Tag Archives: science fiction

I Love Everything About Krull

Posted on July 23, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Krull is the kind of movie that makes me smile every time I watch it. It doesn’t have a single cynical bone in its body. Instead, it’s full of joy, positivity, and good old-fashioned heroics. It’s the story of an … Continue reading →

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My Turn on The Prestige

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

A friend of mine named Chris recently discovered this website, and he approached me with an intriguing topic he really wanted my opinion on. He wished to know my take on The Prestige. The first thing you need to know … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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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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The Difference Between Old and New Movies Is a Slap in the Face

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Something interesting happened when I recently rewatched The Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl. I hadn’t seen that movie in years, so I had forgotten many of the finer details in it. This especially became apparent … Continue reading →

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Serenity Is a Chiasmus That Misbehaves

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

Okay, I lied. I didn’t think I would publish another Cinematic Chiasmus for a long time, but something happened this past week that forced my hand. I woke up at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, and I couldn’t fall back asleep. … Continue reading →

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