Film Screening: Obsession (2026)

A free screening of *Obsession* (2026), a Focus Features thriller in which a hopeless romantic who breaks a mysterious “One Wish Willow” to win his crush’s heart gets exactly what he asked for — and discovers some desires carry a dark price. The 108-minute film, rated R, screens Wednesday afternoon, October 21, from 1:00 to 3:30 PM at the Austin branch. English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing will be available. Part of the Community Cinema series, which brings hundreds of screenings to libraries across Chicago.