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Like the First One, Spider-Man 2 Is Also a Chiasmus

Posted on July 14, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Did you think we were done finding examples of chiasmus in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy after we explored the symmetrical nature of the original Spider-Man? Well, we’re not done. Not by a long shot. Spider-Man 2 isn’t just the best … Continue reading →

Independence Day Paradoxically Appeals to Disparate Worldviews

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

With the Fourth of July just a few days away, I’d like to share an uplifting observation about the 1996 film Independence Day. Today’s riots and feelings of animosity between people who disagree on political issues make me want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged action movies, aliens, environment, films, independence day, movie review, movies, politics, roland emmerich, science fiction, united states | 3 Comments

A Word of Caution About Censoring Old Films

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are times when I can only stand in awe of someone else’s achievement, knowing that I could not have done better than they did. I experienced this feeling a few days ago when I came across a video from … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged censorship, drama, films, free speech, Gone with the Wind, history, movies, movies based on books | 3 Comments

Swallowing My Pride

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Humility is not an easy quality to achieve or maintain. I was bullied a lot as a child, and it hardened me to the point that I thought I was uniquely deserving of sympathy and that other people were responsible … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged books, britain, classic films, films, jane austen, movies, movies based on books, personal, pride and prejudice, relationships, videos | 1 Comment

6 Actors with Appropriate Names for the Alien Series

Posted on June 9, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m always finding unusual ways of looking at movies that often (and arguably probably should) go unnoticed. But I just can’t help myself, and you get to be the lucky recipients of my musings. This time, I noticed that at … Continue reading →

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A Fan Helped Me Fix My Spider-Man Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What is Cinematic Chiasmus? You sure you want to know? This type of storytelling is not for the faint of heart. If somebody told you I was perfect at spotting examples of chiasmus in film, that I never make a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, comic books, films, movie review, movies, sam raimi, spiderman | 9 Comments

10 Heartwarming ‘You Are Not Alone’ Movie Scenes

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love movies that not only have happy endings but also reward their heroes’ lonely travails by inspiring others to rise up and support them. Here are 10 “you are not alone” scenes that will inspire you not to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged angels in the outfield, films, ghostbusters, lord of the rings, movies, quigley down under, rudy, sequels, spiderman, star trek, star wars, three musketeers, videos, wedding singer | 4 Comments

What Happens When We Fail to Heed Sir Thomas More’s Warning

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Five years ago, I offered 10 timely lessons from A Man for All Seasons (1966), and I’m sure many of us recently observed a high-profile example of what happens when #1 on that list is violated. We’ll get to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged a man for all seasons, classic films, films, history, laws, movies, politics, sir thomas more, videos | 3 Comments

Middle Movies Everyone Agrees Are the Best in Their Trilogies

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Even though it seems like everyone disagrees on just about every imaginable topic, it’s nice to know that there are at least some things we can all agree upon. Take, for example, movie trilogies. There are a number of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, batman, comic books, empire strikes back, evil dead, films, mad max, movie review, movies, movies based on books, sam raimi, sequels, spiderman, star wars, the dark knight, the godfather, x-men | 3 Comments

Our Bray-ve New World

Posted on April 21, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The puppet masters who have made it simple to enjoy hookup culture, courageous to buck normalcy, and easy to get credit have now closed the doors and are herding us into our nice, comfortable cages. My fellow donkeys, welcome to the bray-ve new world. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, classic films, disney, films, movie review, movies, pinocchio, roosh v, videos | 1 Comment