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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Zack Snyder was given major freedom when crafting his Superman story, but there was one thing Warner Bros. refused to let him use in "Man of Steel."
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Kevin Costner became a big star in the 1980s thanks to a string of hits, but before then, he starred in an Apple commercial that was a product of its time.
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The original "The Walking Dead" series spawned numerous spinoffs. So, which one of these series stands above the rest in terms of critical consensus?
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Longtime "Suits" fans may be curious to learn what happened to Patrick J. Adams after his iconic run on the popular USA legal drama.
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Tom Felton isn't really Draco Malfoy, but this hilarious new Uber Eats commercial casts the "Harry Potter" star in a magically horrible light.
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Mark Harmon left "NCIS" after Season 19, Episode 4, but his credit remained front and center for the rest of the season. The show's producer explained why.
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"Gold Rush" miner John Schnabel, featured from Season 2 to Season 6, taught his grandson Parker Schnabel pretty much everything he knows about mining.
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Johannes Vermeer's painting, The Girl with the Pearl Earring, which inspired a movie of the same name, was once considered obscene by polite society.
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Katee Sackhoff, best known for her role as Starbuck on "Battlestar Galactica," guested twice on "The Big Bang Theory." Here's a closer look at those cameos.
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After HBO allegedly demanded a specific casting for "Yellowstone," and Taylor Sheridan delivered, the creator was furious when HBO still passed on the show.
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Former "Storage Wars" star Brandon Sheets hasn't been part of the reality show since Season 9. Here's why he was allegedly fired.
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Fans may be wondering who plays Aquaman's father in "Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom." Here's a look at the actor and where you may have seen him before.
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Google's latest "All Eyes On Me" commercial boasted some amazing music and a roster of incredibly talented NFL players.
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A mix-up involving actors' names and their faces caused a bit of confusion for fans while watching the credits for the first season of "Bones."
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It's expected for a hit television series' ratings to drop when a major star leaves the show, but how much did Mark Harmon's departure hurt "NCIS?"
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Jeri Ryan recalled two scenes that she read while being cast as Seven of Nine in "Star Trek: Voyager," one of which she said she's "always hated."
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"The Big Bang Theory" fans were surprised to see Billy Bob Thornton show up for a guest spot on Season 8. And he certainly left his mark on the series.
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"Gold Rush" star Tyler Mahoney has had some big finds during her career, but one particular discovery easily tops all of her other career finds.
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The character Dana Scott, known as "Scottie," makes 15 appearances on "Suits." You may have seen the actress on "Grey's Anatomy" or in these other projects.
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An episode of "The Andy Griffith Show" features a memorable supporting character named Cousin Virgil. Here's who plays him and where you've seen him before.
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Fans of "Veronica Mars" likely have seen the actor who plays Jake Kane before. Here are a few of the roles where you may have spotted him in the past.
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Here's a look at the future of "The Walking Dead" franchise and whether another season of the flagship series could be a part of those plans.
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The foul-mouthed Tony Beets is a fan favorite prospector on Discovery's "Gold Rush." Here's how and where he became so successful with gold mining.