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Movie Matchups: Braveheart vs. The Conqueror

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some friends of mine recently discovered a forgotten 1956 John Wayne film entitled The Conqueror. Since we all have great respect for that classic Western actor, we decided to watch that movie and see why it’s been lost for all … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: Arsenic and Old Lace

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Frank Capra was sometimes criticized for creating films labeled as sappy. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and It’s a Wonderful Life are prime examples of films that are superbly crafted while also dripping with sentimentality. Today I’m going to talk about … Continue reading →

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8 Movies I Deeply Regret Watching

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are some movies I will never watch, such as Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. That’s because I have learned a painful lesson: Some movies just aren’t worth it. If I strongly suspect a film of … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: The Dark Knight vs. Seven

Posted on October 16, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I wonder if Morgan Freeman had déjà vu when he first read the script to The Dark Knight. In this film, an unidentifiable psychopath is going around killing people to teach twisted lessons about morality. He leaves clues for the … Continue reading →

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Movies That Improve on Multiple Viewings: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have mixed feelings about the Harry Potter series. I first heard about it in 2000 when the retail store I worked at started carrying paraphernalia from the books. I had no idea what words like Quidditch, Muggle or Voldemort … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Dave vs. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Election season is in full swing across America, and political tensions are hotter than ever. You know what a pivotal moment like this calls for? A little drama and comedy to lighten the mood. Let’s look back at a gentler … Continue reading →

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10 Good Movies Overshadowed by Superior Sequels

Posted on September 25, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you know what’s even better than a good movie? A movie that is better than the one that came before it in a series. That’s really hard to do. For example, Steven Spielberg did a great job making classics … Continue reading →

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When Giving Is Not a Virtue: Fletch’s Lesson on Socialism

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Is it considered kind to be charitable? Of course it is. But what if you’re giving away someone else’s money? Absolutely not. Even if you have that person’s permission, you’re not the one who should be praised for giving the … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Film Gems: E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I know it’s a little odd to call one of the highest-grossing films of all time a Forgotten Film Gem, but I have to ask you when was the last time you actually sat down and watched E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial? … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: The Amazing Spider-Man vs. Death Wish

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Amazing Spider-Man is basically 1974’s Death Wish with a giant killer lizard thrown into the story. I really enjoyed The Amazing Spider-Man – as you can tell from my article “12 Things The Amazing Spider-Man Did Better Than the … Continue reading →

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