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Beautiful Dreamer: Hanna as Snow White

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 30, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Joe Wright’s 2011 film Hanna presents an extraordinary tale: the titular girl (Saoirse Ronan), trained as an assassin from a young age by her father (Eric Bana), is hunted by government agent Marissa (Cate Blanchett) for unknown reasons. Doesn’t seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fairy Tales, Feminine, Survival

Looking for Love: Parental Rejection in Willow

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on February 17, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

As a kid, I loved Willow. Two years ago, when it came out on Blu Ray, I received it as a Christmas present and spent that evening staring at the screen, once again a child watching a favorite story. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fairy Tales, Parenting

The Good Ol’ Days: Suspiria as Fairy Tale

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 14, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 5, 2018

Suspiria, at first glance, is a film out to flood the senses. Between near-constant music and a rich color palette, you’re not allowed much respite during the film. It’s totally enjoyable in that respect. Once you digĀ a little deeper, though, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fairy Tales, Horror

Red Light, Green Light: Color Symbolism in The City of Lost Children

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on June 4, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 13, 2016

It comes as no surprise that The City of Lost Children is visually stunning. From Marc Caro and Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the film tells the strange tale of a man lacking the ability to dream named Krank (Daniel Emilfork), who kidnaps … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beautiful, Colors, Fairy Tales, Foreign

A Whole New World: “Lover’s Vow,” The Little Mermaid and Transformation in Tales From the Darkside: The Movie

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on May 14, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 13, 2016

Of the three segments from Tales From the Darkside: The Movie, my hands-down favorite is “Lover’s Vow.” In it, stuggling artist Preston (James Remar) witnesses a monster kill a friend; the monster agrees with spare Preston in exchange for his … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Fairy Tales, Transformation
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