ABOUT Patrick Phillips
Patrick Phillips is a contributing writer for geekinsider.com, Looper.com, and SlashGear. He drinks more coffee than he should, has seen more movies than you, and probably has very specific feelings about your favorite band.
May 6th marked the 100th birthday of legendary filmmaker Orson Welles (or Uncle Orson, as I like to call him). If you are still scuttling about and trying to figure out what to get him don’t bother, the man has been dead for 30 years. You can, however, honor his memory and his talents by contributing…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week finds an ambitious Chris Rock writing/directing/starring in Top Five, the incredible, true story of the…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week finds legendary actor Tommy Lee Jones wearing several hats (writer/producer/director/actor) in the almost-classic, anti-western film The…
It’s hard to believe, but 2015 marks 75 years since criminal mastermind The Joker was first unleashed on the world. Turns out, he’s still got a few tricks up his sleeve. The Man Who Laughs…and Laughs….and Laughs…and Laughs… Sprung from the minds of Jerry Robinson, Bill Finger and Bob Kane, Joker first appeared in Batman #1…
It’s been a long, cold winter but it looks like Spring is finally here. Flowers are blooming, birds are singing, and Free Comic Book Day is almost upon us. You Read That Correctly…FREE Hard to believe, but way back in 2001 things were not so shiny for the comics industry. Christopher Nolan hadn’t dipped his magical…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. First time writer-director Justin Simien brings us this week’s selection, Dear White People, a confident – if…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week brings us Art and Craft, a charming and satisfying look at notorious art forger Mark…
It’s time to start worrying about mainstream comics. While DC and Marvel duke it out in movie theaters with a new mega-franchise seemingly every week, their printed content is lagging in creativity and ingenuity. With each franchise reboot and each origin story told and then retold, even their truest fans are growing weary. Desperate for…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. This week brings us Beyond The Lights, a slickly produced, mostly hollow story of a tortured pop…
Vinyl junkies get ready to do your happy dance ’cause Record Store Day 2015 is just around the corner. Saturday, April 18 is the big day so make sure you clear your schedules as this year’s RSD is going to be bigger than ever before. Still Spinning After All These Years First conceived back in…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. Bang, Bang. Shoot, Shoot. Happiness is a warm gun indeed in this week’s offering, the Keanu Reeves revenge thriller…
You’ve just had the greatest idea for a screenplay ever. You see the scenes, you hear the words and you know the story will work. Wonderful…the easy part is done. What now? Well, now comes the hard part – you have to write the damned thing. Don’t worry, though, this part of the process is…
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. Well played iTunes. Well played. This week brings us one of the best films of 2014 (or…
The nerd world was all abuzz as news broke last week that Firefly/Serenity alums Nathan Fillion and Alan Tudyk will be reprising their roles from the beloved series for a new TV show…well sort of. Over the past decade or so, the world of Firefly and Serenity has become the very definition of cult legend….
Every week, the folks at iTunes find a movie they like and make it available to rent for the low, low price of $0.99. I’m here to tell you whether that film is worth your hard earned dollar. In general, sequels are a dangerous prospect. Rarely are second acts able to match the charm and…
