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#989: Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, Conclave

Nov 1, 2024

Dive into the world of film as the hosts dissect a gripping papal thriller and celebrate Ralph Fiennes' stellar career. They showcase Fiennes' complex roles, from the flamboyant Harry Hawks to the nuanced M. Gustave, highlighting his emotional depth. Exploring themes of political intrigue and the clash of tradition versus modernity in 'Conclave', they also engage in a lively debate comparing Fiennes to Gary Oldman. With personal anecdotes and audience engagement, this conversation is a must for cinephiles.

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The podcast highlights Ralph Fiennes' extraordinary range as an actor, showcasing his ability to embody complex characters across various genres.

A review of 'Conclave' emphasizes themes of morality and power in the context of papal elections, paralleling contemporary political struggles.

Listeners are encouraged to participate through polls and feedback, fostering a community of shared film appreciation and discussion.

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Intro

2min

Ralph Fiennes: A Study in Complexity

24min

Unpacking Harry Hawks

5min

Cinematic Reflections: Ralph Fiennes and Community Connections

8min

Political Intrigue and Performance Analysis

9min

Tradition vs. Modernity in 'Conclave'

15min

Celebrating Underappreciated Performances and Upcoming Film Events

3min

Debating the Talents of Fiennes and Oldman

17min

The Duality of M. Gustave

9min

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Engaging Film Conversations and Community Participation

4min

Along with a review of the new papal thriller CONCLAVE, Adam and Josh share their Top 5 Ralph Fiennes Performances, celebrating the actor’s 30 years on screen.

This episode is presented by Regal Unlimited, the all-you-can-watch movie subscription pass that pays for itself in just two visits.

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Opening (00:00:00-00:04:17)

Top 5: Ralph Fiennes Performances (00:01:29-00:33:40)

Review: “Conclave” (00:33:41-00:52:09)

Next Week, New Poll (00:52:10-00:57:49)

In Memoriam Teri Garr, Notes (00:57:50-01:03:11)

Top 5, cont. (01:03:12-01:32:22)

Notes/Links:

Josh hosts Cinema Interruptus at Siskel Film Center

https://www.siskelfilmcenter.org/interruptus

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