Anne-shallah Hathaway.
I fear I'm going to put that on a T-Shirt in the OBSCURAE store for the next drop, actually. Stay tuned.
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OBSCURAE's Cannes 2026 Cheat Sheet
Though we won’t be on the Croisette this year, here are the films we’re hoping to find on our doorstep soon…
Wild Foxes (Review)
A boxing coming-of-age film that sees a French teenager question the brutality of his trade.
Rebuilding (Review)
Josh O'Connor's gentle and contemplative performance as a rancher without a ranch speaks to loss, connection and resilience.
OK, I hate to say it - this episode did kind of eat | I'm watching Euphoria, so you don't have to. (Episode 2 Review)
After three seasons, Sam Levinson finally seems to be honing in on a point. Which is, basically, sex work because California is evil, or something.
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An anti-scroll collection of newsworthy things we watched & read this week.
The pop girls are just as starstruck as you.
With the release of Olivia Rodrigo's single, and knowing what I know of Gracie Abrams -- I'm starting to sense a pattern.
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦Box Office Cheat Sheet (17th April 2026)
Our sources for Box Office releases are Google Searches, usually based on one "Chain" cinema and one "Arthouse" cinema, based in a major city of the country we're previewing. If you have any ways we can improve this series, email team@obscurae.co.uk.
UMNIA's watching Euphoria so you don't have to (Episode 1 Review)
A show I hated on it's debut, and started to warm up to in Season 2, is starting to crack at the seams -- and it's "creator"'s desperation is clear.
I've had AI-nough.
I was made aware of a particularly pernicious feature roll-out on TikTok last night, and once again, I'm reconsidering my entire... life.
Chappell Roan and the no-good, very bad algorithm.
Though we all have curated algorithms, does this mean that everything truly has to be "For You"?
The Social Implications of Coachella, and the end of FOMO Marketing
As Weekend One winds down, something has become apparent -- you're not allowed to make people feel left out anymore. (Hear Hear!)
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An anti-scroll collection of newsworthy things we watched & read this week.
Box Office Cheat Sheet
🇬🇧🇺🇸🇨🇦Box Office Cheat Sheet (10th April 2026)
Our sources for Box Office releases are Google Searches, usually based on one "Chain" cinema and one "Arthouse" cinema, based in a major city of the country we're previewing. If you have any ways we can improve this series, email team@obscurae.co.uk.
Deep Dive
The Hasan Piker Event Horizon
A raucous Twitch streamer has become the center of American left-wing politics, to the point of overshadowing a potential World War. Why are the Media class so scared of him?
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California Schemin': Lying, scamming, and assorted trickery of the self.
James McAvoy's Directorial debut doesn't bother being self-serious -- it's too busy being honest about deceit.
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BFI Flare 2026 | Best of Fest
Our amazing Flare Editorial Team gives you the scoop on the next 12 months of indie cinema you should keep an eye on
Deep Dive
Did the world end last night?
As we watch a manned mission slingshot around the moon, and after Donald Trump's announcement, which spurred fears of nuclear apocalypse, I finally, lucidly saw the impact Film and media have had on our modern world.
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🇬🇧🇪🇸Sub vs Dub: Film, Language & Accessibility (EN & ES)
There is something inherently ableist about claiming that everyone should always watch media in its original language with subtitles.
Deep Dive
Will Zendaya survive this summer?
With five major projects set for release, I fear we have a storm brewing.
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Departures (Review): Raucous Grief and the queer urge to ignore Red Flags
A raucous self-aware romp through the tragedy of toxic situationships with bisexual Mancunians.
Deep Dive
Is there any such thing as Apolitical Science Fiction?
In an era of perceived waning Media Literacy and an increase in analysis fatigue, are we allowed to opt out of politics in favour of Pew-Pews?
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An anti-scroll collection of newsworthy things we watched & read this week.
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The Drama: Charlie and Emma and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad, No Good Week (Light Spoilers)
How well do you really know the ones you love? The Drama takes us on a dark and twisted comedic ride, putting the wedding vows "for better or for worse" to the ultimate test.