Tag Archives: movies

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 →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged animated films, chariots of fire, competition, disney, films, movie review, movies, patton, sports, tangled, war movies | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged aliens, beauty and the beast, die hard, films, fugitive, kung fu panda, movie review, movies, tron, wargames | 2 Comments

What Is Phil Connors’ Nature?

Posted on November 12, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you ever take a mental inventory of yourself, thinking about areas where you could improve? I did that this week when I got a text message from my oldest brother. He is probably the greatest man I have ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged characters, films, groundhog day, movies, videos | 4 Comments

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

Why The Sixth Sense’s Twist Works

Posted on October 29, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I once heard someone criticize The Sixth Sense saying that there’s no way Dr. Malcolm Crowe could have gone for a long period of time without noticing that no one ever made eye contact with him or talked to him … Continue reading →

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10 Times Disney Chased Popular Film Trends

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Disney is well known for creating their own film trends. They practically invented the template for feature-length animated movies in the 1930s, released the first movie about video games with 1982’s Tron, and made pirates cool again for a brief … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged batman, bill and ted, chronicles of narnia, comic books, disney, films, home alone, lord of the rings, me, movie review, movies, oh god, robin hood prince of thieves, star wars, superman, wayne and garth | Leave a comment

My Marlin Moment

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

One of my sons recently taught me an important lesson. This is the same son who took many years to tell me that he loves me. During his bedtime routine, he was running around an office chair as he flossed … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, family, fathers, films, finding nemo, movies, parents, pixar, videos | 2 Comments

The Mechanic’s Ending Blows Away the Rest of the Film

Posted on October 8, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I was starting to get interested in films as a teenager, my mom stoked the flames by introducing me to a number of great ones like Lifeboat and an edited version of Witness. And then she told me about … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged action movies, charles bronson, film endings, films, movie review, movies, the mechanic, videos | 2 Comments

James Cameron’s Many Imitators

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

If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, then James Cameron must be one of the most beloved directors in Hollywood. Every one of his films has been aped at least once, sometimes before they even came out. Here are … Continue reading →

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Can Mission: Impossible Survive Without Tom Cruise?

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

I’m old enough to remember a time when the idea of Mission: Impossible being a Tom Cruise action vehicle was as outlandish as James Cameron directing a courtroom drama. Such a thing just seemed to be outside the realm of … Continue reading →

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