Tag Archives: fiddler on the roof

Each Story Beat in Fiddler on the Roof Has a Perfect Match

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Jo’s matchmaking skills are even better than those of Yente the matchmaker! She already helped me discover the chiasmus in How to Train Your Dragon 2, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Lion King, The Hunt for … 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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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

Trying to Remember Movie Characters’ Names

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m going to do something I’ve never done before. There are some movies I absolutely love, and I’d like to see how many character names I can remember from them without looking them up. These are just all off the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged alien, aliens, back to the future, characters, fiddler on the roof, fugitive, ghostbusters, karate kid, movies, mulan, names, predator, robocop, rudy, three amigos | 4 Comments

How My Mom Taught Me Not to Fear Scary Movies

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Halloween season is upon us, so in that spirit I would like to share an experience from my childhood involving scary movies. I was forbidden from watching most scary movies for many years, but my parents were wise enough to … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged childhood, family, fiddler on the roof, halloween, holiday, parents, scary movies | 4 Comments

9 Types of Prayer on Film

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a praying man, I like to see the Almighty addressed reverently in films. But I also have a sense of humor, and so I don’t mind poking fun a little when it comes to conversing with God. With this … Continue reading →

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Tevye and Mr. Bennet Demonstrate Why Envying the Rich Is Foolish

Posted on August 31, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I compared Fiddler on the Roof and Pride and Prejudice a little while back, and I found them to be surprisingly similar in their stories and characters. Two characters, in particular, kept coming to my mind and I decided that … Continue reading →

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Fiddler on the Roof’s Story Is in the Tradition of Pride and Prejudice

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single film in possession of a good story must be in want of a remake. Thus, we see the reimagining of Jane Austen’s classic story of manners Pride and Prejudice as a … Continue reading →

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