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The Mirror: How mother! Can Help Us

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 25, 2017 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 25, 2017

**WARNING: THE FOLLOWING POST CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR A FILM THAT IS STILL IN THEATRES. READ AT YOUR DESCRETION**   Multiple people and websites spoiled Darren Aronofsky’s mother! for me just as soon as it came out. We’re talking way under … Continue reading →

Posted in Well Played;, WTF

We Need to Talk About Dark City

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on July 26, 2017 by Erin ThompsonJuly 26, 2017

First thing’s first: I love Alex Proyas’s 1998 film Dark City. I really do. Stylistically, the film is nothing short of a masterpiece. It’s that beautiful woman that walks in and causes the entire room to gasp and stare in … Continue reading →

Posted in Science Fiction, WTF

Pwned: Male Dominance and Romantic Rejection in Pixels

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on May 3, 2017 by Erin ThompsonMay 3, 2017

Let me start this by saying that never in a fucking million years did I think I’d be covering an Adam Sandler film for analysis outside of Punch Drunk Love. To be completely fair, Sandler didn’t write this – this … Continue reading →

Posted in Gender, No Thank You, Relationships, WTF

All the Time in the World: Twin Peaks and the Impossibility of Laura Palmer

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 12, 2017 by Erin ThompsonApril 12, 2017

The first season of Twin Peaks is a bit like an addiction for me: if I start one episode, I must absolutely binge watch it until I get to the end. I explain this by drawing a parallel to Eric … Continue reading →

Posted in Time Travel, WTF

Lying Cow: The Weight Issues in Love, Actually

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 7, 2016 by Erin ThompsonDecember 8, 2016

Last year, I defended the living hell out of the cue card scene in Love, Actually. I still stick to that: it’s not creepy. You know what, though? The movie’s not entirely off the hook. Do I love the different … Continue reading →

Posted in Attraction, Aw Hell No, Relationships, WTF

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Maps to the Stars

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 8, 2016 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 8, 2016

After looking at Mulholland Drive, why the hell not recommend something from Cronenberg? It’s a bit like being a glutton for punishment in this respect. I’ll be frank: Maps to the Stars may not be for everyone. Some find it … Continue reading →

Posted in Weekend Movies, WTF

Payback: An Analysis of Mulholland Drive

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on September 7, 2016 by Erin ThompsonSeptember 7, 2016

A few weeks ago, I did something bad. I recommended Donnie Darko as a film to review to the boys over at the Scott and Liam Vs. Evil podcast. Time travel can be a doozy with that one, but the … Continue reading →

Posted in Identity, Mystery, Reality, Relationships, Uncategorized, WTF
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