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10 Details That Elevate WarGames Above Most Thrillers

Posted on March 10, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve spoken at length about the beautiful story structure of WarGames, and now I’m going to share 10 little touches that make me absolutely love this movie. There are a lot of thrillers out there, but there’s something special about … Continue reading →

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The Strict Morality of James Cameron’s Action Sequences

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s the little things that distinguish James Cameron from other visually impressive action directors like Michael Bay and Zack Snyder. Case in point, Cameron has a strict moral code when it comes to his action sequences that help the audience … Continue reading →

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Do Sequels Need to Be in the Same Genre as Their Predecessors?

Posted on February 11, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Does the next Ghostbusters movie need to be a comedy? Based on the trailer, it looks like it’s going in a completely different direction than the first ones, and it might actually be a drama. I don’t think it needs … Continue reading →

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Who Remembers Who’s Harry Crumb?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I remember liking Who’s Harry Crumb? when I was younger. Most of the adult humor went over my head, and I simply enjoyed the cartoonish jokes that seemed to be tailor-made for my sense of humor at the time. However, … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Get Worse | Tagged 1980s, airplane, comedy, films, fletch, ghostbusters, john candy, liar liar, movie review, movies, mystery, strange brew, the naked gun, who's harry crumb | 2 Comments

10 Actors Who Reached Their Zenith and Nadir in the Same Year

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” Charles Dickens’ famous words are appropriate for these 10 actors who somehow reached the zenith and nadir of their career in the same year.

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How to End a Lightsaber Duel

Posted on January 7, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I watched Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and was thoroughly underwhelmed like most people, but not just because of its desperate attempt to pretend there was a plan all along when it’s obvious that these three films didn’t know … Continue reading →

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What Makes Rock Biter Such a Memorable Character?

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week I was in a lot of pain, and a couple of my fingers were taped together, which made it extremely difficult to type. I saw an orthopedic hand doctor on Wednesday, and he took one look at my … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged characters, children films, fantasy, films, movie review, movies, movies based on books, rock biter, the neverending story | 4 Comments

The Loneliness at the Top

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Success is hard. It’s not just hard to attain, but it’s equally hard to endure. Have you ever wanted to do something so badly, and you worked hard until you finally did it? It might be finishing a college degree, … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Movie Endlessly Rewatchable?

Posted on November 19, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I finish watching great films like The Godfather or The Deer Hunter, I feel like my mind has enjoyed a sumptuous meal. I’m completely satisfied, and I don’t feel the need to return to them and consume any more … Continue reading →

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No One Knows What to Do with James Cameron’s Child Characters

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Terminator: Dark Fate killed the child character from James Cameron’s previous installment in its opening scene. After all of Sarah Connor’s sacrifices to stay alive, give birth to the future savior of mankind, and protect him at all costs in … Continue reading →

Posted in After The End | Tagged aliens, characters, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator | 2 Comments