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Everybody Loves Scott: The Douche Problem in Scott Pilgrim vs. The World

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on May 9, 2016 by Erin MiskellOctober 5, 2018

Let me preface this by stating that I love Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Edgar Wright had me at the 8-bit intro over the Universal logo. Yes, I am that shallow. Plus, it has Legend of Zelda sound effects throughout … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comedy, Love story, Relationships

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch Another Earth

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on February 25, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

I went in to Mike Cahill’s 2011 offering Another Earth right when it came out, intrigued. The concept of a second Earth suddenly appearing in the sky, as implausible as it is, tickles my science geek. The film tells the story of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alternate reality, Love story, Science Fiction, Weekend Movies

Can You Feel It? Physical Sensation as Personal Necessity in Amelie

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

Amelie is a film I’ve loved from the first time I saw it. Loved the color scheme, loved the storytelling, loved the cast, loved the message it had. It’s one of those rare films that makes you feel good about … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Foreign, Love story

Fractured Fairytales: The Broken Family in Star Wars: The Force Awakens

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 28, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 8, 2016

**Warning: this post contains material that may constitute a spoiler for a film that is currently in theatres. Read at your own risk.** One of the most interesting aspects in trilogies (or any anthology series, for that matter) stems from … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Love story, Reality, Science Fiction

Not Creepy: THAT Scene in Love Actually

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on December 16, 2015 by Erin MiskellDecember 22, 2021

Love Actually is one of those films that people either love or hate. I’m in the love camp, despite its self-loathing body issues. I love that it explores multiple facets of love (not just the romantic kind). I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Love story, Reality, Relationships

Wibbly Wobbly Timey Wimey Stuff: Unpacking Comet

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on November 11, 2015 by Erin MiskellSeptember 11, 2016

I’m not the biggest romantic drama person (or romantic comedy person, for that matter). It takes something special for me to get to like one, and to be honest, I was not planning on liking writer/director Sam Esmail’s Comet as … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alternate reality, Love story

Open Book: Characters as Literature in Crimson Peak

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 26, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 8, 2016

**Warning: this post contains material that may constitute a spoiler for a film that is currently in theatres. Read at your own risk.**   Crimson Peak strikes me as a beautiful rarity because it deals so heavily in the business … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Gothic, Horror, Love story

For Your Own Good: Vampire as Moral Muscle in A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on October 21, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 8, 2016

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I watched Ana Lily Amirpour’s A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night. It wasn’t a long ride before I began to fall in love with the film – the black and white, the story, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Horror, Love story, Vampire

Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch In The Mood For Love

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on July 30, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 12, 2016

I love Wong Kar-Wai. He captures what it means to be human so well. He can nail the full depth of feeling and bring you to a place that can only be described as achingly human – beautiful, painful, feeling. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Love story, Weekend Movies

Happy Together: Polyamory As Happy Ending in 3

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on July 27, 2015 by Erin MiskellJune 12, 2016

A question that’s been coming up in some circles lately is whether or not polyamorous marriage will be allowed now that same-sex marriage has been legalized. A staggering amount of people don’t realize what that is, or have it some … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Beautiful, Love story

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