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Daniel Patchen

Daniel Patchen, News Staff

Daniel Patchen is a second-year communications and media studies combined major minoring in journalism practice. He is a member of The News’ social media staff, writes reviews of newly-released films and provides photography for stories. You can follow him on Instagram and X at @dpatch57.
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Kieran Culkin (left) and Jesse Eisenberg in "A Real Pain." The film took viewers through Poland, exploring the country's Jewish history and themes of generational trauma. Photo courtesy Searchlight Pictures.

Review: ‘A Real Pain’ taps into Jewish history with a powerful study of generational trauma

Daniel Patchen, news staff
December 14, 2024

The story of Jews over the past century is one of deep pain and tragedy, yet also resilience and defiance, and their shared story relates to all humans more than most realize. In his sophomore directorial...

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A banner on the Marymount Manhattan College campus. Following the May 29 announcement that Northeastern will be acquiring Marymount Manhattan College, some students at the New York City college expressed concerns over MMC maintaining its identity through the acquisition.

[Photo] Marymount students concerned about majors, maintaining school’s identity amid Northeastern acquisition

Zoe MacDiarmid, news staff
June 11, 2024

A banner on the Marymount Manhattan College campus. Following the May 29 announcement that Northeastern will be acquiring Marymount Manhattan College, some students at the New York City college expressed...

Ryan Gosling (left) and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy." Leitch created "The Fall Guy" to celebrate the stunt industry and bring attention to the work of stunt doubles. Photo courtesy Universal Pictures.

Review: ‘The Fall Guy’ somewhat sticks the landing in its tribute to stunt performers

Daniel Patchen, news correspondent
May 13, 2024

Ryan Gosling was just Ken. Now, he’s just the stunt guy. Hollywood’s stunt industry is given its long-overdue spotlight in “The Fall Guy,” an action comedy propelled by charming performances...

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Erika Alexander and Jeffrey Wright star in the satirical dramedy "American Fiction." The film, based on the novel "Erasure," was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Wright. Photo courtesy Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

Review: ‘American Fiction’ is a smart, overstuffed satire on racial equality

Daniel Patchen, news correspondent
March 10, 2024

In past years, historically white industries have made sweeping efforts to promote diversity and spotlight Black culture. But writer-director Cord Jefferson is not buying the apparent goodwill of these...

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Sandra Hüller stars as a woman accused of murdering her husband in "Anatomy of a Fall." The film won the Palme d'Or and earned five Oscar nominations, including Best Picture. Photo courtesy mk2 Films.

Review: ‘Anatomy of a Fall’ leaves no easy answers in its study of a toxic marriage

Daniel Patchen, news correspondent
March 7, 2024

A marriage’s tragic demise is deconstructed in “Anatomy of a Fall,” writer-director Justine Triet’s courtroom thriller that leaves no simplicity in its underlying mystery. “Anatomy of a Fall”...

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