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Short Stories That Grew Into Big Films

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Films can come from anywhere. They can be original ideas or adaptations of stories from other media. When they’re based on literature, they usually have a lot of source material to draw from. But what happens when they’re based on … Continue reading →

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Guy Pearce Has Quietly Had a Spectacular Acting Career

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was pleasantly surprised when Guy Pearce showed up in Iron Man 3 because his character fit his career as an actor so oddly well. In that film he plays a nerdy genius named Aldrich Killian who realizes that his … Continue reading →

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10 Villains Who Think They Are Heroes

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Not every movie villain is interested in being evil. Some are misguided or wrongly believe that they are completely in the right. They see the supposed heroes of the story as hindrances to their righteous cause. Let’s examine 10 bad … Continue reading →

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Movies That Improve on Multiple Viewings: Primer

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Get ready for a wild ride. Primer is probably the best movie you’ve never heard of. It was made for less than $10,000, and it was released with little fanfare in 2004. But despite its low-budget feel and lack of … Continue reading →

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