‘Conclave’s’ Peter Straughan Wins The Oscar For Adapted Screenplay
In an award season full of surprises, one consistent result for Focus Features has been the performance of Peter Straughan in the Adapted Screenplay category. On Sunday night, the British screenwriter and playwright continued that streak, winning the Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Conclave.” It is his first win on his second nomination. READ MORE: For his contemporary “Conclave,” Edward Berger embraces the discourse [Interview] Straughan earned his first Academy Award nomination in the same category for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” in 2012. Continue reading ‘Conclave’s’ Peter Straughan Wins The Oscar For Adapted Screenplay at The Playlist.



In an award season full of surprises, one consistent result for Focus Features has been the performance of Peter Straughan in the Adapted Screenplay category. On Sunday night, the British screenwriter and playwright continued that streak, winning the Adapted Screenplay Oscar for “Conclave.” It is his first win on his second nomination.
READ MORE: For his contemporary “Conclave,” Edward Berger embraces the discourse [Interview]
Straughan earned his first Academy Award nomination in the same category for “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” in 2012.
Continue reading ‘Conclave’s’ Peter Straughan Wins The Oscar For Adapted Screenplay at The Playlist.