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Hail to the King Vol 6 – Christine

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 30, 2017 by Dan PollittJune 30, 2017

“I thought it would be a funny short story – a kind of American Graffiti. Instead, a fairly long novel came out, a supernatural tale about girlfriends, boyfriends, and Christine.” = Stephen King Haunted car blah blah blah. Teenagers blah blah. … Continue reading →

Posted in Hail to the King, Horror, Rant

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Top Secret!

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 29, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 29, 2017

The world needs more spoof. Considering that banks are crashing and governments are in disarray, we could all use something funny. Something stupid. Something that will turn that frown upside down. It’s time to break out the 80s gem from … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Weekend Movies

For The Love of Your Child: Maternal Perspective in Aliens

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 28, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 28, 2017

James Cameron’s 1986 action/science fiction/horror offering Aliens is often studied for its treatment of maternity, and with good cause: it features a strong female lead willing to throw down for the safety of a child, a testament to the strong … Continue reading →

Posted in Motherhood, Science Fiction

Trailer Tuesday: Stronger

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 27, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 27, 2017

How much time must elapse before a film is made about a tragedy? That question can be quite prickly. Five years after September 11, 2001, United 93 was released, and one of the common complaints was that the terrorist attack … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama, Trailer Tuesday, True Story

Trailer Tuesday: The Alienist

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 27, 2017 by Talicia TarverJune 27, 2017

A Trailer I Can’t Stop Obsessing Over Many thanks to Erin for keeping me on the payroll and keeping up with the Trailer Tuesday segments all the same. Now that conference season is over, for the time being, I’m home … Continue reading →

Posted in Television, Trailer Tuesday

Coming This Week

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 25, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 25, 2017

Well, we made it through another week. Onto the next one. At least we had alcohol this weekend. This week, we’re going to take some perspective by looking long and hard at Aliens on Wednesday. Yes, we’ve covered it already … Continue reading →

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Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Hello, My Name Is Doris

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 22, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 22, 2017

I had been meaning to sit down and watch 2016’s Hello, My Name is Doris. Written and directed by Michael Showalter, I had a feeling it would be a comedy in the same vein as The Baxter: equal parts heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Relationships

The Almighty Sidekick: The Real Hero of Big Trouble in Little China

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 21, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 6, 2018

John Carpenter’s cult classic, 1986’s Big Trouble in Little China, is revered in many a social circle, and with good reason: it’s memorable as hell. Infinitely quotable, killer soundtrack, and the best damn boots sported by a man since who … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Comedy

Trailer Tuesdays: Who’s Watching Oliver

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 20, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 21, 2017

The festival circuit can be hit or miss when it comes to finding interesting new fare. There’s one that’s been making some rumbles throughout various festivals lately, including The Independent Horror Movie Awards and the Horrorhound Weekend Film Festival: Who’s Watching … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, Trailer Tuesday

Coming This Week

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 18, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJune 18, 2017

So it’s Father’s Day today, and I’ve tried to stay off of social media to avoid the onslaught of both tributes to dads and rants against single moms (some people are four shades of special). So I offer this instead: … Continue reading →

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