Tag Archives: TV shows

The Latent Christianity of Star Trek

Posted on June 1, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Star Trek is a Christian TV show in the same way that the United States is a Christian nation. There’s very little explicit reference to Biblical teachings in the show’s scripts and in our country’s founding documents, but they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged christian, Christianity, God, history, morality, science fiction, star trek, TV shows, videos | Leave a comment

I’ve Never Found Cruelty Funny

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

When I was a kid, I remember being really uncomfortable as I watched one particular episode of the original Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon show entitled “Michelangelo’s Birthday.” In it, Michelangelo is excited one morning because it’s his birthday, and … Continue reading →

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Get Smart’s Cone of Silence Is a Metaphor for Modern Communication

Posted on August 11, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Comedy is one of the best ways to shine a light on uncomfortable truths. With that in mind, let’s take a look at this scene from the very first episode of the classic TV show Get Smart.

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comedy, communication, funny, get smart, spy films, TV shows | 2 Comments

Wreck-It Ralph Sums Up My Feelings on Modern TV Shows

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Despite reading all of the available books in the Song of Ice and Fire series, I’ve never watched an episode of Game of Thrones. Despite watching every episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation as a kid and adult, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes, Videos | Tagged animated films, disney, game of thrones, movie violence, star trek, the witcher, TV shows, videos, wreck it ralph | Leave a comment

A Rare Glimpse Into George Washington’s Greatness

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever seen the painting by Arnold Friberg called “The Prayer at Valley Forge”? It depicts General George Washington in the winter of 1777-1778, humbly calling upon God for help in his most desperate hour. I’ve often wondered what … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films, Videos | Tagged america, george washington, history, one step beyond, TV shows, united states, videos | 1 Comment

Can You Imagine Seeing a TV Episode Like This Today?

Posted on September 24, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What would you do if you had to choose how you were going to be killed? Imagine living in a nightmarish dystopia in which logic is an enemy and truth is a menace. You’re not being sentenced to death because … Continue reading →

Posted in Uplifting Films | Tagged bible, christian, drama, future, God, religion, the obsolete man, the twilight zone, TV shows | 6 Comments

Overcoming the Fear of Name-Calling

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Being called a mean name hurts. My parents taught me to ignore personal insults, but that was easier said than done. Thankfully, I managed to avoid stooping to my bullies’ level and instead killed them with kindness. It’s so much … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged back to the future, bullies, films, movies, star trek, the big lebowski, TV shows | Leave a comment

I Was Wrong About Avengers: Endgame

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I got a little cocky after correctly predicting that Spider-Man would finally leave New York City and that Justice League would follow the same format as every other Superman movie. One year ago, I predicted that Avengers: Endgame would begin … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups, Videos | Tagged avengers, captain america, comic books, films, forever young, iron man, marvel comics, mel gibson, movies, science fiction, sequels, star trek, TV shows, videos | Leave a comment

Why Does The Twilight Zone Hold Up So Well?

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently watched a review of Aqua Teen Hunger Force, and in it, the reviewer noted that he didn’t find that TV show as funny as he thought he should have. The reason is because it was such a trailblazer … Continue reading →

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Pride and Prejudice at The Office

Posted on September 25, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I enjoy good books and witty TV shows. And wouldn’t you know it, I found that two of my favorite pieces of entertainment that fall into these two categories resemble each other in surprising detail. Many of the characters in … Continue reading →

Posted in Movie Matchups, Uncategorized | Tagged books, comedy, fun, funny, humor, movies based on books, pride and prejudice, relationships, the office, TV shows | 1 Comment