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Ron Howard: The Circle Is Now Complete

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In honor of Ron Howard becoming the director of the upcoming Han Solo standalone film, I present my own take on this surprising turn of events. You see, Howard starred in the pre-Star Wars George Lucas film American Graffiti in 1973. Even back … Continue reading →

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10 Best Film Trends from the Obama Years

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Barack Obama’s second and final term as President of the United States is coming to an end this week, so right now is an appropriate time to talk about the best trends we saw in the realm of films during … Continue reading →

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Carrie Fisher vs. Margot Kidder

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Carrie Fisher and Margot Kidder have a lot in common. They both played iconic characters in extremely popular movie series in the late ‘70s and ‘80s. They were also diagnosed with bipolar disorder and turned to drugs and alcohol in … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups | Tagged actors, carrie fisher, comic books, films, lois lane, margot kidder, movie review, movies, old actors, princess leia, romance, science fiction, sequels, star wars, superman | 2 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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10 Actors Whose Presence Adds Gravitas to Torch-Passing Sequels

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

When making a sequel, it’s important to cast actors from the previous film in order to connect it to earlier entries. Otherwise you end up with a mess like The Sting 2. Of course, I doubt even Robert Redford or … Continue reading →

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The Types of Movies That Currently Dominate Each Month of the Year

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When you study movies all the time, you start to notice interesting patterns. This week I took a long hard look at movie release schedules over the past few years, and I noticed that certain types of films seem to … Continue reading →

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The Rise and Fall and Rise and Fall and Rise of the Muppets

Posted on September 1, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Anyone who has ever watched Sesame Street or enjoyed John Denver’s acting or been alive during the ‘70s, ‘80s, or ‘90s loves the Muppets. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo, and Rowlf the Dog have been … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged 1980s, comedy, empire strikes back, films, fun, funny, humor, jim henson, movie franchise, movie review, movies, muppet movie, muppets, star wars, TV shows | 9 Comments

10 Directors Who Seamlessly Transitioned to Sci-Fi on Their First Try

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Great directors are ones who thrive even when making films in genres they’re not particularly familiar with. Science fiction is a great one to test a director’s mettle because films in this genre could so easily be dismissed as mindless … Continue reading →

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10 Movies Whose Hero and Villain Never Actually Meet

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Some movies are so well-constructed, they don’t even need their hero and villain to be anywhere close to each other to create lots of suspense and conflict. They might talk with each other over the phone, but they never have … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged action movies, animated films, bambi, braveheart, disney, films, heroes, history, hunt for red october, james bond, james t kirk, last starfighter, movies, patton, science fiction, star trek, star wars, the truman show, villains | 16 Comments

10 Good Sequels That Sowed the Seeds of Their Series’ Destruction

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s really hard to make a good sequel to a hit movie. The filmmakers have to please fans of the first film while also adding something new to the mix to make the sequel stand on its own. But something … Continue reading →

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