The Two Popes

‘The Two Popes’: For Oscar-Nominated Biopics, Screenwriter Anthony McCarten Is Your Man

From “The Theory of Everything” and “Darkest Hour” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” McCarten prefers research to source material.

Feb 4, 2020 4:30 pm /

Greta Gerwig goes against Taika Waititi in this category. Updated 2/6/20.

Jan 13, 2020 3:41 pm /

“The Two Popes” shows the human side of two dialectically opposed religious leaders who were able to talk through their differences.

Dec 27, 2019 12:00 pm /

These awards nominations often tip the Adapted Screenplay Oscar race.

Dec 18, 2019 12:45 pm /

This year the rich are getting richer at the crowded arthouse, while nouveau entries are finding a tough purchase.

Dec 8, 2019 1:40 pm /

The rich got richer as word of mouth fueled Thanksgiving weekend moviegoing and Netflix’s “The Two Popes” opened soft.

Dec 1, 2019 1:04 pm /

Jonathan Pryce and Anthony Hopkins make this lighthearted look at the papal authority work better than one might expect.

Sep 1, 2019 2:31 pm /

“City of God” filmmaker Fernando Meirelles directs the storied actors as Pope Francis and Pope Benedict XVI.

Aug 29, 2019 12:15 pm /

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