006 - OFFLINE ALGORITHM

An anti-scroll collection of newsworthy things we watched & read this week.

006 - OFFLINE ALGORITHM

Editor's Note: This is our weekly roundup of interesting things from across the internet, collated in an anti-doomscroll formation. We'll cover everything from cultural phenomenon to niche articles from across the web, and throw in a few pieces from OBSCURAE for good measure, in case you missed them. This is a new series for us, so if you have any thoughts or notes, send us an email – team@obscurae.co.uk.

THIS WEEKEND: Your Monster Watch Party with @moviegoodormoviebad!
Want to Boycott Scream 7, watch an amazing Melissa Barrera film from the comfort of your home, get 6 months of paid OBSCURAE content on us, and raise funds for Palestinians? Boy, do I have some good news for you!

We're celebrating here in the UK this weekend!

I saw this film again and it actually got better: ‘The Testament of Ann Lee’ | BFI London Film Festival 2025
“This is a story about how pacifism is political. How gender, race, religion are all precursors for violence, and how the denial of that violence is a radical act. However, the story opens up further, like a deep network of roots underground, the more you observe.”

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