The article draws parallels between the Oscar race and the Vatican's papal conclave, portraying them as both elaborate ceremonies filled with spectacle and underlying ambitions. It suggests that, similar to the way Oscar nominees navigate their campaigns with diplomacy and subtlety, the cardinals in 'Conclave' mask their true aspirations with spiritual rhetoric. The author highlights the drama and scandals that have recently surfaced in this year’s awards season, mirroring the tensions and intrigues found in the film about the election of a new Pope, thus reflecting the messy nature of both processes.
The parallel between the Oscar race and the papal conclave is striking, with both involving ceremonial customs and whispered politics, underscoring human ambition beneath ritual.
Just as Oscar nominees tout artistic process while longing for the award, 'Conclave's' cardinals display spiritual aspirations while likely holding secret ambitions for their papal titles.
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