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What If the T-1000 Had Found Miles Dyson First?

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s a perfect sequel that goes full speed ahead and leaves little time to wonder about any possible paradoxes or other directions the story could have taken in the second half. One thing is … Continue reading →

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I Hated Avatar, But Here’s Why I’m Going to Watch Avatar 2

Posted on April 25, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

So, Avatar 2 has finally received a release date, and it’s going to arrive 11 years after the original film. I watched Avatar in the theater on Christmas Day 2009, and I haven’t seen it since. The first year that … Continue reading →

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Will Avatar 2 Share the Same Fate as Alice Through the Looking Glass?

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Alice in Wonderland debuted in March 2010 and it took Disney remakes of their own films to a whole new level. It was the first of its kind to make $1 billion worldwide, and every live-action Disney remake since it … Continue reading →

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What Makes the Trailer for Aliens (1986) Perfect

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Are you in the mood for a perfect movie trailer? Look no further than the trailer for the 1986 masterpiece Aliens: The first time I saw this trailer was on a VHS copy of Aliens: Special Edition, which includes deleted … Continue reading →

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‘I’ll Be Back’ Takes on New Meaning: Terminator 2: Judgment Day’s First Half Mirrors Its Second Half

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

October 26, 2014 marks the 30th anniversary of the theatrical release of The Terminator. That was James Cameron’s first real directing job, and he followed it up with the even better Aliens and The Abyss. In 1991, he returned to … Continue reading →

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10 Good Sequels That Sowed the Seeds of Their Series’ Destruction

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s really hard to make a good sequel to a hit movie. The filmmakers have to please fans of the first film while also adding something new to the mix to make the sequel stand on its own. But something … Continue reading →

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Another Reason to Love Aliens – It’s a Symmetrical Film

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve heard Aliens described as a “rollercoaster” because it’s such a thrilling ride. It turns out that that metaphor is true on an entirely new level. The first and second halves of that movie closely mirror each other, creating another … Continue reading →

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11 Movies That Actually Live Up to Their Hype

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Hype is a necessary part of the movie industry. Theatrical film releases have to compete with home theaters, tablets, and various other means of enjoying entertainment that are more convenient than driving to a movie theater, buying an overpriced movie … Continue reading →

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Movie Matchups: Aliens (1986) vs. Alien (1979)

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Poor James Cameron. He is a brilliant filmmaker, but he has only come up with a couple of original ideas. Take a look at his filmography: Terminator was allegedly inspired by a story by Harlan Ellison. Terminator 2 is just … Continue reading →

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James Cameron’s Best Movie

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What is James Cameron’s best movie? It’s not Aliens. It’s not Terminator 2: Judgment Day. It’s not even Titanic. No, his best movie is one that he planned more than a decade before it became a reality. He had to … Continue reading →

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