Tag Archives: science fiction

Movie Matchups: Avengers: Infinity War vs. Star Wars: A New Hope

Posted on July 31, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve heard Avengers: Infinity War described as the Empire Strikes Back of the Marvel Cinematic Universe because of its dark tone and somber ending. But I would argue that people who say that are a little off the mark. Avengers: … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged action movies, avengers, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, star wars | 5 Comments

James Cameron Villain Deaths Ranked

Posted on July 17, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love almost all of James Cameron’s films. He does a great job of building up interesting characters, and that includes villains. Pretty much all of his villains are memorable, and most of them have impressive deaths. I’ve decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged abyss, action movies, aliens, films, james cameron, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, terminator, true lies, undersea | Leave a comment

What Should John Murdoch Do at the End of Dark City?

Posted on July 3, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Much has been said about 1998’s Dark City. Other people have analyzed its similarities to 1999’s The Matrix, fawned over its rich marriage of murder mystery and science fiction, and explored its deeper meaning and symbolism. But there’s one aspect … Continue reading →

Posted in After The End | Tagged dark city, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, the matrix | 3 Comments

My Undigested Thoughts on Incredibles 2

Posted on June 26, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was excited to see Incredibles 2. It got rave reviews and audiences seemed to like it, so I definitely wanted to give it a shot. And it turned out to be pretty awful. Granted, I’ve only seen it once. … Continue reading →

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A Quiet Place Is a Celebration of Fatherhood and Motherhood

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Every day good fathers and mothers quietly go about their lives loving their children and raising them to be happy, productive people. Being a good parent doesn’t earn people accolades or give them fame because it is to be expected. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged a quiet place, drama, family, fathers, films, horror, mothers, movie review, movies, parents, relationships, science fiction | 1 Comment

My Prediction for the Opening Scene of the Next Avengers Film

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do not read on until you have seen Avengers: Infinity War. Major spoiler ahead. We clear? Okay.

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged action movies, avengers, comic books, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, thanos | 3 Comments

What Is the Ideal Amount of Time Between Superhero Sequels?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s been three years since the last Avengers movie, so it’s about time we see another epic collection of superheroes taking on a larger-than-life villain powered by at least one Infinity Stone. That got me thinking: Is three years the … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, avengers, batman, comic books, films, guardians of the galaxy, iron man, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, spiderman, superman, teenage mutant ninja turtles, thor, wolverine, x-men | Leave a comment

My Kids’ First Time Watching a Star Trek Film

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last week, my oldest son (who is 8 years old) told me he was really interested in whales. He’s been learning about them in school, and once something piques his interest there is no stopping him in his quest for … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, animals, childhood, comedy, family, films, funny, humor, movie review, movies, personal, science fiction, sequels, spock, star trek, time travel, whales | 2 Comments

Justice League Proved to Be Even More Like Superman II Than I Predicted

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Last summer I noted that there are only two kinds of Superman movies: an origin story and a return story. At the time, I knew that Justice League would fall into the latter category and basically be a repeat of … Continue reading →