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Patrice Witherspoon-Freelance Film Critic

Patrice Witherspoon

Freelance Film Critic

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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

Patrice is a film/tv critic for Screen Rant & Pop Culture Reviews. As a proud member of OAFFC, SDFCS, and the NAFCA, she 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.

Latest Articles

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The Color Purple Review: Run, Don't Walk To See This Gorgeous, Soulful Musical Adaptation

If there was ever a time to support a remake, it’s now with Blitz Bazawule’s beautifully acted and timely The Color Purple.

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Godzilla Minus One Review: Yamazaki’s Kaiju Entry Is One Of The Franchise's Best

Yamazaki’s Minus One is so rich with compelling characters, that it’ll be hard not to emotionally gravitate to its central human story.

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Candy Cane Lane Review: Genre-Blending Adventure Is A Christmas Guilty Pleasure

Candy Cane Lane takes on its real-life inspiration with creativity and glee. This family-friendly feature captures the magic of Christmas with fun.

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Neon (2023)
Neon Review: Netflix Series Celebrating Reggaeton Is Vibrant & Fun

Neon is the kind of series you watch for great young talent, stay for the cool music, and binge for the juicy storylines.

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Old Dads Review: Burr's Directorial Debut Has Plenty Of Jokes But Little Laughs

Bill Burr's film isn’t the worst directorial debut by any means of the phrase, but the film's raunchy comedy fails to say something meaningful.

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Miranda’s Victim Review: Important Drama Is Elevated By Outstanding Performances

Not a single performance was wasted in Miranda’s Victim, which is exactly the kind of production you need from such a heavy story.

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Poolman Review: Chris Pine’s Wacky Comedy Thriller Is A Dumpster Fire

Poolman is an unfunny spoof of neo-noir thrillers with hazy direction, even messier storytelling, and unbearable dialogue.

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Rustin Review: Colman Domingo Gives An Oscar-Winning Performance In Flimsy Biopic

It may not be the best biopic ever told, but people will certainly walk away from Rustin more educated.

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Pain Hustlers Review: Blunt & Evans Star In Generic, Timid Takedown Of Big Pharma

Pain Hustlers is a mixed bag of entertainment that opts for flashiness instead of focusing on the important elements of the story at hand.

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The Burial Review: Foxx & Jones Let Loose In Entertaining Courtroom Dramedy

Led by an exceptional Jamie Foxx, The Burial is sensational, balancing its audaciously vibrant spirit with its poignantly rich story.

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Knox Goes Away Review: Keaton Directs & Stars In Overly Ambitious Thriller

With great performances all around & a well-intentioned script that is creative & overly ambitious, Knox Goes Away is compelling in its own right.

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Next Goal Wins Review: Waititi’s Sports Dramedy Has Little Character Development

Next Goal Wins has some embellishments, but its biggest mishap is missing the mark on jokes & limiting character development for almost every person.

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Dumb Money Review: Star-Studded Film Is An Exhilarating Ride Down Memory Lane

Dumb Money is a crowd-pleasing story with great performances and a script that keeps it simple.

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American Fiction Review: Jefferson’s Timely Directorial Debut Is Confident & Provocative

Don’t let cameos fool you, American Fiction is packed with important commentary, clever jokes, and a story that’ll have you coming back for more.

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Woman Of The Hour Review: Kendrick's Directorial Debut Is Promising But Tonally Off

While showing good potential overall, Kendrick’s directorial debut is hindered by tonal imbalances and poor editing.

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Anatomy Of A Fall Review: Sensational Courtroom Drama Challenges Our Perception Of Truth

Anatomy of a Fall is as addicting as any true crime story yet as riveting as some of the best murder mysteries thanks to a team effort.

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Sitting In Bars With Cake Review: A Healthy Mix Of Hearty Fun & Devastation

Equally heartwarming and heartbreaking, Trish Sie's Sitting in Bars with Cake is an emotional rollercoaster worth every smile and tear.

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The Good Mother Review: Swank & Cooke Are Great In Formulaic, Disappointing Mystery

Though The Good Mother contains great talent like Hilary Swank & Olivia Cooke, the predictable formula holds it back from saying something meaningful.

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You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah Review: A Fun & Engaging Family Affair

Though we’ve seen the "breakup then makeup" storytelling in this genre before, Sammi Cohen’s film is an easy watch with a satisfying ending.

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The Last Voyage Of The Demeter Review: Limited, Disappointing Dracula Adaptation

The Last Voyage of the Demeter showed promise early on but failed to capitalize on the inherent horrors of its story.

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