Tag Archives: soundtrack

Does Die Hard Have a Good Soundtrack?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Die Hard. It’s practically flawless as an action movie. But I have to ask, does Die Hard have a good soundtrack? Is any of its music particularly memorable, melodic, or meaningful? No, it’s just kind of there. I … Continue reading →

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Movies That Managed to Make Mediocre Songs Sound Amazing

Posted on November 7, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love movie soundtracks. I own quite a few, which I often listen to as I write. There are some tracks that I enjoy at the start, but once they reach a certain point in the song I find myself … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, back to the future, films, highlander, mortal kombat, movie review, movies, music, pop songs, robin hood prince of thieves, science fiction, songs, soundtrack, videos | 4 Comments

Why This Is My Favorite Scene in Any Superman Film

Posted on November 15, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love the first two Superman films starring Christopher Reeve. I think they are nearly perfect in just about every way. They’re exciting, funny, dramatic, and emotional. And, best of all, they earn all of their big Superman moments by … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, christopher reeve, drama, films, movie review, movies, music, relationships, science fiction, sequels, soundtrack, superman | 4 Comments

10 Reasons to Love Marc McClure in 1977’s The Phone Call

Posted on August 23, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Did you know that one year before playing Jimmy Olsen in 1978’s Superman: The Movie, Marc McClure appeared in a little short film called The Phone Call? It was produced by my alma mater, Brigham Young University, so it has … Continue reading →

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Why The Starfighters Is the Best Film MST3K Ever Riffed

Posted on July 19, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

The Starfighters is the most perfect movie ever to appear on Mystery Science Theater 3000. It debuted during the show’s magical sixth season – after Joel Robinson had escaped the Satellite of Love, but before TV’s Frank or Dr. Forrester … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged air force, airplane, comedy, film score, films, fun, funny, movie review, movies, mst3k, mystery science theater 3000, soundtrack, starfighters, TV shows | 2 Comments

When Singers Try Their Hand at Acting (Part 1)

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Singers and actors are both entertainers. They use their voices and bodies to thrill people’s ears and eyes. But not every singer is a great actor, nor is every actor a great singer. It’s tempting for singers to try to … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, actors, music, puns, singer, soundtrack | 1 Comment

How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love 2001: A Space Odyssey

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I was wrong about 2001: A Space Odyssey. I used to think it was severely overpraised, like a massive case of the emperor’s new clothes. But no longer. I grew up loving science fiction. I read several Arthur C. Clarke … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged 2001 a space odyssey, aliens, classical music, films, james horner, movie review, movies, music, science fiction, sf debris, soundtrack, stanley kubrick | 6 Comments

What Star Trek: Nemesis Did Right

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek: Nemesis has aged surprisingly well. I’m not saying it’s a flawless film or a misunderstood masterpiece. It deserves pretty much all of the criticism it has received. I’m simply saying it has quite a few positive qualities I … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged action movies, enterprise, films, jerry goldsmith, movie review, movies, movies based on tv shows, music, science fiction, sequels, soundtrack, space, star trek | 16 Comments

10 Beautifully Sad Movie Music Themes for a Good Cry

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I have something really special to share with you next week. It’s been a while since I did a Cinematic Chiasmus, and I’ve got a great one in store for you. In the meantime, I have prepared a list of … Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why Star Trek V Needed to Exist

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek V: The Final Frontier is generally considered one of the worst Star Trek films, if not the worst. It certainly has ambitious ideas, but the perfect storm of a writers’ strike, an overburdened Industrial Light & Magic, and a … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, action movies, box office bombs, film score, films, george takei, jerry goldsmith, movie review, movies, music, science fiction, sequels, soundtrack, star trek, william shatner | 10 Comments