Tag Archives: movie review

The Art of Film Back Covers

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As a writer, I love reading other authors’ work, especially when they’re trying to sell me on something like a movie. When you buy a physical copy of a film, do you ever read the back cover? It’s fun to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged academy awards, ben-hur, bill and teds excellent adventure, comedy, drama, dvd, fiddler on the roof, films, movie cover art, movie review, movies, oscars, rocky, science fiction, sequels, speed, superman, the dark knight, titanic, vhs | Leave a comment

An Inspiring Movie for Anyone Struggling with Serious Obstacles in Life

Posted on February 3, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some movies inspire me to be a better man. Standout: The Ben Kjar Story is one of them. It’s a documentary about a good man who managed to find joy in spite of incredible hardships.

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bullies, documentary, drama, films, inspiration, movie review, movies, positivity, sports, true stories, wrestling | 1 Comment

Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged drama, employment, fiddler on the roof, films, getting a job, God, happiness, history, job, miracles, movie review, movies, music, musical, olympics, personal, positivity, songs, videos, work | 2 Comments

How to Train Your Dragon and the Job Hunt

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I think we all feel like Hiccup sometimes. When it comes to finding a job, at least, I have a lot in common with him.

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged animated films, dreamworks, films, getting a job, how to train your dragon, job, movie review, movies, movies based on books, personal, work | 2 Comments

Why Isn’t This Amazing Piece of Music on the How to Train Your Dragon Soundtrack?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack for many years, and something dawned on me just recently. It’s missing a really amazing piece of music from the film! Have a listen to this.

Posted in Videos, Random Stuff | Tagged videos, movies, movie review, films, music, soundtrack, animated films, how to train your dragon, dreamworks, movies based on books | 2 Comments

The Natural and the Epidemic of Sports Betting

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Natural is a special kind of movie that gets better every time I watch it. I was recently pondering on the dangers of sports betting, and this movie came to mind.

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged baseball, classic films, drama, films, gambling, major league baseball, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, robert redford, the natural | Leave a comment

I’m Trying

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“I’m trying” is a deceptively simple statement because, in spite of its brevity, it can have two meanings. The most obvious one is that I’m attempting to do something difficult. The other one is that I’m taxing someone’s patience. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, christmas, empire strikes back, films, getting a job, God, holiday, movie review, movies, patience, personal, science fiction, sequels, star wars, trials | Leave a comment

Groundhog Day and the Importance of Doing Things in the Right Order

Posted on December 9, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever noticed something interesting about the way Phil Connors ends his two “perfect” days with Rita Hanson? He says nearly the same things, but he gets completely opposite results. The first time Phil gets Rita to care about … Continue reading →

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When Was the Last Time You Said, ‘That’s the Coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen’?

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love movies. There’s a power in being shown something I’ve never seen before. In my life, I’ve had many times when I’ve been able to say, “That’s the coolest thing I’ve ever seen.” However, I worry that that’s becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged 1980s, action movies, avengers, comic books, films, fugitive, independence day, james bond, licence to kill, lord of the rings, movie review, movies, movies based on books, return of the jedi, science fiction, sequels, spiderman, superman, terminator, the dark knight, the matrix, the sixth sense, tron, who framed roger rabbit | Leave a comment

60 Examples of Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on November 18, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Since 2014, I have written a lot of Cinematic Chiasmus articles. These explore the symmetry of individual films, trilogies, and even TV miniseries. I would like to present about 60 films (give or take) that mirror themselves in remarkable ways. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, animated films, chiasmus, classic films, comic books, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, science fiction, sequels | 3 Comments