‘Conclave’s’ doubt stands out amid an angelic visual
In Edward Berger’s suspenseful “Conclave,” a spirited monologue from newcomer Cardinal Benitez (Carlos Diehz) speaks of the pettiness among the clergymen gathered to select the…
Oscar nominations 2025: Predictions in top categories
Oscar nominations will (probably) arrive Thursday morning, six days after they were originally scheduled to be announced, though with all that has happened to our…
Focus features chairman talks ‘Nosferatu,’ ‘Conclave’ and Sundance
Before getting into the main topic of this week’s newsletter, we have to acknowledge the story dominating our region. Wildfires have devastated Southern California since…
How Suzie Davies re-created secret Vatican spaces for ‘Conclave’
Although “Conclave” takes place in Vatican City, director Edward Berger and production designer Suzie Davies didn’t want to get overly caught up in the minutiae…
Will another international filmmaker prevail this Oscar season?
More films shepherded by directors who grew up outside of the U.S. may be getting nominated for best picture these days, but those that go…
‘Conclave’ actor Carlos Diehz speaks about his role
Much of Edward Berger’s gripping papal thriller “Conclave” unfolds in the shadows. Alliances shift and break in dim stairwells, tense accusations fly in dark corridors…
Five leading best picture contenders and how they might win
We’re heading into the early stretch of awards season where voters are about to embark on a long holiday weekend, give thanks and sift through…
‘Conclave’ review: Electing a new pope gets a touch unholy
Soon, voters will have a choice: Do you go for the candidate you believe in? Or do you opt to keep a right-wing strongman out…
With the fall festivals ending, what’s heading to the Oscars?
This time last year, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” were taking a victory lap after saving cinema. We spent the summer swooning over Celine Song’s heartbreaking love…
At Telluride, 'Conclave' pleases, even if other Oscar hopefuls aren't ready for prime time
World premieres of "Nickel Boys," "Conclave" and "Saturday Night" see freshness colliding with nostalgia, while Angelina Jolie's turn in "Maria" doesn't hit the rafters. Source…