Tag Archives: history

The King’s Speech Crafts an Eloquent Chiasmus

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s a Pride and Prejudice reunion! Not just because actors Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, and David Bamber appeared in the 1995 BBC miniseries and the 2010 Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech, but because both of these films are chiasma. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, drama, films, history, movie review, movies, relationships, stutter, the kings speech, united kingdom | 2 Comments

A Brilliant Detail I Just Discovered in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of my favorite movies. I’ve both praised and poked a little fun at it over the years in my reviews. It’s an exceptional film, no matter what. I know this because (nearly 70 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, egypt, films, God, history, moses, movie review, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, the ten commandments, videos | 4 Comments

The Latent Christianity of Star Trek

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek is a Christian TV show in the same way that the United States is a Christian nation. There’s very little explicit reference to Biblical teachings in the show’s scripts and in our country’s founding documents, but they are … Continue reading →

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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

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

A Rare Glimpse Into George Washington’s Greatness

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

Have you ever seen the painting by Arnold Friberg called “The Prayer at Valley Forge”? It depicts General George Washington in the winter of 1777-1778, humbly calling upon God for help in his most desperate hour. I’ve often wondered what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged america, george washington, history, one step beyond, TV shows, united states, videos | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged bible, bible stories, classic films, end of the world, eschatology, God, history, Israel, moses, prophet, the ten commandments | 3 Comments

I No Longer Think It’s Wise to Mock the Past

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever found the answer to a question you had never thought to ask, but which explains many other questions you’ve had? I had this experience when I watched a brilliant review of Pleasantville. I had never seen a … 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 →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged academy awards, christian, God, history, inspiration, sergeant york, true stories, war movies, world war i | 3 Comments

Welcome and Merry Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This has been a fantastic year in many ways. I’m optimistic about the future, and I have quite a few ideas for movie-related articles that I can’t wait to share with my wonderful readers. In the past few weeks I … Continue reading →

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