Tag Archives: scriptures

Why the Climax of Raiders of the Lost Ark Is So Satisfying

Posted on August 11, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

At the end of Raiders of the Lost Ark, why is the scene where Belloq opens the Ark of the Covenant so incredibly satisfying? It’s got to be one of the most amazing endings ever put to film. I think I … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged action movies, films, God, indiana jones, movie review, movies, raiders of the lost ark, scriptures, videos | 2 Comments

An Historical Parallel That Brings Hope to This Sad Time

Posted on September 16, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I live in Orem, Utah, just a couple of miles from Utah Valley University where a good man named Charlie Kirk was assassinated last week. I’ve seen an amazing amount of love and positivity from the people around me in … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged book of mormon, charlie kirk, christian, Christianity, gospel, jesus christ, orem, personal, scriptures, utah | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Forgotten Film Gems, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, esther and the king, faith, films, gratitude, holiday, movies, movies based on books, music, musical, prayer, relationships, scriptures, songs, thanksgiving, videos | Leave a comment

The Purpose of Cinematic Chiasmus

Posted on August 20, 2024 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I tend to think of this website as a place for me to share deeply personal sides of myself. Each time I post an article, it speaks to my mindset or what is important to me. With that in mind, … Continue reading →

Posted in Cinematic Chiasmus | Tagged chiasmus, end of the world, films, history, jesus christ, movies, personal, scriptures | 9 Comments

A Brilliant Detail I Just Discovered in The Ten Commandments (1956)

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

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of my favorite movies. I’ve both praised and poked a little fun at it over the years in my reviews. It’s an exceptional film, no matter what. I know this because (nearly 70 years … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged bible, bible stories, egypt, films, God, history, moses, movie review, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, the ten commandments, videos | 4 Comments

I’m Excited to See The Oath (2023) Next Week

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I don’t usually express excitement about a movie that hasn’t come out yet, but I’m going to make an exception for The Oath (2023). It’s coming out this Friday, December 8. One of my brothers told me about it a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged action movies, book of mormon, films, movies, movies based on books, scriptures, The Oath, videos | 1 Comment

A Powerful Tool for Overcoming Temptation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been teaching my kids all the Bible stories in order, and we just finished with King David. His story starts so well, but he had one fatal flaw that basically wrecked his life. He gave into temptation, lusting for … Continue reading →

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The Biblical Allegory of Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember that movie about everyday people who are called to do a marvelous work and a wonder, being invited by a vision to a mountain where they will see signs in the heavens as they commune with heavenly beings? The … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bible, classic films, close encounters of the third kind, films, movie review, movies, science fiction, scriptures, steven spielberg | 4 Comments

I Found the Mother of All Plot Holes in The Ten Commandments (1956)

Posted on April 23, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Ten Commandments (1956) is one of the best movies ever made. It’s ambitious, awe-inspiring, emotional, and respectful of its source material. Everything I could ask for from a Biblical epic. So it was all the more surprising when I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged bible, bible stories, God, moses, prophet, scriptures, the ten commandments | 8 Comments

Return of the Jedi Demonstrates How Loving Your Enemies Wins Over Hating Them

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In Matthew 5:43-44, during the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus imparts this timeless pearl of wisdom: “Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your … Continue reading →

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