This week on Lowkey Cinephile, we’re talking about The Iron Claw — aka the movie where Zac Efron got jacked and then absolutely shattered my heart. I break down why this film hit me so hard, from the raw performances to the quiet, crushing grief that lingers in every scene. It’s not just about wrestling — it’s about brothers, expectations, and the emotional weight of being the strong one. Also in this episode: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is happening, Keanu Reeves is playing a chaotic angel, Netflix is teasing the next Knives Out, and we finally have our new Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Let’s get into it.

I found The Nice Guys by accident at 2AM in 2021… and it instantly became one of my all-time favorite movies.
Ryan Gosling’s comedic genius, Russell Crowe’s perfect foil energy, the mystery, the 70s vibes — it’s everything.
Let’s talk about the buddy-cop chaos we should have gotten a sequel for.

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In this episode of Lowkey Cinephile, I talk about Conclave — the beautifully tense political thriller that feels like a whodunnit… but instead of “who killed the pope,” it’s “who’s about to become the next one.”

It’s sharp, quiet, stunning to look at — and somehow still got snubbed for Best Cinematography (yes, I’m mad).

I dive into the power games, the silence, the tension, and the one scene that made me gasp. Plus: movie news you didn’t know you needed — from 10 Things I Hate About You sequels to Cannes chaos to MoviePass turning into fantasy football for film nerds.

Also… the new pope may or may not have watched this movie. And that’s all I’ll say.

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Lowkey? Maybe. Cinephile? Always.