TMDb/The Basic Movie Celebrity A hilarious comedy about online obsession. When Gloria spirals down an Instagram rabbit hole, she confronts jealousy & modern dating in the digital age. April 9, 2026 AceShowbiz - Basic is a sharp and hilarious film that captures the quirks of modern social media culture and relationship dynamics. Written and directed by Chelsea Devantez, the movie expands on her 2020 SXSW short film, delivering a fresh and relatable comedy about online obsession and romantic insecurity.