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The Keeper of the Tales: The Need for Embellishment in Big Fish

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 13, 2018 by Erin ThompsonJune 13, 2018

So for the past three years, I’ve been trying to cover Big Fish in time for Father’s Day. Each year, I’ve failed. Hard. I have failed so miserably. I’m like that mom that keeps telling herself she’s going to decorate … Continue reading →

Posted in Emotions, fatherhood

Sunshine and Roses: The Dark Side of Parenthood in Shelley

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on January 4, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJanuary 4, 2017

I know some extraordinary people that would make fantastic parents yet don’t want kids. It doesn’t matter that I think they’d be excellent at it – it’s not what they want after careful consideration, and frankly, I love them all … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, fatherhood, Motherhood, No Thank You, Parenting

Daddy, My Dear: Fatherhood in Warcraft

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 19, 2016 by Erin ThompsonJune 19, 2016

**WARNING: This analysis contains plot details of a film that is currently in the theatres. Read at your own risk.** I knew going in that Warcraft had the potential to either be really good or really bad on a personal … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, fatherhood, Video Games

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch This Is My Father

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 16, 2016 by Erin ThompsonFebruary 16, 2021

This Is My Father is almost 20 years old. It came out in 1998, a product of the Quinn brothers: actor Aidan, writer/director Paul, and cinematographer Declan. This film… I tell you, this film can reduce me to tears like … Continue reading →

Posted in fatherhood, Weekend Movies

The Way I Show My Love: Fatherhood in The Red Violin

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 15, 2016 by Erin ThompsonJune 15, 2016

François Girard’s 1998 film The Red Violin is gorgeous. It has an incredible score, a story that spans multiple centuries, and a tremendous cast that emotes perfectly despite linguistic barriers to the audience. Really, how can you hate on a … Continue reading →

Posted in fatherhood, Music

The Guy That’s There: The Importance of the Step Dad in Ghostbusters II

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 13, 2016 by Erin ThompsonJune 28, 2023

Bill Murray is one of my favorite smart asses. I know he’s difficult on set and off-screen (which is fact, not excuse). I still find him hilarious in the right role. One such film that highlights his abilities as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Comedy, fatherhood, Uncategorized
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