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I No Longer Think It’s Wise to Mock the Past

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Have you ever found the answer to a question you had never thought to ask, but which explains many other questions you’ve had? I had this experience when I watched a brilliant review of Pleasantville. I had never seen a … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff, Videos | Tagged drama, films, history, movie review, movies, mst3k, personal, pleasantville, videos | 1 Comment

A Big Lesson in Money Management

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember that scene in Big where Josh Baskin receives his first paycheck? He’s a 12-year-old boy trapped in the body of a 30-year-old man. He has never had more than a few dollars to his name in his whole life, … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged big, cash, childhood, comedy, films, money, movie review, movies, tom hanks, videos | 3 Comments

Does Die Hard Have a Good Soundtrack?

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Die Hard. It’s practically flawless as an action movie. But I have to ask, does Die Hard have a good soundtrack? Is any of its music particularly memorable, melodic, or meaningful? No, it’s just kind of there. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged back to the future, die hard, film score, films, michael kamen, movie review, movies, music, soundtrack, videos | 6 Comments

What Makes the RoboCop vs. ED-209 Fight So Memorable?

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

There are three big things that make this scene go from good to legendary by etching itself in my memory. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged films, movie review, movies, robocop, robots, science fiction, sequels, videos | 5 Comments

This Is My 2nd Favorite Robot Fight in a Film

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

It might seem like putting the cart before the horse, but I would like to share my second favorite robot fight in a film. Why not share my favorite one before the second favorite? To draw out the suspense! But … Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged disney, robots, sequels, still not quite human, tv movie, videos | 1 Comment

The Subtle Meaning of the Scene Where Two-Face Meets the Riddler

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

This scene is brilliantly set up so that the visuals complement the dialogue and they work together to demonstrate what is happening in Two-Face’s mind the whole time. Continue reading →

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged action movies, batman, comic books, films, movie review, movies, riddler, two-face, videos, villains | 6 Comments

This Is What Most Sequels Feel Like

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

I love Groundhog Day because it offers something new every time I watch it. And on my most recent visitation, I noticed something really cool about the snowman-building scene.

Posted in Significant Scenes | Tagged comedy, films, groundhog day, movie review, movies, sequels, videos | 1 Comment

Timeless Childhood Lessons from the ’90s

Posted on January 23, 2018 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

What I particularly enjoyed from the ’90s was the subtle way that TV stations snuck important life lessons into fun presentations. And there is no better example of this than the “Totally Kids Detective Agency” on Fox. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged childhood, fathers, fun, funny, john walsh, kids shows, nostalgia, parents, timeless films, TV shows, videos | Leave a comment

A Philosopher’s Review of Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Posted on December 19, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Prepare yourself for the most politically incorrect take you will ever see on Star Wars: The Last Jedi. It will give you a whole new perspective on the film. Continue reading →

Posted in Random Stuff | Tagged films, movie review, movies, science fiction, sequels, star wars, stefan molyneux, the last jedi, videos | 7 Comments

This Is Classic Disney at Its Finest

Posted on December 12, 2017 by Robert Lockard, the Deja Reviewer

Remember when an eight-minute cartoon could lift you to emotional heights and then bring you to tears mere moments later? I sure do. And Disney was the master of putting my emotions through the wringer. They have continued that tradition … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies That Improve | Tagged animated films, cars, cartoon, classic films, disney, films, movie review, movies, videos | Leave a comment