'Conclave' director says controversial scenes in movie about papal elections 'not a takedown of the church'
"Conclave" director Edward Berger weighs in on some of the more controversial parts of his new movie about papal elections, based off of a Robert Harris novel.
Conclave Offers Microcosm of Today’s Political Shocks via the Papal Election from Hell
Exclusive: Director Edward Berger discusses the real world parallels, intentional and otherwise, to the political moment occurring right now in the U.S. and West.
'Conclave' movie review: You must see this white-knuckle papal thriller
Just wait till you see a bunch of catty Catholic cardinals vie to be the next pope in “Conclave.” Director Edward Berger’s wowing adaptation (★★★★ out of four; rated PG; in theaters Friday) of the 2016 Robert Harris novel is more electric than you’d ever expect a papal potboiler to be.
“Conclave” Is a Mild Thriller About a Tense Papal Election
The political maneuvering of cardinals gathered in the Vatican to choose a new Pope gives rise to fine performances but merely methodical drama.
Papal politics take an unholy turn in the clever thriller 'Conclave'
When the pope dies, backbiting, infighting and ruthless smear campaigning taint the effort to find his successor. Ralph Fiennes stars in a film perfectly timed for this nail-biting election season.
‘Conclave’ Review: Papal Succession As a Mystery Thriller
Ralph Fiennes is mesmerizing as a cardinal leading the process of choosing a new pope—which plays out like an Agatha Christie locked-room mystery.
Conclave Review: The Picking of a Pope Becomes Fascinating Viewing — Seriously
The captivating quasi-thriller features Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci as Cardinals caught up in a catty battle for power. Conclave Review: The Picking of a Pope Becomes Fascinating Viewing — Serious
Ralph Fiennes talks about papal thriller 'Conclave,' women's ordination
While conservatives seemed to think the film’s ending raised the question of women’s ordination, for Ralph Fiennes, it is the marginal role of women in the film that raises that question.
The pope has a major secret in 'Conclave.' The stars explain what it is — and what it means
What happens at the end of Conclave? What is the pope's secret? Is the pope a woman? The stars break down the ending of the pope's gender and explain what it means.
‘Conclave' Is Some Truly Nutty Pope Fiction
Ralph Fiennes leads an all-star cast in this thriller about cardinal sins, sinning cardinals and the sort of sheer campiness that will have you yelling "Holy Shit!"
Fact-checking 'Conclave': How accurate is the pope movie based on the book?
Based on a Robert Harris novel, the thriller "Conclave," starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, re-creates the secret ...
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Review: ‘Conclave’ Examines the Machinations – and Scandals – Surrounding a Papal Election
The Village Voice review of "Conclave" finds that the tale of the election of a Pope can be every bit as juicy as a fat airport novel.
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‘Conclave’ review: Papal drama both engrossing and sometimes hard-to-swallow
You must suspend a surprising amount of disbelief while taking in the film “Conclave.” Based on the 2016 novel of the same ...
'Conclave' and Ralph Fiennes go for the (papal) throne
But director Edward Berger’s adaptation, starring Ralph Fiennes as the cardinal leading the conclave, manages to be that rare ...
'Conclave' review: Ralph Fiennes stars in solid, well-crafted papal thriller
PLOT A cardinal running a papal election finds himself investigating a mystery. CAST Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, Isabella ...
Review: 'Conclave' starring Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci turns papal politics into high, holy drama
The politicking of choosing the next pope makes for a riveting film from Edward Berger that also stars John Lithgow and ...
Conclave Ending Explained: Breaking Down The Shocking Twist And What Director Edward Berger Has To Say About It
In Conclave, Cardinal Lawrence ( Ralph Fiennes) is tasked with organizing the election of the successor to the recently ...
‘Conclave’ Smokes ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ With Superior CinemaScore
Starring Ralph Fiennes, Conclave will challenge Terrifier 3 for a spot in the box office top five this weekend.