Conclave
Apr 23, 2025•22 min•Ep. 2055
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Summary
The Pop Culture Happy Hour team discusses Conclave, a political thriller set in the Vatican, exploring themes of faith, power, and the future of the Catholic Church. The panel analyzes the performances, direction, and commentary, debating its thematic depth and entertainment value. Ultimately, they find it enjoyable and thought-provoking despite some reservations about the ending.Episode description
Pope Francis' death not only led to an outpouring of remembrances. It also unleashed a new wave of memes from the Oscar-nominated movie Conclave. It tells a very fun and very fictional story of the secretive process by which a pope is replaced. It's a twisty political thriller, it's a tense jury drama, and it's got some strong commentary on the state of the Catholic Church. Conclave stars Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and Isabella Rossellini, and it's available to rent or stream at home.
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