Review: Conclave (2024)

The pope is dead, the throne is vacant, and Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes) is left in charge of finding a worthy successor. This is the main conflict of Edward Berger’s two-hour epic Conclave, a pressure-cooker concept where the natural progression of a religious institution may lead to its destruction.  Two years ago, Berger became a household name with All Quiet on the Western Front (2022), … Continue reading Review: Conclave (2024)

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Female Friendships Representation in Film and TV

Gossip Girl TW – Mentions of eating disorders  There is a common misconception about Gossip Girl. For a show with such a title, the honest-held belief of many fans is that Serena and Blair are the pinnacle of female friendship in TV. I’m not sure if many people base their opinions on Tumblr, or only half-watched the show, but as iconic as the Upper East … Continue reading Female Friendships Representation in Film and TV