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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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Michael Kamen: The Best Film Composer You’ve Never Heard of

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A friend of mine recently said that one of his favorite songs by composer John Williams is the main title of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. He was surprised when I told him, “Actually, Michael Kamen did the music for … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: The Dark Knight Rises vs. Toy Story 3

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are several spoilers in this review, so please don’t read beyond this point if you haven’t seen The Dark Knight Rises and you don’t want to know plot details. You’ve been warned. When I first thought of this article, … Continue reading →

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12 Things The Amazing Spider-Man Did Better Than the Original Trilogy

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I saw Spider-Man for the first time nine years ago, one line really stuck out to me. The Green Goblin tells Spider-Man, “In spite of everything you’ve done for them, eventually they will hate you.” I couldn’t help thinking … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Message Movies: Mr. Holland’s Opus vs. Forrest Gump

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’d like to drastically switch gears in this article. Last week I had a lot of fun joking about Roland Emmerich, but in honor of the Fourth of July holiday, I would like to talk about America. Specifically about Hollywood’s … Continue reading →

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Universal Soldier Is an Unwatchable Travesty (and 5 Other Reasons I Love Roland Emmerich)

Posted on June 26, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Oh, Roland Emmerich. The much-maligned writer/director is so much better than his critics give him credit for. His successful career should give aspiring filmmakers hope that anyone can make it big in Hollywood. Seriously, the man tries so hard to … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Aliens (1986) vs. Alien (1979)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Poor James Cameron. He is a brilliant filmmaker, but he has only come up with a couple of original ideas. Take a look at his filmography: Terminator was allegedly inspired by a story by Harlan Ellison. Terminator 2 is just … Continue reading →

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