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We’re into November, which means the tide of releases are picking up steam. We have a combination of holiday-themed releases and films that have lofty aims when it comes to year-end accolades. If you want to keep up with everything I’m watching, follow me on Letterboxd @knighthawk7734. Conclave (Theaters) Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, and John Lithgow Synopsis: The latest from director Edward Berger is a drama adapted from a novel and set at a tense meeting of the leadership of the Catholic Church. We begin with the death of the Pope. That sets us to a Conclave, the duty for which falls to Dean Lawrence (Fiennes). He’s pulling for his friend (Tucci) to get the post, but there are many contenders vying for the post. It’s up to Lawrence to follow his conscience, seek God’s will, and uncover all the information needed for the process to find the next leader of the church. Berger does a fantastic job putting this film together. Though it’s mostly just men in rooms having conver