Comedian, writer, and actor Patton Oswalt, shielding his eyes from the horror of it all. Photo by Ryan Russell / Courtesy Sub Pop. Patton Oswalt’s career as a writer and actor has been on an ascending curve over the last couple of years, most notably since he provided the voice (and inspired much of the character) of Remy, the rat who dreams of becoming a gourmet chef, in Brad Bird’s terrific 2007 PIXAR film,…