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‘Happy Wife, Happy Life’ Is True, But Not in the Way You Might Think

Posted on September 15, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

My wife and I were watching It’s a Wonderful Life recently when we reached a scene where George and Mary Bailey share a tender moment. George has all kinds of thoughts in his head about personal ambitions he never achieved … Continue reading →

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Another Lesson from The Natural: Evil Never Stops Looking for Our Weaknesses

Posted on August 25, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

There’s a scene in The Natural that perfectly captures a lot of my philosophy on life. You see, I believe we are all blessed with certain natural talents and weaknesses. Blessed with weaknesses? Yes. Our weaknesses give us a chance … Continue reading →

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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 →

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The Biggest Themes of Batman Begins

Posted on August 4, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

“Don’t be afraid.” That’s a big theme of Batman Begins, a movie all about being terrified and facing one’s greatest fears. “Don’t be afraid” are the dying words of Thomas Wayne to his son Bruce. Bruce Wayne’s 3 Biggest Fears … Continue reading →

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My Preferred Piece of Music When I’m Tasked with Accomplishing the Seemingly Impossible

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

Music defines certain periods of my life. I can look back at a time of my life and remember the music I mostly listened to during it. “Love Theme from St. Elmo’s Fire” was my jam as a teenager approaching … Continue reading →

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Annie Glenn Had The Right Stuff

Posted on June 30, 2026 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What does it take to be a great man or woman? That’s the question that The Right Stuff asks again and again. Nobody talks about having The Right Stuff in The Right Stuff. It seems like a source of pride … Continue reading →

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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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