Felipe Patterson

First Reaction: #HIM is visually striking and cryptic, a Devil’s Advocate meets Training Day thriller set in the world of football. Marlon Wayans is intense and calculated. It’s worth a second watch to catch the subtle details and unpack its look at football culture.#HIMMovie

Tense, emotional, and straight-up gripping. The Long Walk blends Stand By Me with Hunger Games vibes. David Jonsson is phenomenal. Don’t miss it this weekend. Read the full Taji Mag review: tajimag.com/the-long-wal...
#thelongwalk #lionsgate #StephenKing #horror #horrorjunkie

There's dialogue between David Jonsson and Cooper Hoffman in #TheLongWalk  that made me instantly think of Creed and Rocky. See it for yourself September 12!

The perfect couple? Not quite. The Roses, a modern take on marital warfare. It's funny, heartbreaking, and shows how easily a perfect life can turn into a battlefield. Check out the review in the link. tajimag.com/the-roses/
#TheRosesFilm #BenedictCumberbatch #FilmReview #DarkComedy #comedy

#TheLongWalk  is an emotional gut-punch. Terrifying and tense, with a cast that makes every loss hurt. David Jonsson is a standout and continues to show he’s a rising star. I'm surprised it gave me the feels and a little cringe. It's like Stand By Me meets The Hunger Games.

Weapons is a rollercoaster of horror, jump scares, terrifying imagery, dark humor, and twisted tension. Zach Cregger continues to revive horror in bold, unexpected ways. Think an R-rated R.L. Stine mashed with It and 28 Days Later.Highly recommend.
#WeaponsMovie @warnerbrospictures.bsky.social

So grateful that @dapperdrfeel.bsky.social has kept me motivated to write. Thanks to him, my latest #article is popping over at #TajiMag!

#Storm #xmen #MCU #Marvel #BlackGirlMagic #freelance #writer

There was a lot of buzz around this heist comedy #ThePickup, but the reviews so far haven’t been great. Still, here are 4 things I actually liked about the film.
Click here to read: tajimag.com/the-pick-up/
#comedy #prime #eddiemurphy #moviereview

After years of disappointing outings, #FantasticFour: First Steps gives Marvel’s First Family the reboot they deserve. With strong performances, retro sci-fi vibes, and plenty of heart, this film feels like a fresh start for the team.
Link to review: tajimag.com/fantastic-fo...

What’s the real-world impact of Mr. Terrific in Superman? I break it down in my latest article for Nerdist.
nerdist.com/article/real...
#lookup #Superman #stem #science

The time is here! James Gunn’s Superman hits theaters this week. So here’s The Good, The Bad, and The Terrific in my latest Taji Mag review.
Link: tajimag.com/superman-the...
#superman #lookup #DC #dccomics

#Superman    First reaction: The action was great, and it's awesome seeing so many DC characters on screen! Superman was ok, but Lex shined & Mr. Terrific was perfectly handled. Krypto was the biggest source of fun! It's funny, relatable, and political. Solid watch.
#LookUp

Black F1 fans keep growing and so do our stories.
Why F1: The Movie feels like it needs to get it right, for all of us. Read here: www.gq.co.za/entertainmen...
#F1 #BlackF1Fans #F1TheMovie

F1: The Movie — Engines Blaze, Bonds Form, and a New Era of Racing Ignites to Life - Taji Mag F1: The Movie delivers thrilling races, standout performances from Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, and powerful themes of legacy and diversity. A must-see in IMAX.

F1: The Movie delivers big—Brad Pitt & Damson Idris bring heart & speed in a rookie-vet tale that is a summer blockbuster. IMAX makes it a must-see.
Read the Taji Magazine review: tajimag.com/f1-the-movie...
#F1Movie #review #damsonidris #bradpitt

In my Watercooler HQ piece, I break down "Barbara Walters: Tell Me Everything," the intimate documentary that shows how Walters redefined interviews, overcame bias, and built a legacy that still matters.
Link: watercoolerhq.co/2025/06/barb...
#barbarawalters #hulu #disney #media #TellMeEverything

I really enjoyed speaking with Jasmine Derry from Pixar about her inspirations growing up, STEM, and her work on Elio.
Read the interview: tajimag.com/jasmine-derr...
#elio #disney #Pixar #animation #weekend #stem #Jasminederry

First Reaction: If you’re looking for thrills, laughs, and the vibe of Willie Beamen teaming up with Maverick, F1: The Movie delivers. Brad Pitt and Damson Idris go charm for charm, quip for quip. It’s a hell of a ride and is a must watch in IMAX.
#F1Movie #BradPitt #DamsonIdris #IMAX #FirstReaction

From Jack Torrance in The Shining to Smoke in #Sinners, I wrote about horror movie dads who remind us that parenting can be pure nightmare fuel.
Link: nerdist.com/article/best...
#HorrorMovies #FathersDay @nerdist.bsky.social #horror

Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme is a pastel-drenched oil baron fever dream—and I broke it all down for @WatercoolerHQ. Chaos, charm, and cinema.
🎬🛢️ Read here: watercoolerhq.co/2025/06/a-wate…
#ThePhoenicianScheme #WesAnderson #FelipeWrites #WatercoolerHQ

With all the buzz around Hollywood tariffs, I decided to weigh in. The industry doesn’t need tariffs, it needs real investment.
Link: www.newsweek.com/hollywood-do...
#FilmBusiness #hollywood #InvestInCreatives #entertainmentnews

Check out my Thunderbolts review for GQ South Africa, where I break down why this team of misfits actually works.
Link: www.gq.co.za/entertainmen...
#marvel #thunderbolts #ThunderboltsMovie #mcu

#Thunderbolts* is funny, chaotic, and a little redeeming. The Void’s quiet destruction? Unnerving.
David Harbour as Red Guardian is a standout, messy, lovable chaos.
Flawed? Yes. But a support group of soul-searching heroes? Weirdly heartfelt.

#TheAccountant2 delivers—action, emotion, humor, and heart all in one. Christian continues to evolve as a character: still a beast in combat, but more emotionally layered than ever. His dynamic with his brother, his awkward but honest attempts at connection. A sequel done right.

Miles Canton, Jayme Lawson, and Jack O’Connell talk about how music shaped their roles in Sinners —from gospel roots to blues soul and beyond.
Catch the full Taji Mag interview—link: tajimag.com/sinners-circ...
#SinnersMovie #Sinners #music #interview

Rami Malek is brilliant and brutal in #TheAmateur— a revenge thriller, where intellect hits harder than fists. Think Bourne meets Mr. Glass. Full review: tajimag.com/the-amateur-...

Check out my #Sinners interview for GQ South Africa, where I had the honor of speaking with #RyanCoogler and #WunmiMosaku about faith, legacy, and what evil really looks like. Click the link below.
Link: www.gq.co.za/entertainmen...
#SinnersMovie #gq

#SinnersMovie is a pulse-pounding horror film. Vampires feeding on sin & insecurity. Blues, religion, redemption, & social commentary all collide. Think From Dusk Till Dawn x 28 Days Later x Demon Knight. See it in IMAX for the full experience!

#MagazineDreams isn’t an easy watch nor should it be. Jonathan Majors delivers an outstanding performance in a film that’s as unsettling as it is powerful. Well-written and sharply directed, it forces us to sit with the uncomfortable truths about ambition, isolation, and mental health.

5 Things Opus Gets Right About Fame, Obsession & Power - Taji Mag Opus is a hypnotic mix of horror and satire, exploring fame, obsession, and cult-like devotion. Here’s why this mind-bending thriller stands out.

#Opus is a wild ride—part horror, part satire, all spectacle. From Ayo Edebiri’s gripping performance to John Malkovich’s haunting presence, here’s what I liked about the film. Link: tajimag.com/opus-5-thing... #OpusMovie #FilmReview #a24 #ayoedebiri #weekend #music #culture

Rungano Nyoni’s #BecomingaGuineaFowl is a wild ride from surreal comedy to slow-burn drama. With haunting visuals and Afro-beats, this film digs deep into family secrets and grief. Trust me, it’s one to watch, but bring tissues.
tajimag.com/family-grief...
#FilmReview #FamilyDrama #Grief