On today's episode, Alex recommends alternative programming to the newly released Oscar-tipped Conclave, with another film about a new pope: Nanni Moretti's 2011 film We Have a Pope. It's fun and funny, a backstage movie that's still aware of the audience, and full of rich characters with actual motivations. Seeing Conclave made me wish I had been rewatching this instead.

For my thoughts on Conclave, check out my TIFF 2024 episode on the film.

Want to discover and watch more under-the-radar films with my expert guidance and a community of movie lovers?

Join the waitlist for Reel Ruminators: A Movie-of-the-Month Discussion Club so you'll be the first to know when doors open for November: http://seventh-row.com/reelruminators. Coming soon: Indigenous Noirvember.

Stay updated on Seventh Row

Follow Seventh Row on Twitter and Instagram. Read our articles at seventh-row.com.

Follow Alex Heeney on Twitter and Instagram.