Trending 31st July 2026 by Jade Hayden

The Skim: Is The Blockbuster… Back?

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On the week’s episode of The Skim, we’re talking the return of the major cinema event.

The Pictures are back, baby. You heard it here first!

Bronwyn is discussing her grá for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, while Jade recounts two of the summer’s biggest surprise hits – Backrooms and Obsession. 

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They also chat the importance of original ideas, and the ever waning success of Marvel.

After all, when’s the last time you were excited for a Marvel movie? Really?

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Brought to you by Hayu | Cinema is back… maybe? This week on The Skim, Jade and Bronwyn are diving into the state of the big screen, from Christopher Nolan’s epic take on The Odyssey to the rise of original, low-budget films making a major impact.

They’re discussing whether Hollywood’s obsession with sequels and superheroes has run its course, why practical effects are having a comeback, and how horror continues to push the boundaries of storytelling. Plus, a shocking revelation: are the Minions… cool again?!