This week on And the Runner-Up Is, Kevin welcomes writer/editor Daniel Montgomery to talk about Edward Berger's "Conclave," the presumed runner-up in the 2024 Best Picture race that lost to "Anora." We also discuss all other Best Picture nominees and which film we think deserved to win the Oscar.

0:00 - 5:51 - Introduction

5:51 - 41:45 - "Conclave" review

41:46 - 1:06:52 - Why "Conclave" lost Best Picture / Why "Anora" won

1:06:53 - 2:31:23 - Assessing the other eight Best Picture nominees

2:31:24 - 2:36:31 - Shoulda been a contender

2:36:32 - 2:41:10 - Did "Conclave" deserve to win?

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Theme/End Music is "The Virtue" by Jonathan Adamich

Artwork: Brian O'Meara