The Big Picture

We’re So Back for Good: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Mania and 10 Movies We Missed!

June 2, 2026·1h 58m·6-min readconversationalentertainment
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The Big Picture returns with a deep dive into the unexpected box office triumphs of Backrooms and Obsession, celebrating a cultural resurgence in theatrical moviegoing, while also reviewing a slate of overlooked May releases and reflecting on the state of cinema.


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Sean FennesseyAmanda DobbinsLucas CavanaghSarah ReddyKane ParsonsGriffin NewmanMorgan Neville

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A24

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Film CriticismMoviesPop CultureStreaming

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