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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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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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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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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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