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I Didn’t Realize People Thought So Poorly of Back to the Future Part III

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ah, the foibles of youth. Growing up, I used to read my local newspaper, and I especially enjoyed the section that focused on what was on TV that week. This was back when local channels and cable were big. And … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged 1980s, back to the future, comedy, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, time travel, trilogy, western genre | 6 Comments

Revenge of the Sith Is a Chiasmus

Posted on June 11, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When my friend Jordan asks me if I can take a look at a movie for him to see if it’s a chiasmus, I say yes. And when that movie is Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged action movies, chiasmus, films, movie review, movies, revenge of the sith, science fiction, star wars, star wars prequels | 11 Comments

Sir Thomas More’s Words Feel Incredibly Relevant

Posted on June 4, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It might seem at times that we are living in unprecedented circumstances. But there is nothing new under the sun. Rather than seeking new wisdom, I suggest we look to the wisdom of the past to guide us through our … Continue reading →

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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 →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged action movies, back to the future, ferris buellers day off, films, fun, funny, humor, last starfighter, lethal weapon, movie review, movies, movies based on books, movies based on tv shows, pirates of the caribbean, star trek, starsky and hutch, the godfather, the graduate, the matrix | 2 Comments

Be a Teacher

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In A Man for All Seasons, Sir Thomas More gives sage advice to a young man named Richard Rich that is summarized by the sentence: “Be a teacher.” What he means by those three words is far more eloquent than … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged a man for all seasons, drama, england, films, history, movie review, movies, sir thomas more, temptation | 1 Comment

You Are Here for a Reason

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Superman: The Movie is one of my favorite films of all time for a reason. One of the best things about it is the surprising amount of depth to be found in its story. And I’d like to share something … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged action movies, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, superman | 2 Comments

Why Season 8 Is My Favorite of Mystery Science Theater 3000

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I strive to admit when I am wrong. A long time ago, I wrote an article about Mystery Science Theater 3000 in which I said that I didn’t like Pearl Forrester, Observer, and Professor Bobo. I preferred Dr. Clayton Forrester … 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 →

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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 →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged bank, disney, family, films, mary poppins, money, movie review, movies, movies based on books, music, musical | 1 Comment

Why I Don’t Use Any Form of Credit Anymore

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There is a famous scene at the end of WarGames, which just so happens to be one of my favorite movies. A computer program named Joshua has finally figured out that there is no scenario in which any country can … Continue reading →

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