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The Quality I Admire Most in James Bond

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I imagine most people admire James Bond for his good looks, charm, wit, strength, and attractiveness to high-class women. Those are all positive qualities. But what I admire most about him is his ability to stay cool in high-pressure situations.

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I’m Concerned About the Future of My Alma Mater

Posted on September 7, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I debated talking about this at all, but I think it’s an important topic to address. I graduated from Brigham Young University more than a decade ago. My parents attended that same school many years before, but they never pressured … Continue reading →

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Doc’s Advice to Marty at the Start of Back to the Future Part II Was Prescient

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It’s funny how life imitates art. A couple weeks ago, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern told her country’s residents something that sounded oddly familiar. In reference to new COVID-19 lockdowns, she said: “Stay local, and do not congregate. Don’t … Continue reading →

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10 Spectacular Action Sequences That Have Little or No Music

Posted on August 24, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Music is ubiquitous in film. If a filmmaker wants to punch up a scene, they often rely on a great soundtrack. This creates many memorable moments. But sometimes it works best to switch off the music for a period of … Continue reading →

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I Struggle to Sit Through Frustrating Film Scenes Like These

Posted on August 10, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I finally watched My Cousin Vinny a few weeks ago, and I have some things to say about it. I had heard for years that it’s a great movie, and I was missing out by not watching it. But for … Continue reading →

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A Powerful Tool for Overcoming Temptation

Posted on August 3, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve been teaching my kids all the Bible stories in order, and we just finished with King David. His story starts so well, but he had one fatal flaw that basically wrecked his life. He gave into temptation, lusting for … Continue reading →

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This Video Improves Upon My Back to the Future Trilogy Chiasmus!

Posted on June 8, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Five years ago, Netflix did a short video about my Back to the Future Trilogy chiasmus article. I was thrilled to see it, of course, but I wished that it had included more information about the connections found in the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Ghostbusters II Is the Movie We Need Right Now

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I’ve noticed something interesting about myself. The times when I feel angry rarely come as the result of outside influences. I can usually deal with stress, rudeness, and even injustice without losing my temper. No, I tend to get angry … Continue reading →

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I Was So Wrong in This Old Article

Posted on May 11, 2021 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I make a lot of definitive statements as the Deja Reviewer, judging this and that movie in ways that I think are reasonable and sometimes daring. But doing this leaves me open to the possibility of having to eat humble … Continue reading →

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