Tag Archives: movies based on books

I Am So Grateful

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Biblical story of Esther is inspiring. It demonstrates the power of faith. At a critical point in that story, Esther risks her life by entering King Darius’s court without being summoned, an act punishable by death. But she needs … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, esther and the king, faith, films, gratitude, holiday, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, prayer, relationships, scriptures, songs, thanksgiving, videos | Leave a comment

Man of La Mancha and How to End a Story

Posted on November 5, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Man of La Mancha is a movie that’s grown on me over the years. I first saw it as a child, and I didn’t understand it at all. The only musical I enjoyed at the time was Fiddler on the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged don quixote, drama, film endings, films, man of la mancha, movie review, movies, movies based on books, musical, peter o'toole | Leave a comment

The Wisdom of Superman’s Father Jor-El

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I talk a lot about Superman because he’s my favorite superhero. Some people laugh at a statement like that because they think it’s silly to idolize a fictional character as perfect as him. He seems too simple and boring. But … Continue reading →

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Why Is Each How to Train Your Dragon Film a Chiasmus?

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Each Cinematic Chiasmus article I write explains the what and how of a film’s symmetrical structure, but they don’t tend to go into the why. Why are these films a chiasmus, and what does that say about them? I’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, films, how to train your dragon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, sequels, trilogy | 2 Comments

How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World Completes the Trilogy as Yet Another Chiasmus

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I feel like Astrid soaring through the clouds with Hiccup for the first time on a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon. After the initial fear and exhilaration have worn off, she is left with a sense of calm … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, films, how to train your dragon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, sequels | 6 Comments

How to Train Your Dragon 2 Is a Special Chiasmus

Posted on September 17, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

How to Train Your Dragon is one of my favorite films of all time. So its sequel had a lot to live up to. I mean, the first one introduces us to a village called Berk under siege by a … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged animated films, chiasmus, films, how to train your dragon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, sequels | 7 Comments

My Turn on The Prestige

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A friend of mine named Chris recently discovered this website, and he approached me with an intriguing topic he really wanted my opinion on. He wished to know my take on The Prestige. The first thing you need to know … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged christopher nolan, films, magic, movie review, movies, movies based on books, nikola tesla, revenge movie, science fiction, the prestige | Leave a comment

10 Things Honest People Don’t Say

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Honest people have a funny way of talking. I’ll explain more about that after we address 10 things you basically never hear an honest person say. By the way, I’m not saying if you’ve said any of these things that … Continue reading →

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6 Vehicles in Movies That Get Destroyed One Piece at a Time

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There are plenty of car crashes in action movies. But sometimes, like enjoying a sumptuous meal, movies take their time to destroy a car (or other type of vehicle) one piece at a time until they’re basically unusable. Here are … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged a view to a kill, action movies, car crash, comedy, films, jumanji, movie review, movies, movies based on books, return from witch mountain, science fiction, sequels, serenity, smokey and the bandit, tron, videos | 2 Comments

Mary Poppins and Our Financial House of Cards

Posted on April 16, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Two financial topics in a row? I promise I’m not going to only talk about money in all of my future articles, but debt and the banking world are weighing heavily on my mind at the moment, and I have … Continue reading →

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