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Monthly Archives: August 2018

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Hail to the King Vol. 18 – The Dark Half

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dan PollittAugust 31, 2018

“In The Dark Half I tried to answer the question ‘Where do you get your ideas?’  It seems to me that for most writers there really is another person hiding inside, although it isn’t always dark and it’s hardly ever … Continue reading →

Posted in Hail to the King, Horror

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 30, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 30, 2018

Summer’s almost over, and you know what? We need a vacation. We need a theme park. We need Wally World, dammit. We need the Griswold family. Pack your bags, gang – we’re heading to the car, grabbing some homemade Kool-Aid, … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Weekend Movies

Captains of Industry: Citizen Kane (1941) and The Art of the Troll

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 29, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 29, 2018

Citizen Kane (1941) is one of those films that continually receives acclaim with good reason: it’s gripping, it’s well-acted, and it’s expertly directed by writer/director/producer/star Orson Welles. Welles drew inspiration for the film’s main character, Charles Foster Kane, from several … Continue reading →

Posted in Drama

Coming This Week

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 27, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 27, 2018

Summer is coming to a close. Oh summer – we hardly knew ye. Seriously, it feels like it popped in and out. It’s been a bit of a roller coaster this summer.     Speaking of roller coasters… we’re going … Continue reading →

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Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Woman (2011)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 23, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 23, 2018

It’s going to be fall in about a month. You know what that means – pumpkin spice everything! Unless if it’s pumpkin pie, I can leave it – I’m not a latte fan. However, the advent of fall also means … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, I hate people, Weekend Movies

Ooooh Boy: Examining The Jerk (1979) In Modern Context

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 22, 2018 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 8, 2022

Upfront admission: I love Steve Martin. The man is hilarious, and we’re lucky to have him. One of the films for which he’s best known is 1979’s The Jerk, the story of dimwitted Navin R. Johnson. The film is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Race

Coming This Week

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 19, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 19, 2018

I have edits to do, and I am stocking up on both caffeine and Chinese food.     This week, we’re going to go to extremes. We’ll start off with a look at The Jerk (1979), a film that’s begged … Continue reading →

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Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 16, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 16, 2018

Some weeks, you just need something that’s fun, regardless of any issues you can find with it. Such is the case with 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The tale of the wild life, fall and resurrection of wild … Continue reading →

Posted in Comedy, Weekend Movies

Travel in Pairs: Surrender Versus Acceptance in What Dreams May Come (1998)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 15, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 15, 2018

I’ve both read Richard Matheson’s novel What Dreams May Come and watched its 1998 film adaptation. Some side with Matheson and criticize the film’s significant plot changes and thematic exclusions, including an emphasis on New Age beliefs. Personally, I find … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Love story, Relationships, Supernatural

Coming This Week

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 12, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 12, 2018

Ever try out some new makeup looks and get too ambitious and you wind up looking pretty garish? I… may have bitten off more than I could chew this weekend.     So on the note of coming on too … Continue reading →

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