Tag Archives: relationships

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 →

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Why Liar Liar Is a Great Movie

Posted on November 19, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There’s something in Liar Liar you probably picked up on long ago that recently dawned on me. I apologize in advance for being late to the party, but at least I finally got here. Also, I realized something else about … Continue reading →

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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 →

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7 Reasons Why Coneheads Is Worth a Watch

Posted on October 8, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

After Wayne’s World became a surprise hit in 1992, Saturday Night Live skits became all the rage in Hollywood for the next decade. Sometimes it gave us A Night at the Roxbury and other times it gave us It’s Pat: … Continue reading →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems | Tagged comedy, coneheads, dan aykroyd, family, films, funny, humor, movie review, movies, relationships, saturday night live, science fiction | 2 Comments

This Poem Brought Tears to My Eyes

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I had never heard of an early-20th-century poet named Eugene Field nor his poem entitled Little Boy Blue until recently. But I’ve definitely seen his poem play out in at least two films. I found it in a talk entitled … Continue reading →

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The King’s Speech Crafts an Eloquent Chiasmus

Posted on February 13, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s a Pride and Prejudice reunion! Not just because actors Colin Firth, Jennifer Ehle, and David Bamber appeared in the 1995 BBC miniseries and the 2010 Oscar-winning film The King’s Speech, but because both of these films are chiasma. This … Continue reading →

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Four Weddings and a Funeral Is a Beautiful Chiasmus

Posted on January 30, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I haven’t done many romantic comedies in the Cinematic Chiasmus series. I suppose The Parent Trap and Pride and Prejudice fall into this category. But Jordan is about to rectify the overrepresentation of action and sci-fi movies I’ve analyzed by … Continue reading →

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The Oath Is a Good Movie That Brings Up Lots of Big Questions

Posted on December 19, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

As I mentioned two weeks ago, I saw The Oath. And I liked it. It’s a heartfelt movie that gave me a lot to think about. What I like most about it is that it takes the concept of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged book of mormon, chronicles of narnia, drama, films, lord of the rings, movie review, movies, movies based on books, relationships, romance, The Oath | 2 Comments

A Much Better Man Than Me

Posted on November 14, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m not proud of the article I wrote last week. My heart wasn’t in it, but I didn’t know how to refuse to write it. An amazing reader of mine named Jay had sent me a complete summary of how … Continue reading →

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