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Bad Movies with Great Music: Edward Scissorhands

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I know I risk the ire of my patient readers by saying this, but, in my opinion, Edward Scissorhands is not a good movie. I’d like to stress that it’s not terrible, either. The main reason I consider it bad … Continue reading →

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Bad Movies with Great Music: Dune (1984)

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

First of all, I have to say that I really like Frank Herbert’s masterpiece Dune. The book is epic in scope and I’ve never read a better examination of the dilemma of fate and free will than that of Paul … Continue reading →

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5 Great Movies That Were Saved By Budget Cuts

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Thank goodness for budget cuts. Filmmakers sometimes complain that they have to compromise their artistic vision because they didn’t have enough money. But I believe that good filmmakers will wind up being happy that they had less to work with … Continue reading →

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Movies That Get Worse on Multiple Viewings: Superman Returns

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I don’t think Superman Returns is a bad movie. It’s an interesting character study, a solid drama, and a fresh perspective on the comic book genre. But that doesn’t necessarily add up to a great Superman movie. I’ll get to … Continue reading →

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Bad Movies with Great Music: The Last Starfighter

Posted on August 9, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Heaven help me, I love The Last Starfighter. For all its over-the-top, gee-whiz, Star Wars-lite tomfoolery, it’s actually a really fun movie. It encapsulates many of the things I love about films from the 1980s: The big hair, fun-loving teenagers, … Continue reading →

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What the Star Wars Prequels Did Right

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Star Wars prequels are not great films. Many people have gone into great detail about what those films did wrong. So, instead of repeating all of their problems, I’m going to talk about what the Star Wars prequels did … Continue reading →

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Bad Movies with Great Music: Iron Eagle

Posted on June 21, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

If ever there was a movie that deserved to be patted on the back and slapped in the face at the same time, it’s Iron Eagle. Man, this movie is conflicting. In fact, if I had a list of movies … Continue reading →

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