Posts Tagged ‘Conclave’
Film Review – Ballad of a Small Player
One of the defining traits of noir is desperation. Characters are pushed to the brink – whether to escape danger, gain power, gain respect, gain love, or to fill a hole inside of themselves. They get pushed into a corner, to the point that they…
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Top 15 Films of 2024 – Allen’s Picks
Normally, when I sit down to write these end of year lists, I have a fairly good understanding of where certain films will land. The top five to seven entries are usually locked into place, and it’s just a matter of sorting out the remaining…
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Film Review – Conclave
Electing a new Pope is a sacred one steeped in rituals and looking to God for guidance. On the other hand, it is also a popularity contest or at least one that examines all the potential candidates for how virtuous they are in the eyes…
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