Average score: 9. 395
This week’s MVP:
Darren Criss emerges as not only the MVP of this episode, but undeniably of the whole series. In a performance that swerves between slick charm and psychopathic violence, Darren is sure to win awards for his turn as Andrew Cunanan. But for now, he wins this week’s MVP award with 89.5% of your vote.
Final weekly episode rankings:
Average score: 9.447
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Top Performer
Clare: What a surprise, Darren Criss in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story wins hands down for me this week and I’m sure this isn’t the only highly prestigious accolade he will be taking home for his performance as Andrew Cunanan over the next year. While he was absolutely spectacular throughout the 9-week series, in this finale “Alone” he was outstanding. Spending the majority of the episode holed up alone in the houseboat, the episode really hinged on his ability to carry the story and he did it and more. This performance is going to stick with you for a while to come. While it doesn’t excuse at all the horrendously evil acts committed by Cunanan, Criss’ performance inspired sympathy but also frustration at such wasted potential and the enormous potential in others that he ruthlessly cut short. Prepare your acceptance speeches, Mr Criss. You’ll be needing them over the next few months.
Top Episode
Clare: The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story has me enthralled from the get-go, but “Alone” left me with goosebumps and needing to collect myself after the credits rolled. What a powerful 90 minutes or so of television and a fantastic and fitting conclusion to the series. While Darren Criss was definitely the standout performer, everyone brought their A-game week after week and the finale was no different. From Ricky Martin’s Antonio’s pain to Jon Jon Briones’ Modesto’s playing of his son, to the stoicness of Penelope Cruz’s Donatella, the tragedy of the events and how they affected everyone was so clear.
Top Moment
Clare: As the Feds are closing in on Andrew Cunanan in The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story, we get a scene of a resigned and scared adult Cunanan watching the reports of the Feds’ efforts to get him out of the houseboat joined by the younger version of himself (played by Edouard Holdener). The look shared by the child and adult Cunanan was so beautiful in its simplicity and tragedy. Here Andrew finally has the fame and recognition that he has been told has been his due all his life and that he has seeked, but it’s for all the wrong reasons and has lead to his death. This was so heartbreaking.
Top Quote
Clare:
“Andrew is not hiding, he’s trying to be seen” – The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story
Our Favorite Movies Vol. 3: Megan’s Love Affair with ‘Love and Death’
On this week’s podcast, Megan introduces one of her favorite films – Woody Allen’s Love and Death – as the Cooler gang wraps up Volume 3 of Our Favorite Movies. Plus, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Versace in TV Tidbits. | 26 March 2018
USA Today Life Critic’s Corner | 26 March 2018
Episode 8: The One With the Drag Race Newbie
It’s a TV party of two this week, as Allison and Clint go it alone to walk the latter through his very first episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race. What did he think of the show? Will Shantay he stay, or sashay away from the show altogether?
After that, the hosts talk about some exciting TV news, the blurring lines between streaming films and television (in wake of the Cannes ban on Netflix flicks), the finale of American Crime Story, and more. So, slap on your wig, put on your face, and let the podcast play!
@Django_Minx: Excellent afternoon at the @BFIFlare Industry talk with @tomrobsmith hosted by @JFACasey
Rian Johnson’s, Tom Rob Smith’s, and Zedrick Restauro’s tweets | 25 March 2018
The Assassination of Gianni Versace Spotify playlist | updated to the finale and includes the official soundtrack
Adagio in G Minor • Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life • All Around the World • Capriccio, Op.85 – Letzte Szene: “Kein andres, das mir im Herzen so loht” • Andrew on the Run • Bellini: I Capuleti e i Montecchi, Act 1: “Oh! quante volte” (Giulietta) • Donatella • Autopsy • All of Them • Gloria • Easy Lover • Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) • You Showed Me • Sposa son disprezzata • I’ve Done Nothing • Idea to Kill • A Little Bit of Ecstasy • Be My Lover • This Is the Right Time • A Certain Sadness • It’s Magic • St. Thomas • Are You Mad? • Pump Up The Jam • Drive • David Murdered • Tick Tock Polka • Attempted Suicide • Fascinated • Sensitivity • I’m Afraid • Interviews • Self Control • Balcony Reception • Get to Know Me • Freedom! ‘90 – Remastered • Sérénade mélancolique, Op. 26 • Runaway • Donatella’s Spotlight • String Quartet No. 13 in A Minor, Op. 29, D. 804: I. Allegro ma non troppo • Anachronism • Come Giuda • This Is Not for You • Raise the Flag • Hazy Shade of Winter • Touch Me (I Want Your Body) • Whip it • Blue Monday • Modesto on the Run • Vienna • Houseboat • Sailboat Break-In • Calling Modesto • The Man I Love • Nothing Like You • Basilica • Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd • Person of Interest • Surrounded • Another Stage • Hunt Is Over
*We couldn’t figure out which scenes the tracks “I’m Afraid” and “Nothing Like You” are from and simply put them in order of the soundtrack list. If you have any idea, please drop a line!
The Assassination of Gianni Versace: Songs and Score, a playlist by Malinda Kao on Spotify
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