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The 3 Most Interesting Questions Oh, God! Raises

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

I’ve thought about comparing Oh, God! to Bruce Almighty for quite a while, but it will have to wait because I have something else in mind today. Oh, God! raises three big questions that I think are fascinating: What if … Continue reading →

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The Sheep Detectives Is a Symmetrical Murder Mystery

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

There are very few times I remember feeling as sheepish as I do right now. Jay, the mastermind behind the Cinematic Chiasmus articles I wrote on Ghostbusters, Die Hard, Goodfellas, and The Big Lebowski, gave me a wonderful gift in … Continue reading →

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Why Is Spider-Man: Brand New Day the Highest Grossing Film of All Time Domestically?

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

Like a true Web Slinger, Spider-Man has had his ups and downs. And he just reached greater heights than any other blockbuster. We now live in a world where Spider-Man: Brand New Day has dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens … Continue reading →

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Louis L’Amour’s The Sacketts vs. Tombstone

Posted on September 22, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Louis L’Amour’s The Sacketts feels like a prototype for Tombstone. It’s a two-part miniseries that came out in 1979, 14 years before Tombstone. Both have Sam Elliott playing one of three brothers who get into a shootout with some bad … Continue reading →

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‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Is True, But Not in the Way You Might Think

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I were watching It’s a Wonderful Life recently when we reached a scene where George and Mary Bailey share a tender moment. George has all kinds of thoughts in his head about personal ambitions he never achieved … Continue reading →

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The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter Predicted AI Dependence

Posted on September 8, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

1990’s The Neverending Story II: The Next Chapter is not held in the same esteem as its predecessor. It’s often regarded as an inferior sequel to The Neverending Story. However, it has a most intriguing idea at its core that … Continue reading →

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Another Lesson from The Natural: Evil Never Stops Looking for Our Weaknesses

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There’s a scene in The Natural that perfectly captures a lot of my philosophy on life. You see, I believe we are all blessed with certain natural talents and weaknesses. Blessed with weaknesses? Yes. Our weaknesses give us a chance … 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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Unwilling to Speak, Unless We Expect to Say Something That Will Amaze the Whole Room

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I recently rewatched the 1995 miniseries of Pride and Prejudice, which we both find to be the best, most-faithful version of Jane Austen’s celebrated novel. It was a delightful experience because we invited one of our sons … Continue reading →

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