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Perfectly Beautiful: Everlasting Love in Deadpool

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on May 23, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Deadpool was right up my alley long before he became a hit action film. As much as I’d like to pretend that I’m more Nightcrawler, I’m totally way more Deadpool. It’s the smart ass commentary and love of swords. Really, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Comics, Relationships

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

So Long As You Meet My Specifications: Familial Acceptance in Hotel Transylvania 2

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 13, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

I don’t mind the Hotel Transylvania movies. If given a choice between that or, say, Pixels (which my kids have made me watch… twice. Pray for me.), I will totally take one of those films. Hotel Transylvania 2 is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Children, Parenting, Relationships

Dah Fuq? Some FAQ Regarding Polyamory

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 12, 2016 by Erin MiskellAugust 19, 2016

This has nothing to do with film, but it’s something I’ve been quizzed about as a direct result of the piece I did on Trainwreck. A few weeks ago, I completed the rest of my transition into a fully outed … Continue reading →

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Whatever Keeps You Happy: May MacKenzie in So I Married An Axe Murderer

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on April 4, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

So I Married An Axe Murderer is one of those films that has a cult following amongst friends, and a “what the fuck are you talking about” reaction from everyone else. Is the plot out there? Yes. Are there plot … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Parenting, Relationships, Sex

Not Cool: The Judgment of Nonmonogamy in Trainwreck

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 14, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Oftentimes, I stick to the facts, my own interpretation, or being a complete smartass when I explore the thematic elements of a film. Very seldom do I make it personal. This one… this is going to get personal, because it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Relationships, Sex, Taboo

Can’t Hide What’s Inside: Closeted Love in Haute Tension

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on March 7, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

Alexandre Aja’s 2003 film Haute Tension (High Tension) presented a story that required some willing suspension of disbelief in order to digest: there are some jumps that simply don’t make sense. This doesn’t mean that the film is without merit, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Horror, LGBTQ, Relationships

All Together Now: Human Connection in 28 Days Later

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on February 29, 2016 by Erin MiskellJune 6, 2016

I saw Danny Boyle’s 28 Days Later in the theatre, and I still remember the sense of terror I had when the characters were changing the flat tire in the tunnel. It was the first time that the concept of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Horror, Relationships, Zombies

Saturday Shorts: Middle Man

The Backseat Driver Reviews Posted on January 9, 2016 by Erin MiskellJanuary 2, 2019

I had 2014’s Middle Man suggested to me; I watched it and was floored by it, then found that the end-of-December madness descended upon me like vampires in an Alaskan town (c’mon, I live in Rochester). So this one should … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Real, Relationships, Saturday shorts

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

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