Sophisticulture

OBSCURAE

A podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers. obscurae.co.uk https://www.tiktok.com/@obscurae

  1. 6D AGO ·  BONUS

    Sophia Yau-Weeks on Isolation, the connectivity of all things, and "Misty Mountain"

    "Misty Mountain" is out now on Bandcamp and all major streaming platforms. Umnia sits down with friend and Oakland, CA-based songwriter Sophia Yau-Weeks to discuss her intricate, patient and unabashedly vulnerable debut album, Misty Mountain. Discussing themes of grief, resilience, connection, her COVID Conscious approach to her artistry, and how she shows up and brings her personal values to her work. Find Sophia; Website | Substack | Instagram | Bandcamp | YouTube | Spotify | Tidal | Apple Music

    30 min

  2. APR 25 ·  BONUS

    How Akinola Davies Jr. Built "My Father's Shadow" (ft. Sope Dirisu & Wale Davies)

    OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Join us for a special throwback to the 2025 BFI LFF Red Carpet, where we talked with BAFTA winner Akinola Davies Jr. to discuss the DNA of his acclaimed work, My Father’s Shadow. Featuring insights from Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Wale Davies, and twin stars Godwin Chiemerie Egbo and Chibuike Marvellous Egbo.Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.

    12 min

  3. APR 4 ·  BONUS

    Logan Rozos & Lexie Bean discuss 'What Will I Become' | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026

    CW, TW for the film: Reference to Suicide, scenes of domestic violence or abuse, scenes of transphobic attitudes and language. Want more deep dives? Read Lucie’s full review on obscurae.co.uk and sign up for our newsletter to get the best film coverage delivered to your inbox! Lucie Neale speaks to filmmakers Logan Rozos and Lexie Bean about their Berlinale and Flare Selected feature on the TransMasculine+ community, "What Will I Become", discussing the journey of creating a documentary that captures the essence of trans youth, community, and resilience. The conversation highlights creative decisions, the power of art in affirming identities, and reflections on time, grief, and hope in trans lives.

    38 min

  4. MAR 28 ·  BONUS

    The Hijra & Trans Tradition in the Short Doc, 'Body of Our Own' | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026

    OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Holly Perring speaks to filmmakers Rahemur Rahman and Lily Vetch about their short documentary, Body of Our Own, as it screens at Flare. From Holly's review of the film, "[It] follows three Hijra transgender women, Momo, Neshi, and Jannat, who each live unique lives yet are bound by their resilience and sense of self. It is shot intimately, allowing the three women to take the lead in discussing everyday lives, deepest aspirations, and everything in between."Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.

    23 min

  5. MAR 25 ·  BONUS

    Louise Weard talks DIY Cinema, Castration Movie Chapter iii, and how it all comes together | BONUS

    OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.

    41 min

  6. MAR 24 ·  BONUS

    BONUS: Hunky Jesus Red Carpet interviews, feat. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence | Sophisticulture at BFI Flare 2026

    OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.

    13 min

  7. MAR 21

    No More Awards, Thank God, Happy Eid (ft. Farah Sadek) | Sophisticulture

    OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at ⁠⁠obscurae.co.uk⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !Sophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro2:28 Oscars Recap47:48 Now We're just Yapping52.39 Rec of the Week

    59 min

  8. MAR 20

    Marty Supreme Symposium (ft. @amaris_simone20 ) | Sophisticulture

    ​Amaris joins us to discuss the pitfalls and intricacies of the most unintentionally cavalier (and metaphorical) film of the season, Marty Supreme.Join us for our Academy Awards Watch Party this Sunday, 15th March, starting 10pm GMT! https://youtube.com/live/hfNwrM466dg?feature=shareSophisticulture is a podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers.OBSCURAE is supported by our viewers, listeners and readers. Subscribe for free at http://obscurae.co.uk/⁠⁠. You can also ⁠⁠find us on TikTok⁠ @obscurae !

    1h 33m
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A podcast for people who care a lot about stories and storytellers. obscurae.co.uk https://www.tiktok.com/@obscurae

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