Tag Archives: science fiction

Is Forbidden Planet’s Chiasmus a Happy Accident or Did They Plan It?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Forbidden Planet is a wonderful movie. It predated Star Trek, Alien, and other popular science fiction tales, and it set the stage for the direction they would take. As it turns out, it also established an important precedent in the … Continue reading →

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The Running Man Comes Full Circle in an Action-Packed Chiasmus

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Unlike Ben Richards, I definitely do requests. And when my amazing reader Jordan asks me to analyze a film to see if it’s a chiasmus, I always say yes! He has a perfect track record, helping me discover the chiasmus … Continue reading →

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X2: X-Men United Is an Extraordinary Chiasmus

Posted on April 29, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I mentioned weeks ago that Jordan asked me to see if X2: X-Men United is a chiasmus, and I agreed. Unfortunately, I got very sick shortly after that, so it took me quite a while to make good on that … Continue reading →

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A New Cinematic Chiasmus Takes Flight

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Flight of the Navigator is one of my favorite films. I loved it growing up, and I enjoy it even more as an adult. The acting is incredible, the story is equal parts mystery and wish fulfillment, and the special … Continue reading →

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An Even Better Title for the ‘Deja Q’ Episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation

Posted on January 28, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“Deja Q” is one of my favorite episodes of Star Trek: The Next Generation. It manages to be equal parts funny and poignant, adding a new dimension of nobility to the Q character that gets explored in later Q episodes … Continue reading →

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Which Is the Best Adaptation of Dune?

Posted on January 21, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Dune is one of my favorite books. I’ve only read it once, but it stands out in my mind as one of the most immersive literary experiences I’ve ever had. And I’ve admired the many attempts to make it into … Continue reading →

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Marty McFly and Overcoming Stage Fright

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

Back to the Future is a perfect movie not only because it’s endlessly entertaining but because it also has numerous life lessons we can glean from it. I’d like to share one such lesson from Back to the Future and … Continue reading →

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D.A.R.Y.L. Demonstrates Simple Solutions to Complex Problems

Posted on November 12, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love the SR-71 Blackbird sequence at the end of 1985’s D.A.R.Y.L. for many reasons. It’s the culmination of an already-good film, and it shows that it still has a few tricks up its sleeve. Plus, it contains a lesson … 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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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 →

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