Adreon Patterson

Adreon Patterson

News Writer

The Background: Adreon Patterson is a News and Features Writer for CinemaBlend. He started working for the publication in 2020 after working for multiple online and print publications as a Staff or Feature Writer over the last five years. He covers a multitude of topics, including Marvel, DC, and special topics. He graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with an MFA in Writing after receiving a BFA in Animation.


What They're Into: Since first watching old-school Mickey Mouse shorts, Adreon has been obsessed with animation. The 1990’s Disney Renaissance and any animated content are his everything.  Samurai Jack, Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends, Hayao Miyazaki’s films, and Justice League are amongst his DVD and streaming collection. Growing up in the 1990s, countdown shows like 106&Park and TRL informed him about everything from pop culture to music to fashion. He's an MCU fanatic catching every TV show and film since Iron Man (will debate anyone over which film or series is the best). He's always championing Black excellence in film and television with a focus on the 1990s and 2000s. He likes his comedies witty and surreal and his dramas emotional and thought-provoking. Outside of film and television, he is a  hardcore music lover consumed with Korean music (ask about who's the hottest in K-pop, R&B, and hip hop outside of BTS and Blackpink). Here's all-time favorites:

TV shows - The Cosby Show, Martin, Murder She Wrote Films - Coming to America, Clueless, Fatal Attraction.


What They're Excited About Right Now: Atlanta's 4th and final season, Season 2 of Abbott Elementary,  and Dr. Pimple Popper on TLC.

Latest articles by Adreon Patterson

The cast of Lionsgate's The Blackening
I Can't Stop Thinking About The Blackening, Especially For How On Point The Horror Satire Is

By Adreon Patterson Published

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Jurnee Smollett and Samuel L. Jackson in Eve's Bayou
I Think Eve's Bayou Is A Low-Key Horror Classic, And I Need To Talk About Why

By Adreon Patterson Published

Here's why Eve's Bayou is a low-key horror classic.

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Anthony McCoy (Yahya Abdul-Mateen) staring into the screen in 2021 Candyman and Daniel Robitaille (Tony Todd) talking with Helen Lyles in 1992 Candyman
As A Black Horror Fan, There Are 4 Connections Between Two Candyman Movies I Need To Talk About

By Adreon Patterson Published

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Sinclair Daniel on The Other Black Girl, Mamoudou Athie on Archive 81, Deborah Ayorinde on Them
Watch These 8 Black-Led TV Shows to Get Your Horror Fix

By Adreon Patterson Published

Looking for a good fright? Watch these Black-led horror TV shows to get your fix.

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Cyborg voiced by Khary Payton, Static voiced by Phil LaMarr, and Princess Allura voiced by Kimberly Brooks
10 Iconic Black Voice Actors Who Deserve Their Flowers

By Adreon Patterson Published

These Black voice actors deserve all the praise!

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Daniel Kaluuya in Get Out, Regina King in The Harder They Fall, Ice Cube in Boyz N the Hood
8 Debut Films By Black Directors That Knocked It Out Of The Park

By Adreon Patterson Published

Check out these stellar debut films by Black directors.

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Denzel Washington in Remember the Titans, Nick Cannon in Drumline, Nia Long in Love Jones
Remember The Titans And 5 Other Black-Led Movies That Are A Must-Watch For Me In Autumn

By Adreon Patterson Published

Get in the Autumn mood with Remember the Titans and five other Black-led movies.

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Will Smith in The Pursuit of Happyness
Will Smith: Ali And 4 Other Movie Performances That Deserved An Oscar

By Adreon Patterson Published

Will Smith has delivered some outstanding performances throughout his career, and these ones were Oscar-worthy.

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Daniel Craig stands confused in a cloud of mist in No Time To Die.
Even Marvel Directors Are Weighing In On Who Should Play James Bond Now (And They've Latched Onto A Bridgerton Star)

By Adreon Patterson Last updated

As the search for Daniel Craig's successor heats up, even Marvel directors have weighed in on who should play James Bond now, and it's a solid choice.

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Da'Vine Joy Randolph in On the Come Up, Rustin, and Dolemite Is My Name
Da'Vine Joy Randolph: Dolemite Is My Name And 4 Other Movie Performances That Deserved An Oscar

By Adreon Patterson Published

Before winning the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for The Holdovers, Da'Vine Joy Randolph gave outstanding Oscar-worthy movie performances, including in Dolemite Is My Name.

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Danger Mouse, The World of David the Gnome, Heathcliff and the Catillac Cats
10 Massively Underrated '80s Animated TV Shows

By Adreon Patterson Published

Of course, the 1980s produced numerous animated TV classics. However, here are 10 massively underrated '80s animated TV shows.

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Forest Whitaker in Lee Daniel's The Butler, The Crying Game, and Jingle Jangle
Forest Whitaker: Bird And 4 Other Movie Performances That Deserved An Oscar

By Adreon Patterson Published

After decades of outstanding film work, here are five movie performances from Forest Whitaker that deserved an Oscar, including Bird.

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The Flossy Posse laughing in bed in Girls Trip
Why I Think Girls Trip Is The Ultimate Black Friendship Movie

By Adreon Patterson Published

Years after its release, Girls Trip has proven itself as my ultimate Black friendship movie, and here's why.

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Odessa Cotter in The Long Walk Home, Sister Mary Clarence in Sister Act, Alice Adrose in For Colored Girls
Whoopi Goldberg: The Long Walk Home And 4 Other Movie Performances That Deserved An Oscar

By Adreon Patterson Published

These five movie performances from Whoopi Goldberg deserved an Oscar, including The Long Walk Home.

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Static fighting Hotstreak on Static Shock
The Sad Truth Behind Static Shock’s Cancelation, And Why It Affected Me So Deeply

By Adreon Patterson Published

Finding out the sad truth behind Static Shock's cancelation affected me so deeply.

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Apoolo Creed in Rocky III, Isis in Bring It On, and Alvin Mack in The Program
6 Fictional Black Movie Athletes That Impacted Sports Culture

By Adreon Patterson Published

Here are the top six fictional Black movie athletes that still impact sports culture.

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Denzel Washington in American Gangster, Richard Roundtree in Shaft, and Whitney Houston in The Bodyguard
The 15 Most Iconic Black Movie Soundtracks Of All Time

By Adreon Patterson Published

Here are some of the most iconic Black movie soundtracks of all time!

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Richard Roundtree in Shaft, David Oyelowo in Selma, and Daniel Kaluuya in Judas and the Black Messiah
5 Best Oscar-Winning Songs By Black Musicians

By Adreon Patterson Published

Here are the five best Oscar-winning songs written and sung by Black musicians.

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Angel Coulby on Dancing on the Edge, Cynthia Erivo on Genius: Aretha, Bryshere Gray on The New Edition Story
5 Must-Watch Miniseries About Black Musicians

By Adreon Patterson Published

Celebrate Black Music Month by catching these five must-watch miniseries about Black musicians.

Television
Molly and Ray (Brittany Murphy and Dakota Fanning) taking the subway in Uptown Girls
Uptown Girls Is Going Viral On TikTok. Dakota Fanning Knows It And Sweetly Credited The Late Brittany Murphy

By Adreon Patterson Published

As cult classic Uptown Girls goes viral on TikTok, Dakota Fanning sweetly credited the late Brittany Murphy for its resurgence.

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Jon Hamm driving a car in Bridesmaids.
Jon Hamm Recounting Paul Feig ‘Yelling Sex Instructions’ On The Set Of Bridesmaids Is All Kinds Of Hilarious

By Adreon Patterson Published

Jon Hamm recounted Bridesmaids director Paul Feig yelling sex instructions on the set, which is just too hilarious.

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Chiron in Moonlight, Bayard Rustin in Rustin, and Cheryl in The Watermelon Woman
5 Must-Watch Black Movies For Pride Month

By Adreon Patterson Published

Here are five must-watch Black LGBTQ+-themed movies you need to see for Pride Month.

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will smith and martin lawrence introducing the bad boys: ride or die trailer
Martin Lawrence And Will Smith Know They Blew It With Bad Boys 4's Title: 'We Blow Stuff All The Time'

By Adreon Patterson Published

Martin Lawrence and Will Smith know they blew it with the Bad Boys 4's title after naming it Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

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Seth Myers hosting Late Night with Seth Meyers and Lorne Michaels in a Saturday Night Live sketch
Seth Meyers Shares Funny Take On Whether He’ll Replace Lorne Michaels At SNL After His Retirement

By Adreon Patterson Published

Seth Meyers shares his funny take on whether he'll replace Lorne Michaels at SNL after Michaels' possible retirement.

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Mike Lowrey (Will Smith) in his Porsche in Bad Boys
After The Bad Boys: Ride Or Die Trailer Dropped, Will Smith Shared A Reunion With Lowrey’s Porsche

By Adreon Patterson Published

After the Bad Boys: Ride or Die trailer dropped, Will Smith reunited with Mike Lowrey's Porsche from the franchise's first movie.

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