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Swipe Right: The Dangers of Modern Dating in the Holidays (2016) Segment New Year’s Eve

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on February 13, 2019 by Erin ThompsonDecember 30, 2019

I’ve heard some guys try to explain that the worst thing that can happen on a date is getting stuck in poor conversation for the price of two meals without the hope of sex at the end. The overwhelming response … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender, Horror, I hate people, Relationships

I’LL TAKE IT! Impulsive Pet Ownership in Gremlins (1984)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on November 28, 2018 by Erin ThompsonNovember 28, 2018

In the words of Thomas Sanders, story time: so I first showed my kids Gremlins (1984) five years ago. There they were, sitting on the couch – ages 8 and 5 – all bundled up in their blankets with a … Continue reading →

Posted in holiday, I hate people, Parenting

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Devil’s Doorway (2018)

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 4, 2018 by Erin ThompsonOctober 4, 2018

The older I get, the more of a scaredy cat I become. I’ve gotten to be such a giant chicken that I will watch horror movies in the daytime from the comfort of my living room, the exception of which … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, I hate people, Religion, Weekend Movies, Well Played;

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

The Rising Tide: Revisiting Kill Bill

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 11, 2018 by Erin ThompsonApril 11, 2018

Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go: the title of this piece does not reference the rising strength of women. The title of the piece is a firm reference to the wave of vomit I had to choke back … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, I hate people

Where Do We Go From Here: A Conversation That Needs To Be Had, Thanks to Mute

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 7, 2018 by Erin ThompsonAugust 2, 2018

***WARNING: The following post contains spoilers. You have been warned.***   Let’s address the elephant in the room right now: there are a lot of people out there that really can’t stand Mute. It’s gotten panned by the critics. The … Continue reading →

Posted in I hate people, Relationships, self loathing, Social commentary

Thinking Deep Thoughts: Class and Education in Seven

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 13, 2017 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 13, 2017

Oh this film is a goldmine of criticism. David Fincher’s Seven (1995) covers the investigation and pursuit of serial killer John Doe (Kevin Spacey) by soon-to-be-retired homicide Detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and new transfer Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt). Doe … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, I hate people

What’s In the Box: A Look at THAT Scene in Seven

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 6, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJuly 31, 2019

Back in 1995, right before I turned 15, my mother, my sister and I went to go see David Fincher’s Seven. Some may not call that a wise parenting decision, but for an almost-15-year-old that could handle gore and references … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, I hate people

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Seven

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on August 31, 2017 by Erin ThompsonAugust 31, 2017

Can you believe that David Fincher’s Seven is 22 years old? It came out in 1995 and quickly became an iconic horror film. It was dark, it was bleak, and it did not care how we felt at the end … Continue reading →

Posted in Horror, I hate people, Uncategorized, Weekend Movies

I Do What I Want: The Troubling Premise of The Object of My Affection

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 29, 2017 by Erin ThompsonMarch 29, 2017

I’ll be upfront: I dislike Jennifer Aniston. I have always found her annoying and cloying on Friends (itself a show that managed to hit at the right place and right time), and she carried over the lovelorn trope into her … Continue reading →

Posted in I hate people, LGBTQ, Love story, No Thank You, Uncategorized

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