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Patrice Witherspoon-Critic

Patrice Witherspoon

Critic

July, 2022
Cannes Film Festival, Horror, Sundance Film Festival
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  • 165
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Author Details

Patrice is a film/TV critic & editor based in southern California. She prides herself on being a champion of projects for & by underrepresented groups, and an advocate for first-time filmmakers. When she's not catching the latest horror film or attending festivals, you can find Patrice mentoring scientists in her day job, scoffing at her sports teams, or travelling the world.

Industry Focus

As a proud member of OAFFC, SDFCS, and the NAFCA, Brittany Patrice champions her unique voice through writing and advocates for film education and entertainment equally. Patrice's specialties are dramas, horror films, and movies based on religion and/or religious experiences.

Favorite Media

Patrice's favorite media can change depending on the day or her mood. Whatever film or TV show can get an emotional rise out of her, it's bound to make her favorites lists. With that being said, Enemy (2013, Villeneuve), Luce (2019, Onah), and Silence (2016, Scorcese) are her favorite films of all time.

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Urchin Review: I Was Caught Between Frustration & Empathy In Harris Dickinson's Memorable Directorial Feature Debut

Suffice it to say, Urchin isn’t the easiest watching experience, but Harris Dickinson crafts a memorable, if frustrating, directorial feature debut.

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Outerlands Review: Asia Kate Dillon Gifts Us With A Layered Performance In Sincere Drama About Abandonment & Belonging

Outerlands isn’t just a story about navigating through life after childhood trauma. It’s an experience of human connectivity and belonging.

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The Chronology Of Water Review: Kristen Stewart Teaches Us To Find Our Voice In Her Spectacular & Confident Directorial Feature Debut

The Chronology of Water, through all its intricacies and fragments, is a stunning debut overflowing with confidence, authenticity, and soul.

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Dossier 137 Review: Léa Drucker Gives A Flawless Performance In Dominik Moll's Intense Thriller On Police Brutality

Dossier 137 delivers the pieces necessary to remind us that bad apples are merely born from their rotten systematic tree.

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Two Prosecutors Review: Sergei Loznitsa's Chilling Great Purge Drama Gives Us The Blueprint To Fight Corruption

An impressive feature from director Sergei Loznitsa, with equally remarkable performances led by Aleksandr Kuznetsov.

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Sharp Corner Review: Ben Foster Delivers A Gripping Performance In Thin Yet Disturbing Psychological Thriller

I can’t promise you won’t go into full judgmental mode on Foster’s Josh, but at least you’ll be thoroughly entertained along the way.

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The Shrouds Review: David Cronenberg Explores Creative Methods To Tackle Grief With Arthouse Horror

With striking performances and a hypnotic showcase of spiraling grief, Cronenberg chooses to reveal a side of humanity with an empathetic view.

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Eric LaRue Review: Judy Greer Embodies Raw Emotion In Michael Shannon’s Crushing Directorial Feature Debut

Eric LaRue is a devastating and emotionally gripping story enhanced by Shannon’s longtime experience with stage plays and Greer’s perfect performance.

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Misericordia Review: Restrictive Storytelling Holds Back Entertaining Sexual Repression Drama

Though it may not have been executed to its best potential, Misericordia still manages to get a rise out of you when you least expect it.

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My Dead Friend Zoe Review: I Was Captivated By Sonequa Martin-Green's Layered Performance In This Heartfelt Indie Drama About Grief

My Dead Friend Zoe is an indie gem equivalent to a warm embrace needed after a hard day.

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The Dead Thing Review: I Needed More Than Just Fine From Shudder's Underwhelming Erotic Thriller

While the technical elements of The Dead Thing are true standouts, ultimately, the horror film is only just fine.

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Together Review: Alison Brie & Dave Franco's Unforgettable Chemistry Powers This Bonkers Body Horror That's A Bad Dream Come To Life

If you’re looking for the latest body horror film to become obsessed over, look no further than Michael Shanks’ directorial debut, Together.

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Last Days Review: Justin Lin’s Adaptation Of A Missionary Tragedy Left Me Torn Between Faith & Justice

Last Days is as frustrating to watch as it is to try to understand this avoidable tragedy.

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The Thing With Feathers Review: Benedict Cumberbatch’s Layered Performance Outshines The Weak Horror Elements Of Dismal Adaptation

Southern’s creative style and direction to manifest grief onscreen interconnects with the horror genre, it's just not entirely effective.

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Atropia Review: Alia Shawkat Carries The Emotional Weight Of This Entertaining War Satire That Misses The Mark On Its Bigger Message

It isn’t the greatest satire ever made, but Gates’ feature is like a one-stop shop for mockery and education with some fun in between.

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Hard Truths Review: Emotionally Draining Drama Boasts An Oscar-Worthy Marianne Jean-Baptiste

Inherently, witnessing a woman propel insults at people is humorous, but there’s sadness all around this script, if not deeply moving.

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The Six Triple Eight Review: Tyler Perry's Clunky War Drama Completely Misses The Point Of Its Powerful Story

As great as it sounds to witness a film like The Six Triple Eight, it comes with as many hurdles as one would expect from a Tyler Perry movie.

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Oh Canada Review: Sincere Drama About Mortality Boasts Great Richard Gere & Uma Thurman Performances

Oh, Canada feels like a deeply personal reflection on death. With sincerity and style, Schrader offers a thoughtful film about life and legacy.

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Nosferatu Review: Robert Eggers' Stunning Remake Puts The Terror Back Into Vampire Lore

Nosferatu is a stunning gothic horror remake that puts the terror back into vampire lore.

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The Piano Lesson Review: Soulful Star-Studded Adaptation Is A Therapeutic Discovery Of Trauma Relief

Malcolm Washington’s soulful adaptation and directorial debut feels like a therapeutic discovery of trauma relief through memory and legacy.