The Best Picture nominees at this yearâs Oscars include two movies whose main characters embody a political truth that escapes too many of Americaâs Republicans and Democrats. Unfortunately, only one of the films allows viewers to see it. In Conclave, a drama about the selection of a new pope, Cardinal Lawrence (played by Ralph Fiennes)…
Ralph Fiennes in a still from âConclaveâ | Photo Credit: Focus Features Oscar voting has long been shrouded in mystery, but anonymous ballots sometimes reveal surprisingâand bafflingâdecision-making. A recent Variety report uncovered a striking example: two Academy voters admitted they didnât select Ralph Fiennes for Best Actor in Conclave because they believed he had âalready…
Papal thriller â Conclave â led the race for the 78th British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, with genre-bending musical â Emilia PĂ©rez â facing a test of whether a multi-pronged backlash has made the former prize favorite an awards-season longshot. âConclaveâ is nominated in 12 categories, including best picture, best director for Edward Berger…
A still from âConclaveâ | Photo Credit: X/ @FocusFeatures Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for Conclave, its new papal thriller from Oscar-winning filmmaker Edward Berger, known for his work on All Quiet on the Western Front. The film stars two-time Oscar nominee Ralph Fiennes (The Menu) and is poised to be a major…
