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Contract Valid: Entitlement in The Little Mermaid

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on May 18, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Disney and I have, shall we say, a love-hate relationship. I grew up on Mickey Mouse cartoons and loved Donald Duck as a child (I nearly typed “Donald Dick”. I need new hands.). However, as I grew a little older, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Aw Hell No, Parenting

Saturday Shorts: In Between

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 16, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 1, 2016

The beautiful part about being involved in (shameless plug) That’s Not Current: I have gotten to meet so many amazing writers that happen to be incredible, knowledgeable people with whom I’ve become friends. Rebecca Booth (of the United Nations of Horror podcast) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Saturday shorts

My Own Two Feet: Self Sufficiency and Community in Spirited Away

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 11, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away is often sited as a study in the transition from childhood to adulthood. In this respect, the criticism is well-founded: throughout our story, Chihiro/Sen (voiced by Daveigh Chase) transitions from whiny child to self-confident, mature young … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Children, Emotions

Talk to the Hand: The Marriage of Physical and Mental in Vampire Hunter D

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 6, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

I’ve always found Vampire Hunter D to be a relaxing experience. Don’t know if it’s the soundtrack, the dark tones or the voice acting of the cast, but each and every time I watch it, I find myself strangely at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Emotions, Transformation, Vampire

Everything Will Be Just Fine: A Dark Theme in Adventure Time

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 28, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

I’m an Adventure Time freak. Yes, I’m one of those. Can’t help it. I love the snark. I love the shrill scream of Finn (and Jeremy Shada for screaming that way). I love Lumpy Space Princess, despite that she’s a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Parenting

The Confidence Man: Power and Persuasion in Heavy Metal

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 9, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Power is in the eye of the beholder. It’s the meaning that we assign to people, places and events that give control; in order for that power to work, there must be a willing surrender to this control. Whether the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Authority

Saturday Shorts: Presto

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on February 6, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 1, 2016

Some days, you just want to go back to being a little kid, where everything is funny, possiblities are endless, and you don’t have to be an adult with grown-up problems. I have to admit that this has been one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Comedy, Saturday shorts

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Emperor’s New Groove

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on January 14, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 7, 2016

Don’t roll your eyes just yet; stick with me for a minute. Yes, this is a kids’ movie. Yes, it’s a Disney cartoon. However, this one is special. It’s less of a kids’ movie and far more of a reward … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Comedy, Weekend Movies

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Secret of Kells

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 3, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 8, 2016

There comes a point in every parent’s life when you cannot do one more animated film. Not. A. Single. One. I rapidly hit that point about a year ago. Frozen broke me. So when my children asked to watch 2009’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Animated, Nature, Weekend Movies
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