Tag Archives: holiday

10 Classic Films You Probably Didn’t Know Are Based on Books

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This isn’t the first time I’ve delved into film adaptations of novels. I’ve listed movies that barely resemble the books they’re based on and movies that contradict their books’ endings. This time I’ll go a little more obscure and share … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, alfred hitchcock, animated films, apollo 13, astronauts, ben-hur, books, christmas, classic films, david lean, die hard, field of dreams, forrest gump, holiday, movie review, movie trivia, movies, movies based on books, psycho, science fiction, shrek, space exploration, true stories, wizard of oz | 3 Comments

Movie Matchups: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang vs. Santa Claus Conquers the Martians

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Christmas is coming early this year. I usually save my Christmas article for later in the month of December, but the good folks at Rifftrax preempted me by scheduling their riff of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians to come to movie … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged chitty chitty bang bang, christmas, comedy, films, fun, funny, holiday, humor, ian fleming, james bond, movie review, movies, movies based on books, mst3k, musical, rifftrax, romance, santa claus | 1 Comment

Movie Matchups: Die Hard vs. Crocodile Dundee II

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

What do Speed, Cliffhanger, Air Force One, and Sudden Death have in common? They all copy the plot of Crocodile Dundee II. I’m serious. Not Die Hard. The sequel to the popular Paul Hogan vehicle from the mid-1980s debuted in theaters … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged 1980s, action movies, christmas, crocodile dundee, die hard, films, holiday, movie review, movies, relationships | 14 Comments

Forgotten Film Gems: Mr. Krueger’s Christmas

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

Do you want to watch a movie that brings out the Spirit of Christmas perfectly and fills your heart with nothing but good feelings? Mr. Krueger’s Christmas is exactly what you’re looking for. This little 26-minute, made-for-television musical drama is … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged christmas, drama, films, holiday, james stewart, jesus christ, movie review, movies | 5 Comments

Why I’m Glad to Be a Dad

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I recently welcomed our third child into the world. I couldn’t be happier to be blessed with such a healthy, handsome little boy. Being a father for the past few years has taught me so much about … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged family, holiday, parents, thanksgiving | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged comedy, films, frank capra, halloween, holiday, humor, movie review, movies | 3 Comments

No Article This Week. Sorry

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

I’m afraid I won’t be able to publish an article this week. I was visiting my siblings and parents in Washington State all last week and as soon as I got back home last Friday I got extremely sick. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged blog, christmas, holiday, washington state | Leave a comment

Funny Christmas Carol: Let Us Know!

Posted on December 25, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas! I wrote this parody of the famed Christmas carol “Let It Snow” a few years ago in honor of my parents. They’re both very sweet to let their children visit them so often. Plus, my younger brother and … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged carols, christmas, comedy, fun, funny, holiday, humor, music, parody, relationships, songs | Leave a comment

Forgotten Film Gems: Christmas Eve on Sesame Street

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Merry Christmas! I love this time of year. Even though the weather seems to get worse every day, my spirits brighten more and more as I approach that happy holiday on December 25. That’s the day when I’m reunited with … Continue reading →