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My Favorite 20 Seconds of the Independence Day Soundtrack

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Independence Day is a bombastic movie with an equally bombastic soundtrack. I love it for its simplicity. The villains have scary music, and the heroes have heroic music. Not much ambiguity there. But there are about 20 seconds tucked away … Continue reading →

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I Love the Relationship Between Judah Ben-Hur and His Adoptive Father

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I recently talked about one aspect of Ben-Hur (1959), but there’s so much more to say about this masterpiece of a film. One thing that has always stood out to me is the loving father-son relationship that develops between Roman … Continue reading →

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The Lockard Theory Strikes Again

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Ten years ago, Netflix dedicated a video to my Back to the Future Trilogy chiasmus. That was extraordinary. What a compliment to have my insights into one of the best film trilogies of all time branded as “The Lockard Theory” … Continue reading →

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A Piece of Music That Gets Me Revved Up for a Big Challenge

Posted on April 7, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Do you ever listen to music when you’re about to attempt something difficult? Something that gets your heart pumping. Some people like “Eye of the Tiger” from Rocky III or “Barbarian Horde” from Gladiator. Those are both solid pieces of … Continue reading →

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A Much Better Version of My Chiasmus of the World

Posted on March 17, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’m sure I’m not the first one to consider the idea that the entire history of the world is a chiasmus. However, I didn’t know how to find the edges of such a large puzzle and fit them together. That’s … Continue reading →

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After 3 Years of Searching, I Finally Found an Obscure 1970s Film!

Posted on March 10, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

In 2023, I started to have an itch to find a 1970s movie that I didn’t even know the title of. I described it in my article, “My Quest to Find an Obscure 1970s Film.” It’s frustrating to be convinced … Continue reading →

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This Simple Scene in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Is Stunning

Posted on March 3, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Can we all just take a moment to marvel at the complexity of this little dance number in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers? The song is called “Lonesome Polecat.”

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Wonder of Wonders! Miracle of Miracles!

Posted on January 27, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My heart longs to sing and shout for joy! God is a God of miracles today, just as much as He has ever been in the past, for I have received a truly great miracle at His hands. After eight … Continue reading →

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Why Isn’t This Amazing Piece of Music on the How to Train Your Dragon Soundtrack?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the How to Train Your Dragon soundtrack for many years, and something dawned on me just recently. It’s missing a really amazing piece of music from the film! Have a listen to this.

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This Scene from Witness Shows What Happens When People Don’t Act Christian Anymore

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s not normal to return good for evil or to love one’s enemies. For most of world history, we have accounts of people seeking revenge for wrongs committed against them, hating their enemies, and allowing anger to supersede patience and … Continue reading →

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