Patrick Ryan
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Recent articles by Patrick:
Kumail Nanjiani: 'I feel more Pakistani than I have in the last 10 years'
Kumail Nanjiani says a racially charged scene in his new comedy 'The Big Sick' resonates differently with moviegoers post-election. → Read More
How a medically induced coma led to marriage for 'The Big Sick' writers
Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon share the real-life love story behind their Judd Apatow-produced Amazon comedy 'The Big Sick.' → Read More
Miles Teller has PTSD in exclusive 'Thank You for Your Service' trailer
We've got the first trailer for 'Thank You for Your Service,' a true war story starring Miles Teller as an Army sergeant struggling with PTSD. → Read More
13 indie films to curb your superhero fatigue this summer
Not all summer movies are blockbusters: Keanu Reeves, Salma Hayek and Jeremy Renner lead films that caused a stir at Sundance and Cannes festivals. → Read More
Lorde breaks down 5 key songs off new album 'Melodrama'
Parties, heartache and a stressful news cycle inspired the 20-year-old's second outing. → Read More
Lorde: New album celebrates 'being a young woman and being insane'
The New Zealander revels in being single on 'Melodrama,' her first album in four years. → Read More
'All Eyez' on him: Meet Tupac biopic star Demetrius Shipp Jr.
Gym attendant-turned-actor Demetrius Shipp Jr. looks exactly like Tupac Shakur in a new biopic about the late rapper, 'All Eyez on Me.' → Read More
T.J. Miller on 'Silicon Valley' exit: TV doesn't age well 'like wine and women'
The comedian brings his 'Meticulously Ridiculous' special to HBO before exiting the tech comedy. → Read More
'Handmaid's Tale' finale recap: Is Offred headed to her death?
A bold act of rebellion could pose grave consequences for the Hulu drama's heroine in 'The Handmaid's Tale' season finale. → Read More
'Rough Night' co-stars dish on bachelorette tips, phallic cakes
'Rough Night' stars Scarlett Johansson, Zoe Kravitz, Kate McKinnon, Ilana Glazer and Jillian Bell haven't killed a stripper, but know how they'd hide it. → Read More
Josh Gad's Olaf returns in first trailer for new 'Olaf's Frozen Adventure'
'Olaf's Frozen Adventure,' a 21-minute short film that will show in theaters with 'Coco,' is the latest spinoff of Disney's massive hit 'Frozen.' → Read More
'Broad City' will bleep Donald Trump's name in Season 4
'There's no airtime for this orange (person),' co-creator Ilana Glazer says. → Read More
Lorde: 'I was using parties as escapism' while writing new album
The pop star explores the dark side of partying on new songs 'Sober' and 'Perfect Places.' → Read More
Lorde: 'I was using parties as escapism' while writing new album
The pop star explores the dark side of partying on new songs 'Sober' and 'Perfect Places.' → Read More
Where did Katy Perry go wrong? A timeline
A play-by-play of the pop queen's scattershot rollout for fifth album 'Witness.' → Read More
Deeply personal 'It Comes at Night' is the anti-horror film of summer
Joel Edgerton and Riley Keough star in this bleak, creepy thriller from writer/director Trey Edward Shults, which was inspired by a real-life family tragedy. → Read More
Tom Cruise nearly killed himself trying to take a selfie on 'The Mummy' set
The star's most impressive stunt took place between takes. → Read More
Tom Cruise nearly killed himself trying to take a selfie on 'The Mummy' set
The star's most impressive stunt took place between takes. → Read More
Tom Cruise nearly killed himself trying to take a selfie on 'The Mummy' set
The star's most impressive stunt took place between takes. → Read More
Tom Cruise nearly killed himself trying to take a selfie on 'The Mummy' set
Tom Cruise's most impressive stunt on 'The Mummy' took place between takes. "They told everyone, 'Don't take any pictures.' " So of course he did. → Read More