Tag Archives: humor

Old Hobbits Die Hard

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have a humorous bit of Photoshopped silliness to share with you. I was recently having a conversation with some friends about The Lord of the Rings when someone referenced Gollum, and then the title of this article suddenly sprung from my lips. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Joke of the Week | Tagged action movies, films, fun, funny, humor, jokes, lord of the rings, movies, puns | 1 Comment

What About Bob? What About Chiasmus?

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I get an idea for a Cinematic Chiasmus, I get excited about it because it’s a chance to look at a film in a way that no one has ever done before. A few months ago, the good folks … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged bill murray, chiasmus, comedy, films, funny, humor, movie review, movies, relationships, richard dreyfuss, what about bob | 5 Comments

What Makes My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic a Surprisingly Amazing Show

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a father of several young children, I get exposed to a lot of great entertainment that I never would have watched otherwise. Transformers: Rescue Bots, Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated, and Octonauts are all surprisingly engaging in their own unique … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged animals, cartoon, comedy, discord, friendship, fun, funny, humor, my little pony, relationships, TV shows | 1 Comment

Clue (1985) Is a Parody of House on Haunted Hill (1959)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Happy Halloween! I have a special treat for you to mark this holiday. 1985’s comedy classic Clue is obviously based on the popular board game. And yet its plot and characters seem to have quite a bit in common with … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged black comedy, clue, comedy, films, fun, funny, horror, humor, movie review, movies, mystery, parody, scary movies | 6 Comments

The Problem with Lethal Weapon 2

Posted on October 11, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

For years, I heard that Lethal Weapon 2 was an excellent sequel that stacks up nicely to the original film. I put off watching it for a long time so as to savor the anticipation of seeing it. When I … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Get Worse | Tagged 1980s, action movies, films, humor, lethal weapon, movie review, movies, sequels | 4 Comments

The Lighthearted Side of Braveheart

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

You might accuse me of having a morbid sense of humor, but I can’t help chuckling a little at the funeral scene at the start of Braveheart. And I think you might just do the same thing after you see the … Continue reading →

Posted in Joke of the Week | Tagged braveheart, comedy, films, fun, funny, humor, jokes, movies, puns | 3 Comments

10 Reasons to Love Marc McClure in 1977’s The Phone Call

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Did you know that one year before playing Jimmy Olsen in 1978’s Superman: The Movie, Marc McClure appeared in a little short film called The Phone Call? It was produced by my alma mater, Brigham Young University, so it has … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged back to the future, bassoon, films, fun, funny, humor, karate kid, movie review, movies, music, phone call, relationships, short film, soundtrack, spiderman, superman | Leave a comment

My Book Is Finally Ready

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I am filled with joy and anticipation. Six years ago I came up with my first joke. Do you want to hear it? Okay, here goes: What did the plumber say to his customer when he walked up to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Updates | Tagged books, comedy, funny, humor, jokes, personal | 1 Comment

Pleasant Surprises: Scooby Doo! Mystery Incorporated

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I never enjoyed the classic Scooby Doo cartoon shows. Even as a child, I found them repetitive and formulaic. In every episode Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby Doo would drive into some spooky town in the Mystery Machine and … Continue reading →

Posted in Pleasant Surprises | Tagged cartoon, comedy, fun, funny, humor, jokes, mystery, nostalgia, parody, relationships, romance, scooby doo, TV shows | 1 Comment

Forgotten Film Gems: Only the Lonely

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In between his two Home Alone films, Chris Columbus wrote and directed a little romantic comedy starring John Candy called Only the Lonely. It wasn’t exactly a huge hit like many of Columbus’s other films, but it has a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged chris columbus, comedy, drama, films, fun, funny, humor, john candy, john hughes, jokes, macaulay culkin, movie review, movies, only the lonely, relationships, romance | 1 Comment