comments

The Natural and the Epidemic of Sports Betting

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Natural is a special kind of movie that gets better every time I watch it. I was recently pondering on the dangers of sports betting, and this movie came to mind.

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged baseball, classic films, drama, films, gambling, major league baseball, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, robert redford, the natural | 1 Comment

This Scene from Witness Shows What Happens When People Don’t Act Christian Anymore

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s not normal to return good for evil or to love one’s enemies. For most of world history, we have accounts of people seeking revenge for wrongs committed against them, hating their enemies, and allowing anger to supersede patience and … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged 1980s, action movies, amish, christian, Christianity, drama, films, harrison ford, jesus christ, movie review, movies, videos, witness | Leave a comment

Rudy and the Current Job Market

Posted on September 2, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Rudy is a film about many things. Courage, determination, faith, and underdogs all come to mind. How about job seeking? Okay, this movie isn’t exactly about that, but I think we can liken it to the current challenges of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged college, drama, films, football, getting a job, movie review, movies, rudy, sports, videos | Leave a comment

God Help the Outcasts

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I hadn’t seen Disney’s 1996 adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame in many years, but I’m glad I revisited it recently. It has a song that really spoke to me on this viewing. It’s called “God Help the Outcasts.”

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, classic films, disney, drama, films, getting a job, God, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, songs, soundtrack, the hunchback of notre dame, videos | Leave a comment

Dark City and the Answers to Mysteries of the Human Mind

Posted on August 19, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I read an article a few weeks ago that I’m having trouble finding again. It was entitled “Consciousness Remains Science’s Greatest Mystery: 25 Things About Your Mind Scientists Can’t Explain.” The link to that article no longer works, so I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, brain, dark city, drama, films, God, humanity, mind, movie review, movies, mystery, science, science fiction | 4 Comments

Third Man on the Mountain Explains What It Means to Be a Man

Posted on August 12, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What does it mean to be a man? There’s probably no end to the number of definitions we could come up with. Rather than give you my answer, I’d like to look to the past for time-tested wisdom. A forgotten … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged classic films, coming of age, disney, drama, fathers, films, growing up, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, rock climbing, sons, third man on the mountain | Leave a comment

Movie Matchups: Pollyanna vs. It’s a Wonderful Life

Posted on July 22, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s a Wonderful Life is one of those classic movies that other films love to emulate. I’ve heard Back to the Future compared to it by Siskel and Ebert, and I likened Click to it. There’s one film that I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged classic films, disney, drama, films, frank capra, its a wonderful life, movie review, movies, movies based on books, pollyanna | 1 Comment

Magic Mirror on the Wall, What Disney Film Is the Most Symmetrical of All? Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs!

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Walt Disney’s first foray into full-length animated filmmaking in 1937 is an example of symmetrical storytelling. I’m excited to reveal the chiasmus found in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. First, I should acknowledge the elephant in the room. Three … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, classic films, disney, drama, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, relationships, romance, snow white and the seven dwarfs | 1 Comment