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EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 30 MIN

"Obsession" & "Backrooms" Reviews; Cannes Winners & Their Oscar Chances

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Anne and Ryan return from Cannes to check in on two horror flicks making waves at the box office, the record breaking "Obsession" from Focus and the A24's new "Backrooms," and discuss why these films are engaging audiences. Then they take a last look at Cannes, reflecting on the prize winners and predicting their awards chances this fall. Read more about "Obsession"'s box office dominance: https://www.indiewire.com/news/box-office/obsession-box-office-weekend-two-sound-of-freedom-1235196444/ Read our interview with the young director of "Backrooms": https://www.indiewire.com/features/interviews/kane-parsons-backrooms-interview-1235196224/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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