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What Makes the RoboCop vs. ED-209 Fight So Memorable?

Posted on March 27, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are three big things that make this scene go from good to legendary by etching itself in my memory. Continue reading →

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Batman & Robin Tarnishes Batman Forever

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are plenty of reasons to dislike 1997’s Batman & Robin. Chief among them is the fact that it tarnished its perfectly decent predecessor, Batman Forever. Everything Batman Forever got right or at least didn’t do too bad a job … Continue reading →

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The Subtle Meaning of the Scene Where Two-Face Meets the Riddler

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

This scene is brilliantly set up so that the visuals complement the dialogue and they work together to demonstrate what is happening in Two-Face’s mind the whole time. Continue reading →

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This Is What Most Sequels Feel Like

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Groundhog Day because it offers something new every time I watch it. And on my most recent visitation, I noticed something really cool about the snowman-building scene.

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How The Boss Baby Won Me Over

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Everything about The Boss Baby appeared to be designed to repel me. By the time the movie hit the 17-minute mark, I was just about ready to shut it off because I thought I knew exactly where it was going and why … Continue reading →

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What We Want from Star Wars, and Why We’ll Never Get It

Posted on January 2, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

People are seeking something from Star Wars. Like Luke Skywalker staring at the two suns on the horizon of Tatooine, we yearn for some vague notion of adventure, but we can’t find the words to describe it. I’m going to give you those words. Continue reading →

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A Philosopher’s Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Prepare yourself for the most politically incorrect take you will ever see on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It will give you a whole new perspective on the film. Continue reading →

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This Is Classic Disney at Its Finest

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember when an eight-minute cartoon could lift you to emotional heights and then bring you to tears mere moments later? I sure do. And Disney was the master of putting my emotions through the wringer. They have continued that tradition … Continue reading →

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A Behind-the-Scenes Look at How I Uncover Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve written more than a dozen articles explaining how the story structure of some special films fall into the category of Cinematic Chiasmus. These are films that unfold in a particular way in which the events in their first half … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Scene in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan is filled with memorable scenes. But what is the best one of the bunch? For me, it’s not the Kobayashi Maru test, nor is it Khan’s surprise attack, Kirk’s discovery of the wondrous … Continue reading →

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