Samantha Bergeson

1 day ago | indiewire.com | Samantha Bergeson

Paul Reubens became an icon thanks to his comedic character Pee-wee Herman, but who really was the man behind the cringe comedy laughs? Two-part documentary “Pee-wee as Himself” dives into Reubens’ legacy and controversial celebrity status, with auteurs such as Tim Burton, Judd Apatow, and Benny and Josh Safdie immortalizing both Pee-wee and Reubens himself. Directed by Matt Wolf, the documentary premiered at Sundance.

1 day ago | indiewire.com | Samantha Bergeson

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1 day ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Samantha Bergeson

We’re not blowing smoke: Two movies about the Catholic Church have had surging viewership online following the death of Pope Francis April 21 due to complications from a stroke. The very premise of “Conclave” is now happening once more for the Church. After Francis’s death, the selection process for the next pope is about to begin; the pontiff nominations were fictionalized in Edward Berger’s Oscar-nominated 2024 film starring Ralph Fiennes and Stanley Tucci.

1 day ago | yahoo.com | Samantha Bergeson

Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key TakeawaysWe’re not blowing smoke: Two movies about the Catholic Church have had surging viewership online following the death of Pope Francis April 21 due to complications from a stroke. The very premise of “Conclave” is now happening once more for the Church.

1 day ago | flipboard.com | Samantha Bergeson

NowRome CNN — A cardinal convicted of financial crimes by the Vatican is claiming he can take part in the forthcoming conclave despite being listed as a “non-elector.” Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu, once one of the most powerful figures in the Vatican, was ordered by Pope Francis in 2020 to resign the …