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Patricia Arquette is one of the most versatile actresses in the industry right now. She began her career in 1987 with a role in A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors and became a part of an important and famous slasher movie franchise. Over the years, she diversified her oeuvre and has worked in both movies and TV shows.
Patricia Arquette is noted for her acting range and has worked in all kinds of genres, from sci-fi and comedy to family drama and psychological projects. Some of her noted movies include True Romance, Ed Wood, and Holes. On TV, she has worked in popular shows such as Severance, Medium, The Act, etc.
The actress has been a recipient of multiple accolades like the Oscars, the Emmys, and the Golden Globes. Here’s a list of five of her performances in movies and TV shows that fans of the actress must watch.
5 Patricia Arquette movies and TV shows that are a must-watch
1. The Act
Starring Patricia Arquette, Joey King, and others, this biographical crime drama series is created by Nick Antosca and Michelle Dean. The popular show brings to light the horrific case of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard. Dee Dee was accused of abusing her daughter and ultimately, Gypsy killed her mother.
The show was a hit among viewers and critics and while King played Gypsy Rose and gave a powerful performance, Arquette also gave a riveting performance as the manipulative Dee Dee. Arquette even won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for her performance. The limited series proved that the actress has a wide range and can consistently give hard-hitting performances.
2. Boyhood
Directed by Richard Linklater, this coming-of-age movie really showcases the power of innovative filmmaking. The movie features Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, and others. Filmed from 2002 to 2013, the movie actually covers the growing-up years of Mason Evans Jr. (Ellar Coltrane), who must deal with the trauma of divorced parents and how it affects him.
The movie has won universal praise not just for its emotional weight but also for its unique filming process, where a young boy’s growing up years have been realistically filmed. Arquette was especially noted for her realistic and raw performance. Her performance was such a standout that she won an Oscar, a Screen Actors Guild award, and a Critics Choice award for her work. The movie is a must-watch for Arquette’s fans.
3. Medium
Viewers from the early aughts might know about this one and it is easy to forget that Arquette gave a defining performance in this series. Created by Glenn Gordon Caron, this supernatural procedural drama features Patricia Arquette, Miguel Sandoval, and others. The show is based on the real-life story of Allison DuBois, who was an alleged medium and had helped the authorities with cases. In the show, Arquette plays the role of DuBois and gives an engrossing performance.
As the show progresses, DuBois realizes that she can actually use her visions to solve crime, and even her daughters have her abilities. Fans of the actress must check out this TV show of hers, which is easy to get left out. Arquette bagged an Emmy for her work and was nominated at the Golden Globes.
4. Severance
One of the most popular shows in recent times, this mind-bending sci-fi and psychological series is created by Dan Erickson and features Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, Britt Lower, and others. The show is about a group of employees at Lumon Industries who have been severed mentally. This creates two identities for a person and the "innie," or the work identity, has no recollection of the outside world and the “outie” has no knowledge of the job they do.
The show has won a number of accolades, like the Emmys. Arquette has been praised for playing the character of Harmony Cobel, the manager of Lumon Industries, with a cold dexterity. On the other hand, she also plays the prying neighbor in the outside world and has a different personality. The actress therefore showcases her acting range in the series.
5. Escape at Dannemora
Directed by Ben Stiller and starring Patricia Arquette, Benicio del Toro, and others, this crime drama series is based on a real-life incident and once again showcases Arquette's acting range. The limited series was noted for its direction, performances, and story and centers around Tilly Mitchell (Patricia Arquette), who is an employee at the prison and gets involved in a love triangle with two convicted murderers.
Ultimately, she helps them escape and the show fleshes out her complex character. The actress was nominated at the Emmys for her work and fans of the actress must give this one a watch as it showcases Arquette’s ability to take on complex and heavy roles.
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