Reviews - OBSCURAE (Page 3)

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Another Man | BFI Flare 2026

Another Man is a millennial coming-of-age reminiscent of Joachim Trier’s The Worst Person in the World, with similarly nuanced relationships and sympathetic performances from our leads.

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Cherri: Depths of Despair | BFI Flare 2026

It challenges an idealistic view of the world, attempting to bring light to darker routines and inescapable self-loathing. It is emotionally bold, using as little dialogue as possible, forcing an audience to sit with the silence, perhaps trying to reflect what Cherri feels on a daily basis.

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Washed Up | BFI Flare 2026

A charming story of love and identity, full of heart, humour...and seals

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Madfabulous | BFI Flare 2026

Pomp and pageantry abound in a historical comedy-drama about a flamboyant aristocrat's odd reign over Anglesey.

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I Am Going To Miss You | BFI Flare 2026

A fun but otherwise conventional movie that does one huge thing that changes everything.

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Big Girls Don't Cry | BFI Flare 2026

Big Girls Don't Cry captures the darkest parts of adolescence the burgeoning sexuality, the loss of your self identity and longing for acceptance

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SOPHISTICULTURE

The Hijra & Trans Dignity in the Short Doc, 'Body of Our Own' (+Transcript) | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026

Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers, and can be found on all major Podcast platforms.

Two people in a dimly lit room: a young man in a pink cowboy hat and rose-embroidered western shirt, and a red-haired woman in pink holding a metal briefcase.

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Lunar Sway | BFI Flare 2026

Nick Butler’s coming-of-age story, Lunar Sway, is an exceptionally wacky watch.

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They Will Kill You (Review): "No one is gonna cage us ever again."

Filled with slow-mo scenes that wouldn't feel out of place in an action film and gore that feels both comedic and disgusting at the same time, 'They Will Kill You' is a fun addition to the horror-comedy genre.

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Out Laws: How Colonialism Exported "Buggery" Laws | BFI Flare 2026

Though we may all now know that colonialism is the source of Homophobia in the "developing" world, this documentary goes the extra mile to explain exactly when, and what mechanisms were and are used -- and how people are dismantling them.

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Mysterious Skin | BFI Flare 2026

Mysterious Skin remains essential viewing, important in its uniquely forthright exploration of the impacts of abuse.

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Bearcave | BFI Flare 2026

What if a cave told you to kiss your best friend? What if you were Greek and gay and pregnant?