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Why the Climax of Raiders of the Lost Ark Is So Satisfying

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

At the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, why is the scene where Belloq opens the Ark of the Covenant so incredibly satisfying? It’s got to be one of the most amazing endings ever put to film. I think I … Continue reading →

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The Biggest Themes of Batman Begins

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“Don’t be afraid.” That’s a big theme of Batman Begins, a movie all about being terrified and facing one’s greatest fears. “Don’t be afraid” are the dying words of Thomas Wayne to his son Bruce. Bruce Wayne’s 3 Biggest Fears … Continue reading →

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The Funniest Thing About Airplane! Isn’t Even in the Movie

Posted on July 28, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Airplane! is one of the funniest movies ever made. Its jokes and gags are the stuff of legend, from a jive-speaking June Cleaver to the panicking passenger who gets slapped silly by everyone on the plane. But, to me, the … Continue reading →

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The Moral of Beauty and the Beast (1991): Vincit Qui Se Vincit

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Beauty and the Beast (1991). It’s my favorite movie. And it’s a rare movie that actually puts its moral front and center at the very start. Vincit Qui Se Vincit There’s a tiny detail I never noticed until … Continue reading →

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My Preferred Piece of Music When I’m Tasked with Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

Posted on July 7, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Music defines certain periods of my life. I can look back at a time of my life and remember the music I mostly listened to during it. “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” was my jam as a teenager approaching … Continue reading →

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Annie Glenn Had The Right Stuff

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What does it take to be a great man or woman? That’s the question that The Right Stuff asks again and again. Nobody talks about having The Right Stuff in The Right Stuff. It seems like a source of pride … Continue reading →

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Like RoboCop, Starship Troopers Is as Symmetrical as It Is Satirical

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My Cinematic Chiasmus series began 12 years ago with 1987’s RoboCop, a film directed by Paul Verhoeven, produced by Jon Davison, and co-written by Ed Neumeier. I had noticed that the film seemed to repeat itself quite a bit, and … Continue reading →

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My Kinship with Daniel Jackson in Stargate

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Stargate is a really good movie. It takes a compelling concept and turns it into a fun adventure that spans the known universe. But that’s not what I’m here to talk about today. What I actually want to focus on … Continue reading →

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I Love the Relationship Between Judah Ben-Hur and His Adoptive Father

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently talked about one aspect of Ben-Hur (1959), but there’s so much more to say about this masterpiece of a film. One thing that has always stood out to me is the loving father-son relationship that develops between Roman … Continue reading →

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The Lockard Theory Strikes Again

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ten years ago, Netflix dedicated a video to my Back to the Future Trilogy chiasmus. That was extraordinary. What a compliment to have my insights into one of the best film trilogies of all time branded as “The Lockard Theory” … Continue reading →

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