Patrick Phillips
School
East Carolina University
Expertise
A24 Movies, Rian Johnson Films, Horror Soundtracks And Film Scores
- The films of Park Chan-Wook have become a legitimate obsession for Patrick, as have those of Paul Thomas Anderson. He makes it a point to watch the latter's 1999 epic "Magnolia," and the former's 2003 masterpiece "Oldboy" at least once a year.
- He's quite specific about what comics he reads, and in his specificity, he's more astute than most. And yes, he shamelessly worships at the alter of Brian K. Vaughan.
- Patrick has obsessively taken to collecting the works of Clint Mansell on vinyl in recent years. He hopes to one day write a book about the composer's cinematic contributions.
Experience
Patrick studied both creative writing and cinema in college. This naturally led to a lengthy post-graduate tenure in hospitality, but eventually led him to start writing about his passions professionally. Since going pro, he's espoused his opinions on the MCU, the genius of "Killing Them Softly," and the legacy of Image Comics for such outlets as Geek Insider, CutPrintFilm, Taste Movies and, of course, Looper. He loves a good heist flick, and will never understand why "Widows" wasn't a hit.
Education
Patrick earned his BA in English from East Carolina University.
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Stories By Patrick Phillips
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Even the most passionate "Big Bang Theory" fans may not realize Amy Farrah Fowler rarely wears pants on the sitcom. Here's why that is.
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TV veteran Gloria Reuben joined the "Blue Bloods" cast for a notable Season 11 arc. Here's who she plays and how many episodes she's in.
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You may know her as Frankie from "Two and a Half Men," but Jenna Elfman's most recent role was decidedly more dramatic than that brief stint.
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"Riverdale's" final season took the gang back to the 1950s, but original plans involved an even more ambitious time-travel storyline.
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"Deadliest Catch" fans might be surprised to learn how many seasons of the hit reality series have been aired since the series debuted on Discovery.
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Yes, we miss Matthew Gray Gubler. But "Criminal Minds: Evolution" has genuinely thrived in Dr. Reid's absence.
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Finally making his appearance in "The Boys" spin-off, "Gen V," some fans might wonder where they've seen the actor who plays Tek Knight before.
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"One Piece" is taking Netflix by storm. Here's where you can catch series lead Iñaki Godoy once you finish the first season of the new series.
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Marie Moreau is a main character on "Gen V," but the character appears in "The Boys" Season 3, connecting her to a terrifying storyline.
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Dick Butkus not only terrorized his opponents in the NFL, he also took Hollywood by storm, where he played himself a surprising number of times.
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"Ahsoka" earned positive reviews, but Star Wars fans consider one episode in particular to be the very best of the bunch.
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The second season of "Your Honor" ends on a conclusive note, but don't count out the possibility of the Bryan Cranston-led drama returning for Season 3.
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James Cameron is no stranger to inventive filmmaking, but on one of his blockbuster sets, his tendency for innovation nearly cost the director his life.
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Plenty of fans can probably pick Worf out of a crowd of "Star Trek" characters, but how many know what the actor looks like in real life without makeup.
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"Gold Rush" star Rick Ness has since established himself as a top mining boss, but before that, he spent several seasons with Parker Schnabel's crew.
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Detective Danny Reagan's friend Mickey left a lasting impression on "Blue Bloods" audiences, but who plays the character, and how many episodes was he in?
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"Smile 2" is now in the works, giving fans a sequel to 2022's surprise smash hit horror flick. Here's everything we know about the upcoming film so far.
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Director Josh Trank went from being massively in demand to almost completely on the outs following "Fantastic Four's" legendary failure, but where is he now?