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Two Peas: Political Tyrants in Adventure Time

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 18, 2018 by Erin ThompsonApril 18, 2018

Oh how this show fills me with emotions. Adventure Time is ending soon, with the final episode – “Come Along With Me” – set to air in June. We’ll get to see a war waged between Princess Bubblegum and her … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Politics, Television

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 15, 2018 by Erin ThompsonJuly 13, 2021

HEAR ME OUT ON THIS! I know – on the surface, this does not sound like a rational choice. What started out as a web series with three-minute long increments about a child’s toy does not sound like a good … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Children, Comedy, Weekend Movies

Peaceful Warrior: The Power of Compassion in Princess Mononoke

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on January 3, 2018 by Erin ThompsonJanuary 3, 2018

Hayao Miyazaki’s Princess Mononoke often receives its praise for both its portrait of strong women and dedication to demonstrating the impact of industrialism upon the environment. The praise is well-deserved; however, other themes lurk about that in plain sight are … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Drama

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 21, 2017 by Erin ThompsonDecember 21, 2017

True story: every time you whisper, “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” a new goth kid is born. And that’s a beautiful thing, because the film is just like a goth kid: full of heart, a bit grim, and knows how to … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, holiday, Music, Weekend Movies

Saturday Shorts: Nutty Christmas

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 2, 2017 by Erin ThompsonDecember 2, 2017

Personal confession: I love nutcrackers. I have since I was a little girl. My grandparents had one, and instead of thinking it looked scary (which, frankly, some have complained about in the past, and with justifiable cause), I was fascinated … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Saturday shorts

Saturday Shorts: A Stranger Things Christmas

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on November 25, 2017 by Erin ThompsonNovember 25, 2017

Black Friday has officially come and gone. If you’re anything like me, you’ve spent time huddled up, far from the maddening crowd (and Target). In my home, it’s officially Christmas season when the Thanksgiving dessert has been served – we … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Comedy, Saturday shorts

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Extraordinary Tales

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 26, 2017 by Erin ThompsonOctober 26, 2017

Edgar Allan Poe and October go together like beer and pretzels. Even better, soft pretzel sticks and beer cheese for dipping. Crap, now I’m hungry. Where was I? Ah yes, Poe. Good ol’ Edgar had a knack for looking into … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Horror, Weekend Movies

May the Best Man Win: Toxic Masculinity in The Legend of Sleepy Hollow (1949)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 4, 2017 by Erin ThompsonOctober 4, 2017

The 1949 short The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a Halloween-time classic that has thrills, chills, and oh hell, even some musical numbers. Based on the Washington Irving story, it features the story of Ichabod Crane, a schoolteacher romancing a … Continue reading →

Posted in Adaptation, Animated, Attraction, Gender, Men, Relationships

Saturday Shorts: Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing On Rainbows

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 30, 2017 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 30, 2017

This week has been really heavy. It’s not been fun. So, we’re going for something that’s not quite a short film. This, kids, is Flufflepuff. For anyone that has kids or is a brony, you’ll know what this is: a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, funny, Strange

Saturday Shorts: Partly Cloudy

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 9, 2017 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 9, 2017

I’ll cut to the chase: I watched It, which is fucking incredible and so scary, and I need something happy right now. Here’s Pixar’s Partly Cloudy, which is second only to my beloved Presto from the Pixar stable. I love … Continue reading →

Posted in Animated, Comedy, Emotions, Saturday shorts

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