Larraín makes a half-hearted attempt to recast Callas as a feminist martyr, alleging, as obliquely as possible, that she was once forced to trade her body to soldiers for cash and food.

But think about the other thing that was stated bluntly and obliquely.

A few obliquely say that they contain a “proprietary mushroom blend” or that they are “infused with magic.”

Almost from the beginning, Putin signaled, if obliquely, that he wanted Krasikov back.

And “Cecilia” obliquely questions consent by juxtaposing predators and prey and considering the individuation of memory.