Patrick CrawfordinFanfareThe 95th Academy Awards Was A24’s Coming-of-Age MomentA24 has been quietly assuming the mantle of the most respected caretaker in independent filmmaking, and this year’s Oscars ceremony was the…Mar 13, 20239Mar 13, 20239
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareIs HBO’s ‘Succession’ Ending Prematurely?Contrary to popular belief, ending a critically-adored television show in its prime is indicative of good writing.Mar 7, 20232Mar 7, 20232
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Patrick CrawfordinFanfareHot Takes From 2023’s BAFTA Film AwardsA hot cup of tea with this year’s BAFTA hot takes.Feb 21, 20234Feb 21, 20234
Patrick CrawfordinFanfare‘Fire of Love’ Is the Most Visually Astonishing Film of the DecadeDespite securing an Academy Award nomination for ‘Best Documentary,’ Sara Posa’s remarkable film should have been nominated for ‘Best…Feb 7, 20233Feb 7, 20233
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareLove and Armageddon: ‘The Last of Us’ Episode ThreeNick Offerman and Murray Bartlett give two of the most haunting performances of the decade in an episode of television that single-handedly…Feb 2, 20235Feb 2, 20235
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareA Snub at the Academy Awards Should Be Worn Like a Badge of HonorThe constant internal lobbying during awards season means that these ceremonies should be seen as glitzy and exclusive elections rather…Jan 30, 20236Jan 30, 20236
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareHot Takes and Predictions for the 95th Academy AwardsThis year’s Academy Award nominations have thrown up more questions than answers. But one thing is for certain, ‘Everything Everywhere All…Jan 26, 202315Jan 26, 202315
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareCan ‘The Last of Us’ Run Where ‘The Walking Dead’ Could Only Walk?Early signs point to HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ reanimating the zombie genre, but one provocative scene in AMC’s ‘The Walking Dead’ continues…Jan 21, 20237Jan 21, 20237
Patrick CrawfordinFanfareThe Golden Globes Is Back, and It Was Surprisingly EnjoyableThe much-derided curtain raiser for a season of Hollywood naval gazing returned with some fully-deserved victories.Jan 14, 20235Jan 14, 20235