Tag Archives: humor

Pride and Prejudice at The Office

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I enjoy good books and witty TV shows. And wouldn’t you know it, I found that two of my favorite pieces of entertainment that fall into these two categories resemble each other in surprising detail. Many of the characters in … Continue reading →

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Terminator 2 and The Spy Who Shagged Me Are Pretty Much the Same Movie

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m feeling much better this week, and I am stoked to share this movie comparison, which was also inspired by a conversation with another of my brothers. I had just finished watching Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me for … Continue reading →

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Fun with Movie Titles: Tag

Posted on July 24, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

To complete Tag’s title, all we have to do is put two more movie titles right after it, like so. Continue reading →

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My Oddly Specific Love of Little Big League

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

Let’s step up to the plate and figure out what it is about this film that appeals to me when I don’t know if it would appeal to anyone else in quite the same way. Continue reading →

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How Did Scaramanga Escape from James Bond?

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are two things that I absolutely love: movies and puns. And today I get to combine them to humorous results. Get ready for a Man with the Golden Gun pun. Continue reading →

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The Muppet Movie Is an ‘Isn’t It Funny That’ Comedy

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are many kinds of comedies. Slapstick, romantic, dark, road trip, parody, satire. You might think that 1979’s The Muppet Movie is a road trip comedy because at first glance it seems to be all about Kermit the Frog traveling … Continue reading →

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My Kids’ First Time Watching a Star Trek Film

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week, my oldest son (who is 8 years old) told me he was really interested in whales. He’s been learning about them in school, and once something piques his interest there is no stopping him in his quest for … Continue reading →

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A Joke from Top Secret! (1984) Becomes Reality

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I am always on the lookout for interesting comparisons between films, and it was surprising to find such a striking parallel between fiction and real life. I never thought a joke could be taken so seriously. Continue reading →

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Before Twilight Was the Original Edward and Bela

Posted on October 24, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I talked a lot about Ed Wood, and it got me thinking that that film was a trendsetter in more ways than one. It didn’t just inspire others to ironically praise the efforts of bad filmmakers, but it also … Continue reading →

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5 Funny Observations About Films

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have a funny way of looking at films. Sometimes my powers of observation lead to entirely new ways of analyzing films’ plots while other times they yield silly puns. Today I present the latter. Please enjoy these five funny … Continue reading →

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