Tag Archives: God

Taking My Future Into My Own Hands

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last December, I noted that my left middle finger had swelled up and was quite painful to use. That was a rather detrimental development for a hands-on writer like myself. It’s been an interesting year since that discovery. I’ve gone … Continue reading →

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10 People and Things I’m Thankful for

Posted on November 26, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ll keep things nice and simple this Thanksgiving by sharing 10 people and things I’m thankful for:

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Can You Imagine Seeing a TV Episode Like This Today?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What would you do if you had to choose how you were going to be killed? Imagine living in a nightmarish dystopia in which logic is an enemy and truth is a menace. You’re not being sentenced to death because … Continue reading →

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The End of The Ten Commandments (1956) Is the End of the World

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In a film packed with memorable moments, the creation of the 10 Commandments stands out as quite possibly the best scene in The Ten Commandments (1956). And not just because it is packed with Logos, spirituality, and drama. Another reason … Continue reading →

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I Found the Mother of All Plot Holes in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of the best movies ever made. It’s ambitious, awe-inspiring, emotional, and respectful of its source material. Everything I could ask for from a Biblical epic. So it was all the more surprising when I … Continue reading →

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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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My ‘Pay It Forward’ Moment

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Pay It Forward is one of those movies (like Defending Your Life and Flatliners) that have a great concept, but they fail to deliver on their potential. At the heart of Pay It Forward is an idealistic message of hope … Continue reading →

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The Power in The Touch of the Master’s Hand

Posted on May 29, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Few films have the power to bring me to tears. 1987’s The Touch of the Master’s Hand is one of them – and it’s only 18 minutes long! Continue reading →

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Sergeant York Is a Film That Makes You Want to Be a Better Person

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Sergeant York came out in 1941 (the same year as Citizen Kane) and it was a huge smash hit. It made the equivalent of more than $400 million in today’s dollars and it was nominated for Best Picture and Best … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Star Trek V: The Final Frontier vs. Ghostbusters (1984)

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m always on the lookout for seemingly disparate movies that have a lot in common. And I recently noticed that Star Trek V: The Final Frontier has many nearly identical setups as 1984’s Ghostbusters. I’m not saying that the makers of Star … Continue reading →

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