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Note: This review was originally published as part of our 2023 SXSW coverage. Americana opens in theaters on August 15.

Sometimes it can be fun to watch a skillful band cover songs. Tony Tost’s Americana is precisely that: an ode to the drive-in B-movie which in turn influenced filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, who in turn influenced a generation of filmmakers making quirky violent ensemble films with scrambled chronologies. What’s new is old again and Americana, influenced by films from the 1970s, feels more like a film from the 1990s with notes of Allison Anders’ Gas Food Lodging, David Lynch’s Wild at Heart, and the Kiefer Sutherland-directed neo-noir Truth or Consequences, N.M. The result, thanks in part to a compelling cast, elevates this material past the cinematic equivalent of the local dad band playing Springsteen covers at the corner bar on a Saturday night.

Americana is divided into chapters. In the first,...

The world premieres of Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone featuring the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese, and Ben Stiller’s Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost have been added to Spotlight Selections in New York Film Festival.

The festival announced 12 additions on Tuesday, including US premieres for Sepideh Farsi’s Cannes Acid Gaza documentary Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk,and Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming Venice world premiere, Scarlet.

New York premieres include Harry Lighton’s UK queer romance and Cannes Un Certain Regard premiere Pillion; Paolo Sorrentino’s Venice opener La Grazia; and two...

The world premieres of Ronan Day-Lewis’s Anemone featuring the return of Daniel Day-Lewis, Rebecca Miller’s Mr. Scorsese, and Ben Stiller’s Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost have been added to Spotlight Selections in New York Film Festival.

The festival announced 12 additions on Tuesday, including US premieres for Sepideh Farsi’s Cannes Acid Gaza documentary Put Your Soul On Your Hand And Walk,and Mamoru Hosoda’s upcoming Venice world premiere, Scarlet.

New York premieres include Harry Lighton’s UK queer romance and Cannes Un Certain Regard premiere Pillion; Paolo Sorrentino’s Venice opener La Grazia; and two...

Much like other daily challenges, Framed offers a series of puzzles that must be completed in a set number of times – before it is game over. Unlike other puzzles, though, Framed has you choosing the correct name of the movie as your puzzle’s answer.

These puzzles can be a bit challenging at times, though. Fret not, as I will be listing the solutions for four of today’s Framed puzzles – along with a general breakdown of the whole puzzle.

Framed Classic Solution for Today Image Credits: Framed/FandomWire

Today’s Classic Framed puzzle has you guess the correct name of the movie from a total of 6 slides. These slides will be random stills from the movie in question, and you will have a total of 6 guesses before it’s over.

Today’s answer is ‘13 Going On 30,’ a 2004 romantic comedy starring Jennifer Garner, and has the following attributes:

Genre: Romantic Comedy,...

There’s just something about a Western that proved to be like a magnet during the careers of Kevin Costner and the late Gene Hackman. Both men appeared in numerous gunslinging projects, with the former continuing to chase his dream of the biggest genre epic of all time with his Horizon saga. But, more than 30 years ago, the pair’s paths crossed when they joined the call sheet for Lawrence Kasdan’s (Dreamcatcher) period classic, Wyatt Earp. Although the movie may not have been as popular as other similar titles that the two leading men starred in, it’s still certainly worth a watch all these decades later. And soon, Netflix fans will have the chance to do exactly that, as Wyatt Earp rides onto the streamer on August 1.

As the title would suggest, Wyatt Earp followed the life of the titular lawman, tracing the timeline back to his younger...

Colin Farrell is making some risky moves in the first-look photos from forthcoming Netflix feature The Ballad of a Small Player.

The streamer announced Wednesday that director Edward Berger’s thriller film is set to screen in select U.S. theaters Oct. 15 and in select U.K. and Ireland theaters Oct. 17 before debuting on Netflix on Oct. 29. Fala Chen, Deanie Ip, Alex Jennings and Tilda Swinton also star in the movie that adapts author Lawrence Osborne’s 2014 novel of the same name.

The Ballad of a Small Player centers on a high-stakes gambler who is dealing with debts and his questionable past. While trying to keep a low profile in Macau, he ends up meeting a kindred spirit.

Berger helmed the film from a script by Rowan Joffe that is based on Osborne’s book. Berger, Mike Goodridge and Matthew James Wilkinson serve as producers. The Ballad of a Small...

The late director David Lynch has given us some of the most iconic movies. He was the kind of visionary whose work, in some instances, made more sense in retrospect. From surreal landscapes, cinematography, to thrilling plots and misunderstood heroes, his movies have a quality, a dreamy texture, that no one can replicate. Among his long list of works is Blue Velvet,starring hisfrequent collaborator and Dune star Kyle MacLachlan, which has found a free streaming home, per ComicBook.

Blue Velvet is among the movies that got their flowers late; it received divided reviews upon its release in the 80s and wasn’t a big commercial success, but in contemporary times is considered among the best movies of all time. The movie also bagged Lynch a Best Director Oscar nomination among other accolades. It has a 91 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from critics while the audience score sits at 88 percent. It...

Wolf Kasteler has two new senior vice presidents.

The bicoastal public relations and consulting firm has promoted Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes in the agency’s Los Angeles and New York offices, respectively. With their new senior vp titles, the pair will be charged with partnering across teams to help shape strategy, guide emerging talent and support operational procedures while working alongside vice presidents Lauren Appel, Christa Dallas, Caryn Leeds and Annick Oppenheim.

In a joint statement, Wolf Kasteler partners Annett Wolf and Annick Muller said, “They’ve consistently brought passion, strategy and unwavering commitment to our clients — leading major campaigns and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion reflects the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients and the industry.”

Jenkins started her career by working in global branding at ICM in 2010. She moved to ID-pr in 2011, and segued to a position at Wolf Kasteler two years later.

Public relations and consulting firm Wolf Kasteler has elevated Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to SVP in the agency’s Los Angeles and New York offices, respectively.

“We are incredibly proud to announce the promotion of Allie Jenkins and Chelsea Hayes to Senior Vice President,” said Annett Wolf and Annick Muller, Partners at Wolf Kasteler. “They’ve consistently brought passion, strategy, and unwavering commitment to our clients — leading major campaigns and fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. This promotion reflects the trust they’ve earned from us, our clients, and the industry.”

As SVPs, Jenkins and Hayes will take on expanded leadership duties — partnering across teams to help shape agency strategy, emerging talent, and support operational excellence alongside the existing VPs which includes Lauren Appel, Christa Dallas, Caryn Leeds and Annick Oppenheim.

Jenkins began her career in Global Branding at ICM in 2010, and moved to Idpr in 2011 before joining...

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This July, Prime Video is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the much-anticipated release of the final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty to John Cena and Idris Elba‘s fun-looking action comedy film Heads of State. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Prime Video this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the 14 best films that are coming to Prime Video in July 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

A Fish Called Wanda (July 1) Rt Score: 96% Credit – Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

A Fish Called Wanda is a heist comedy film directed by Charles Crichton, who also co-wrote the screenplay with John Cleese. The 1988 film revolves around a group of diamond thieves who must backstab each other to get to the loot after their leader is jailed.

On Friday June 20 2025, Bravo broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 173 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” titled “Fresh Cuts,” promises an exciting lineup that fans will not want to miss. Airing on Bravo, this episode features a mix of celebrity guests and musical performances that are sure to entertain.

Kelly Clarkson will kick off the show with a special “Kellyoke Encore,” performing the beloved classic “More Than Words.” This segment always brings a heartfelt touch, and viewers can expect Kelly’s powerful vocals to shine as she shares her unique interpretation of the song.

The guest list for this episode is impressive. Eva Longoria, known for her work in television and film, will join Kelly for a conversation about her latest projects and experiences in the industry. Isabella Rossellini, a celebrated actress and model, will also make an appearance, adding her charm and insights. Adam...

On Thursday June 19 2025, NBC broadcasts The Kelly Clarkson Show!

Season 6 Episode 173 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” titled “Fresh Cuts,” promises an exciting lineup that will captivate audiences. This episode will feature a mix of celebrity guests and engaging performances, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.

Kelly Clarkson will kick off the episode with a special “Kellyoke” encore performance of “More Than Words.” This heartfelt rendition is sure to resonate with viewers and showcase Kelly’s impressive vocal talent. The segment is a fan favorite, and this particular song choice adds a nostalgic touch.

The guest list for this episode is star-studded. Eva Longoria, known for her acting and producing work, will share her latest projects and insights into her career. Isabella Rossellini, a celebrated actress and model, will also make an appearance, bringing her unique perspective to the conversation. Adam Scott, Hugh Grant,...

One has to wonder about the logistics of Thursday’s episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, which boasts a guest list so packed with recognizable names it feels more like a red carpet than a daytime talk show. Eva Longoria, Isabella Rossellini, and Adam Scott are all scheduled to appear, a formidable trio that could easily […]

The Kelly Clarkson Show: Eva Longoria, Adam Scott...

Zoe Saldaña told People on the red carpet for Disney and Pixar’s “Elio” that her Oscar statue, which she won earlier this year for her supporting turn in the Netflix musical drama “Emilia Pérez,” is transgender. Asked where she keeps her trophy, the actor responded: “We have it in my office and my Oscar is gender fluid.” Saldaña added the statue is “trans” and “goes by they/them.”

Zoe Saldaña won the Oscar for supporting actress for playing Rita, an attorney who agrees to help a ruthless cartel leader undergo a sex change operation, in Jacques Audiard’s “Emilia Pérez.” The lauded performance swept the 2025 awards season, with Saldaña winning supporting actress prizes from the Golden Globes, Critics’ Choice Awards, BAFTAs and Screen Actors Guild Awards prior to her Oscar night triumph. Saldaña shared the best actress prize at Cannes with “Emilia Pérez” co-stars Karla Sofia Gascon, Selina Gomez and Adriana Paz.

Film critic Roger Ebert once said that no good movie is truly depressing, a belief that the programmers at the American Cinematheque have taken to heart with “Bleak Week,” an annual celebration of downbeat movies. Since its inception in 2022, the series has become one of Los Angeles’ most eagerly anticipated repertory events with screenings spread across the Cinematheque’s three venues, and last year the Paris Theater in New York joined the fun with its own Bleak Week programming that featured in person appearances by Ari Aster, Isabella Rossellini and Paul Schrader.

Now in its fourth year, Bleak Week is expanding across the country — and, via the Prince Charles Cinema, across the pond to London — to hold screenings at 11 venues in eight cities. The festival kicks off in Los Angeles and Chicago (at the Music Box Theatre) June 1 to 7, continues in Portland (Hollywood Theatre) and Minneapolis (Trylon Cinema) June 6 to 12, then heads to New York,...

Cannes 2025 has come to a close. Now, with a bit of time to reflect, jury member Jeremy Strong is opening up about his experience basking in cinema’s glow for almost two weeks. During the final press conference for the festival (as per Variety), Strong ended up comparing his involvement on the jury to a rather popular film from last year.

“This has been a really wonderful experience,” he said, “a really connected experience with these people — it’s like ‘Conclave’ with champagne. It’s really great.”

This reference was also timely as just a hop, skip, and a jump away from Cannes, an actual new Pope was recently welcomed and honored at the Vatican in Rome. “Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, follows the church’s Dean of Cardinals as he works to elect a new Pope from a group of vainglorious wheeler-dealers. It...

Exclusive:John Gore Studios and Embankment Filmshave unveiled a first look at Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini in Mike Newell’s The Bitter End.

Miranda Richardson, star ofThe Last Anniversary and Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire,Game Of Thrones and Frankestein actor Charles Dance, and Elle star Laurent Lafittehave joined the cast, as production gets underway in the UK. It is the first production to shoot at the historic Ealing Studios following its recent expansion and renovation.

The film charts the untold story of the final years of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor...

Exclusive: Embankment Films and John Gore Studios have unveiled a first look at Joan Collins and Isabella Rossellini in Mike Newell’s The Bitter End.

Laurent Lafitte, Miranda Richardson and Charles Dance have joined the cast, as production gets underway in the UK. It is the first production to shoot at the historic Ealing Studios following its recent expansion and renovation.

The film charts the final years of Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII, the British king who chose love over duty.

Collins stars as Simpson alongside Rossellini who plays Suzanne Blum,...

Welcome to Lynchland, a slight but enjoyable documentary devoted to the life and work of America’s premier cinematic surrealist, received an emotional reception Wednesday afternoon at the Cannes Film Festival. The love for David Lynch, who died at age 78 in January, was palpable inside the premiere in Cannes’ fabled Palais des Festivals, with numerous fans and industry admirers of the auteur in tears as the lights came up.

Lynch’s oldest son, Riley Lynch, was on hand to introduce the documentary alongside its director, French filmmaker Stéphane Ghez.

“This festival really meant a lot to my dad and it’s just so cool to be here,” said Riley Lynch, 33 years old and an aspiring filmmaker himself. “The last time I was here was in 2002 — when my dad was president of the jury — and I had my 10th birthday party here. Sharon Stone brought out the cake — pretty cool,” he said.

David Lynch had a storied history with the Cannes Film Festival. In 1990, the visionary director earned the prestigious honor of winning the Palme d’Or for Wild at Heart. Just over a decade later, he was presented with the award for Best Director for Mulholland Drive in 2001. The following year, he appeared at the film festival as jury president. Lynch’s presence was felt as thoroughly as his absence at Cannes 2025 as his son, Riley Lynch, spoke at the premiere of the documentary Welcome to Lynchland.

“This festival meant a lot to my dad,...

The Cannes Film Festival paid tribute to the one of cinema’s greats on Wednesday with the world premiere of a new documentary about David Lynch, who passed away in January.

The late director’s son Riley Lynch was in attendance at the screening of “Welcome to Lynchland,” which he helped introduce with a few words on stage at the Palais.

“This festival meant a lot to my dad,” he said. “It’s a very emotional time.”

Lynch’s son also revealed that the last time he was in Cannes was in 2002 when his dad was jury president. “I had my 10th birthday here and Sharon Stone brought out the cake,” he said.

From director Stéphane Ghez, the hour-long “Welcome to Lynchland” was made before Lynch’s death and revisits the iconic filmmaker’s ouvre, from cult classic debut “Eraserhead,” to “Twin Peaks” via “Mulholland Drive,” as it looks to...

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Nonnas is a comedy drama film directed by Stephen Chbosky from a screenplay by Liz Maccie. Based on the life of Joe Scaravella, the owner of Staten Island restaurant Enoteca Maria. It follows Joe after he loses his mother and realizes how much he loved the food his mother and grandmother made, leading him to impulsively buy a restaurant and team up with real-life Italian nonnas to make food. Nonnas stars Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Joe Manganiello, Linda Cardellini, and Susan Sarandon. So, if you loved the feel-good story, hilarious comedy, and lovable characters in Nonnas, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

Chef (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Open Road Films

Chef is a road trip comedy-drama film written and directed by Jon Favreau. The 2014 film follows Carl Casper,...

One of the new pope’s brothers has given an interview to a Chicago TV station, shedding light on how Cardinal Robert Prevost prepared for the Vatican conclave that elected him pontiff. Turns out the prelate boned up with help from an Oscar-nominated film.

John Prevost, the middle of three Prevost brothers (Louis is the eldest and Robert – now Pope Leo Xiv — is the youngest) told Chicago’s NBC affiliate Wmaq-tv that he talked with Robert a day before the conclave began.

“I said, ‘Are you ready for this? Did you watch the movie Conclave, so you know how to behave?’ And he had just finished watching the movie,” Prevost laughed, “so he knew how to behave.”

Prevost explained, “I wanted to take his mind off of it [the real conclave], you know, laugh about something because this is now an awesome responsibility.”

Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci in ‘Conclave’

The drama-thriller directed...

After two days of contemplation and balloting, a new Pope has been elected.

White smoke emanating from the Sistine Chapel chimney today to inform the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics and everyone else that the conclave of 133 cardinals have determined a new Bishop of Rome. Who the successor to St. Peter and the progressive Pope Francis, who died at the age of 88 on April 21, is has not yet been made public.

Having said that, as cable news and the internet goes wall-to-wall white smoke, the unveiling of the newly appointed Pontiff is expected within a hour or so to appear on the balcony. At that time the world will learn what name the now elevated former cardinal has chosen for his Papacy.

In a ceremony reaching back to 1274 in its present form, a Pope is elected from the cardinals’ ranks with a required two-thirds majority. Achieving that majority is what leads...

Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth, Academy Award winner Peter Straughan, and BAFTA and Tony Award winner Jack Thorne are set to write the screenplays for Sony Pictures, Sam Mendes and Neal Street Productions’ biopics of “The Beatles,” whose stories will be told with four distinct theatrical feature films, the studio announced on Wednesday.

The films mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.

Conceived by Mendes, who will direct the four theatrical feature films – one from each band member’s point-of-view – the movies will tell the astonishing story of the greatest band in history.

The four films will star Harris Dickinson (as John Lennon), Barry Keoghan (as Ringo Starr), Paul Mescal (as Paul McCartney) and Joseph Quinn (as George Harrison).

Sony Pictures will finance and distribute worldwide...

Ahead of the 2025 conclave to find Pope Francis’ successor, Catholic cardinals reportedly consulted Edward Berger’s 2024 acclaimed drama film of the same name.

According to Politico, a number of cardinals who are a part of the ongoing conclave that began Wednesday in Rome watched Conclave as a “helpful research tool” to learn more about the process of selecting a new pope.

“Some have watched [Conclave] in the cinema,” a cleric told Politico, with the outlet adding that “The film is seen as remarkably accurate even by cardinals” and has been useful “at a time when so many of the conclave participants have little experience of Vatican politics and protocol.”

After Robert Prevost was named the new Pope on Thursday, his brother, John Prevost, told NBC News that Leo Xiv watched Conclave before the real-life conclave commenced.

“And I said, ‘Well, are you ready for this?’” Prevost recalled. “I said, ‘Did...

Sam Mendes’ four Beatles biopics have found writers.

Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth, Academy Award winner Peter Straughan and BAFTA and Tony Award winner Jack Thorne are set to write the screenplays for the four theatrical films from Sony Pictures and Neal Street Productions.

The films mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – have granted full life story and music rights for a scripted film.

Mendes conceived and will direct the four films, each from a different band member’s point of view, intersecting to tell the story of the iconic group.

The films will star Harris Dickinson as John Lennon, Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr, Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney and Joseph Quinn as George Harrison.

Sony Pictures will finance and distribute worldwide with full theatrical windows in April 2028.

“The Beatles—A Four-Film Cinematic Event” is a...

Exclusive: After officially announcing the cast for their incredible endeavor at CinemaCon in March, Sam Mendes and Sony Pictures now have landed the writers that will help spearhead The Beatles – A Four Film Cinematic Event. Sources tell Deadline that Tony Award winner Jez Butterworth, Oscar winner Peter Straughan and BAFTA and Tony winner Jack Thorne are set to write the screenplays for the biopics of The Beatles, whose stories will be told in four distinct theatrical feature films.

It is unknown if each will be writing their own film or will be collaborating on all four films.

The movies mark the first time Apple Corps Ltd. and The Beatles – John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr – or their estates have granted full life-story and music rights for a scripted film. As conceived by Mendes, who will direct the four movies, one from each band member’s point of view,...

There is no new Pope.

Yet.

Hours later than expected, black smoke was seen blowing out of the chimney of the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican on the end of the first day of the conclave to elect a successor to Pope Francis.

With most cable news channels cutting quickly to live shots of the Vatican, the smoke was first visable at 9 pm Rome time.

As the likes of CNN, MSNBC and Fox covered other news like the flare up between nuclear powers India and Pakistan, the Bcc had a locked feed on the Vatican chimney almost all day.

When a Pope is elected, it will be white smoke coming from the chimney.

This conclave has 133 cardinals voting, a record for the ancient process. Appointed by Francis over his 12-year time as Pope, many of the participants relatively new to their positions for their first conclave. In that context and...

Following the passing of Pope Francis, various cardinals are about to select a new Pope and are looking for guidance — but not from above. Instead, the cardinals are headed to the movies, specifically to watch Conclave. Released in 2024, Conclave follows the election process of a new pope and stars Ralph Fiennes, John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, and Isabella Rossellini. The movie won the Best Adapted Screenplay Oscar and has since seen a boom in popularity on streaming following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, and now it looks like the actual cardinals who will choose the next Pope are among its viewers.

According to Politico, some of the 133 high-ranking clerics set to take part in the conclave that started on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, watched the movie Conclave for guidance. Politico points out that the majority of the cardinals (about 110) who make up the conclave were appointed by the late Pope Francis...

The Conclave to elect a new Pope officially begins today, and the 2024 film detailing the election process has seen a surge on streaming. Starring in the lead roles in Conclave are Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, the former of whom was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance in the film. Conclave began streaming on Peacock after it concluded its theatrical run, but last month it vanished from the platform. It wasn’t until it resurfaced on Prime Video the day after Pope Francis’ death that the film immediately jumped to #1. It wasn’t until the release of Another Simple Favor that Conclave dropped to #2 on Prime Video streaming charts, but it’s still been a major success for the streamer. It earned scores of 93% from critics and 86% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

In addition to Fiennes and Tucci, Conclave also stars John Lithgow, who has been tapped to...

Cardinals are watching Conclave in order to prepare for the impending selection of a new Pope, a report reveals. Directed by Edward Berger, the papal thriller hit theaters last October, with Ralph Fiennes starring as Cardinal Lawrence, a cardinal who becomes entangled in a Catholic Church conspiracy as he leads the secretive ritual of the papal conclave to select a new Pope. The film, which also stars John Lithgow, Stanley Tucci, Lucian Msamati, and Isabella Rossellini, proved prescient. With Pope Francis having passed away on April 21, a real papal conclave approaches.

According to Politico, a selection of the 133 clerics poised to enter the Sistine Chapel on Wednesday, May 7, for the papal conclave have watched Conclave, the film, in order to get a better idea of what awaits them. A cleric told the publication: "Some have watched it in the cinema." The cleric goes on to explain that the film is...

Conclave Ott Release Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Ralph Fiennes starrer Conclave, released in the theatres last year, created a lot of buzz with its gripping content. Movie lovers in India might have missed seeing it on the big screen, but they can rejoice now. The movie has arrived on one of the most popular Ott platforms, and the subscribers can stream it online for free. Scroll below for more.

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It is a political thriller directed by Edward Berger based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris. The movie features Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, Sergio Castellito, and Isabella Rossellini. The film was named one of the top ten films of 2024 by the National Board of Review and the American Film Institute, which has won multiple accolades, including an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay. It won four awards, including Best Film, at the 78th British Academy Film Awards.

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How is a new pope selected when needed? Well, an election is held at the Vatican. But there’s quite a bit of secrecy surrounding it. In “Conclave,” that secrecy is the focus of everything, following the mysterious process while untangling a proper Vatican mystery in the process.

Starring Ralph Fiennes, the film tells the story of one Cardinal who’s in charge of leading the process to elect a new pope after the original unexpectedly dies. But in doing so, he discovers a whole lot of unexpected information about his peers.

The film comes from “All Quiet on the Western Front” director Edward Berger, has a knockout cast and has become a significant awards frontrunner. Most recently, “Conclave” took home Best Film at the BAFTAs, and claimed prizes from the Art Director’s Guild and the Costume Designers Guild, as well as the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay.

Is “Conclave” streaming?...

The death of Pope Francis last month sparked renewed interest in the Oscar-winning movie Conclave. Now streaming on Amazon’s Prime Video service and available to rent or buy at several other distribution platforms, viewership of Edward Berger’s 2024 drama spiked over the past two weeks, with an increase of more than 3,200 percent in minutes viewed week over week, according to Luminate, which tracks online streaming data.

Based on the novel by Robert Harris, Conclave focuses on a fictional series of events following the death of the pope. Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Lawrence, who leads the selection process and must navigate warring factions and agendas within the Church. The...

The Bearstar Jeremy Allen White is headed back to the silver screen following major Season 4 update.

Per Deadline, White is joining Hollywood icon Mandy Patinkin and Oscar nominee Isabella Rossellini for director Jeremiah Zagar's next feature film - The Painted Bride. The film is slated to launch sales at Cannes, with international rights having been acquired by Charades and New Europe, while WME Independent represents rights in North America. The Painted Bride does not currently have an official release window.

The Painted Bride will star White as Elisha, a devoted husband and family man who spends his nights obsessing over a secretive new project he set out to dedicate to both his young son and elderly father, whose health is drastically ailing. Elisha's life is upset when a personal crisis brings him back to his hometown of Baltimore, where the situation continues to spiral out of control. Zagar himself...

Exclusive: Golden Globe-winning The Bear star Jeremy Allen White, Mandy Patinkin (Homeland) and Oscar nominee Isabella Rossellini (Conclave) are set to star in Jeremiah Zagar’s upcoming feature The Painted Bride.

Frequent collaborators Charades and New Europe have acquired international rights to the movie and will launch sales at Cannes. WME Independent will represent North American rights.

Zagar gained critical acclaim for his Sundance debut We The Animals (a five-time Independent Spirit Award nominee), followed by the Netflix hit Hustle, starring Adam Sandler. He recently wrapped Task for HBO, starring Mark Ruffalo. The series will premiere later this year.

The Painted Bride stars Allen White as Elisha, a man who during the day swims, cooks and cares for his family, and at night, obsesses over a new project dedicated to his young son and his dying father. When a crisis draws him back home to Baltimore, his world begins to collapse,...

Following the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday at the age of 88, people around the world have found new interest in the 2024 Edward Berger film "Conclave," which tells a fictionalized version of the choosing of the new leader of the Catholic church. "Conclave" is sumptuously shot and features an incredible cast, including Ralph Fiennes, Isabella Rossellini, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow, all performing at the top of their game, but with the real-world recent events in Rome leading us toward a conclave of our own, audiences have to wonder — just how accurate is "Conclave," really?

Well, it's complicated. The film strove for accuracy with regards to the costumes, location, and ceremony of the conclave, even though the process has been shrouded in secrecy for hundreds of years. Interviews with Catholic officials and scholars have revealed that while certain elements of the story are unrealistic, overall "Conclave" is an incredible...

What if "Gossip Girl" or a "Real Housewives" franchise took place in Vatican City? Somehow, that question is answered by Edward Berger's 2024 film "Conclave," a political thriller about backstabbing cardinals and the election of a new pope that took home a few Academy Awards ... and is now available to stream with an Amazon Prime Video subscription. Not just that -- it's been number one on Prime Video's streaming charts in the United States for several days, and shows no signs of slowing down.

Led by a veritable murderer's row of actors that includes Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow, and the inimitable Isabella Rossellini, "Conclave," which is based on Robert Harris' 2016 novel of the same name and was adapted for the screen by "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy" writer Peter Straughan, meets a group of cardinals in Rome after the pope passes away. In the aftermath of the religious leader's death,...

Brad Pitt will star in a movie adaptation of the novel The Riders. Pitt is teaming up with Conclave director Edward Berger on the project.

Author Tim Winton's 1994 novel, which landed on the shortlist for the prestigious Booker Prize, follows a father, Fred, and his 7-year-old daughter Billie's desperate search for his wife. The novel begins with the family moving from Ireland and Australia, but Fred's wife Jennifer never arrives. Fred and Billie resolve to travel across Europe to discover how Jennifer suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Brad Pitt Leads the Cast of The Riders

According to Variety, Berger will film The Riders on location in multiple European countries starting in 2026. A24 have come on board to finance and distribute the literary adaptations, following their Oscar success with the period drama The Brutalist earlier this year. Ridley Scott will produce The Riders from a script by writer David Kajganich...

Exploring The Ending Of Ralph Fiennes-Led Conclave! (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Conclave’s ending? Oh, it’s the kind of finale that lingers long after the credits roll, like a deep, whispered secret among the cardinals. This political thriller, which started with religious tension and a heap of drama, wraps up with a twist that’s as thought-provoking as unexpected. After days of intense voting, alliances, and hidden motives, the conclave finally picks a new pope: Cardinal Vincent Benitez. But it’s not all smooth sailing—a twist in Benitez’s personal journey shocks even the most seasoned cardinals.

Then comes Cardinal Thomas Lawrence, who thought he was above the papal race but now finds himself navigating the murky waters of moral dilemmas. As the iconic white smoke signals the end of the conclave, viewers are left with more questions than answers. It’s a dramatic political chess game wrapped in theology,...

The viewership for Edward Berger’s papal thriller “Conclave” increased by 3,200% following the death of Pope Francis on Monday, per data and insights company Luminate.

The information comes after the film dropped on Amazon’s Prime Video on Tuesday, during which the Ralph Fiennes-led film acquired 18.3 million minutes of total daily viewing in the United States.

When Luminate compared the total minutes viewed for the film on U.S. streaming platforms for Monday (6.9 million) and Tuesday (18.3 million) of this week to Monday and Tuesday of last week, data showed a boost by 3,200% in week-over-week viewership.

Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died Monday at age 88. Cardinal Kevin Farrell announced the news of his death in Vatican City.

“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow, I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, The Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the Father’s house,...

We’re not blowing smoke: Two movies about the Catholic Church have had surging viewership online following the death of Pope Francis April 21 due to complications from a stroke.

The very premise of “Conclave” is now happening once more for the Church. After Francis’s death, the selection process for the next pope is about to begin; the pontiff nominations were fictionalized in Edward Berger’s Oscar-nominated 2024 film starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.

In turn, viewership of “Conclave” increased by 283 percent on Monday, according to Luminate from Variety. “Conclave” is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video and can be purchased on various PVOD platforms. “Conclave” had 1.8 million minutes viewed on April 20, and as of April 22, it went to 6.9 million minutes viewed. The runtime for the feature is 120 minutes.

And “Conclave” was not the only Pope-centric viewing being binged: Netflix’s 2019 drama “The Two Popes” had a 417 percent viewership...

Oscar-Winning Vatican-Themed Film(Photo Credit –Facebook)

As you know, the head of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, sadly passed away on 21st April 2025 at the age of 88 following a stroke. While people from different parts of the world were mourning his death, a peculiar (although completely logical) thing happened in the world of streaming.

Which Vatican-Themed Movie Is It?

Pope Francis’ death has sparked curiosity and a renewed wave of interest in a massive number of people, who started watching the 2024 Oscar-winning, Vatican-themed drama titled ‘Conclave’ from their homes. The film is available on several PVOD platforms across the world. For instance, in the US, it’s streaming on the Amazon Prime Video platform.

Mindblowing Viewership Figures

As per a recent report by Variety, there was a whopping 283% increase on Monday in the viewership of the movie Conclave, in the wake of Pope Francis’ recent demise. As per the data by Luminate,...

Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, died April 21 at age 88. His funeral will take place on Saturday. Within 15 to 20 days, the College of Cardinals will gather at the Sistine Chapel to start the process of the papal conclave, which will conclude with the election of a new pope.

We mean no disrespect to the late Pope by noting this coincidence. Still, there will likely be more interest in this papal conclave than usual due to the film Conclave, which was released last year and won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay earlier this month.

Conclave tells a fictional story about Cardinal Thomas Lawrence (Academy Award nominee Ralph Fiennes), the dean of the College of Cardinals, who leads a conclave after the death of the sitting pope. As various contenders representing different schools of thought jockey for position, Lawrence investigates their closets for skeletons and finds plenty. The thrilling drama,...

In 2024, the Ralph Fiennes-led Conclave was just a political thriller following the organizing of a conclave to elect the next pope. Unfortunately, 2025 turned the film into a mandatory watch after Pope Francis' sudden death on Easter Monday.

Pope Francis had been the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State for over a year, since election in the 2013 papal conclave until his death at the age of 88. As the world mourned the Pope, people turned to ask questions about what happens next. Although it's a work of fiction with a delicate subject about the secrets and scandals of major papal candidates, Conclave has become a major hit and became the No. 1 film worldwide, per FlixPatrol.

Even before Pope Francis' death, Conclave marked a great film to watch over the Easter weekend, and the movie started trending on Apr. 19 in many places around the world, including...

The death of Pope Francis on April 21 resulted in an increase of people watching the 2024 film “Conclave” from home. The movie is available on various PVOD platforms and is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video at no extra cost to subscribers. The drama film revolves around the selection of a new pontiff.

“Conclave,” starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci, is helmed by director Edward Berger and was an award season contender earlier this year, earning an Oscar nomination for best picture, best actor and numerous other kudos and noms. Pope Francis died early Monday — the day after Easter — at age 88 after complications from a stroke.

Viewership of “Conclave” spiked 283% on Monday as word of Pope Francis’ passing spread throughout the world, according to Luminate, which tracks viewership of streaming content. “Conclave” generated about 1.8 million minutes viewed on April 20; by the end of April 21, that number had reached 6.9 million minutes viewed.

Cinespia is paying tribute to the late David Lynch with a screening of his seminal 1986 noir Blue Velvet, following the auteur’s death at age 78 in January.

For its 24th season, the Los Angeles outdoor screening series is partnering with Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, kicking off with a Memorial Day weekend lineup of two LA-based classics at Hollywood Forever Cemetary; The Big Lebowski (1998) on Saturday, May 24, and a 30th anniversary screening of Clueless (1995) on Sunday, May 25.

Blue Velvet will play Saturday, May 31, also at Hollywood Forever, which serves as Lynch’s final resting place after he died from complications with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“Cinespia has always been a love letter to Los Angeles and to the movies that shaped us,” said Cinespia founder John Wyatt in a statement. “We’re honored to begin this season with two unforgettable portraits of our city, and a tribute to the great David Lynch.

Cinespia is back for a 24th season at L.A.’s Hollywood Forever Cemetery, and this year’s lineup of outdoor movie screenings includes a tribute to the late auteur David Lynch at the site of his final resting place.

The summer season kicks off over Memorial Day weekend with the presentation of two L.A. stories: the Coen Brothers’ “The Big Lebowski” on Saturday, May 24, followed by a 30th anniversary screening of Amy Heckerling’s “Clueless” on Sunday, May 25.

Then, on Saturday, May 31, Cinespia will present “Blue Velvet,” Lynch’s 1986 masterpiece starring Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper and Laura Dern. Lynch, who radicalized American film with a dark, surrealistic artistic vision in films like “Blue Velvet” and “Mulholland Drive” and network television with “Twin Peaks,” died Jan. 15. He was 78.

“Cinespia has always been a love letter to Los Angeles and to the movies that shaped us,” said Cinespia founder John Wyatt.

Rejoice! One of the best thrillers of last year is now available to stream on one of the most popular platforms. Released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, all manner of accolades, and even an Oscar win, the political thriller Conclave starring Ralph Fiennes now has a new streaming home. Meaning audiences can finally delve into this gripping tale of intrigue and betrayal from the comfort of their sofas.

After debuting in theaters in October last year, Conclave landed on the streaming platform for a short time. Now, the critically acclaimed thriller is all set to become available on Prime Video from today, April 22, with audiences no doubt eager to either experience the edge-of-your-seat drama once again, or discover what all the fuss is about.

Directed by Edward Berger and written by Peter Straughan, Conclave is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris, and follows Ralph Fiennes as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence...