Richard Patterson

Movies

Bowfinger
Digital Effects Supervisor
On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie. Rallying a ragtag team that includes a starry-eyed ingenue, a has-been diva and a film studio gofer, he sets out to shoot a blockbuster featuring the biggest star in Hollywood, Kit Ramsey -- only without letting Ramsey know he's in the picture.
The Ambush Murders
Editor
An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet another white lawyer who claims that he will help free him.
The Marx Brothers in a Nutshell
Director
A fascinating look at the most beloved comedy team in motion picture history. Exclusive interviews with those closest to the brothers supplement this collection of highlights from their film, theater, and television appearances and offer a compelling look at their lives both on and off-screen.
J-Men Forever
Director
The Lightning Bug has a multi-prong scheme to enslave the earth. First, rock and roll, which the JMen counter with Muzac, then marijuana. Finally, the JMen build a bomb to blow up the moon with, but the Bug beats them to it by self destructing the moon by playing his rock and roll too loud.
The Gentleman Tramp
Writer
A film about the life and work of the master comedy filmmaker, Charles Chaplin.
The Gentleman Tramp
Director
A film about the life and work of the master comedy filmmaker, Charles Chaplin.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Editor
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Screenplay
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
Director
A Western-genre narrative, loosely woven from old clips from B-Western features.
The Day the Earth Got Stoned
Writer
Using clips from old Republic Pictures serials, this spoof tells how an evil villain called The Lightning Bug attempts to take over the world by having rock music soundtracks played at a deafening level.
The Day the Earth Got Stoned
Director
Using clips from old Republic Pictures serials, this spoof tells how an evil villain called The Lightning Bug attempts to take over the world by having rock music soundtracks played at a deafening level.
Premonition
Editor
A hippie student and his friends share deadly premonitions.
Directed by John Ford
Editor
A documentary about the life and films of director John Ford.