These days, it’s rare to find a good comedy at the multiplex and many have blamed recent cultural sensibilities, where anyone can be offended, as the reason for the absence of big screen laughs.

Buzz on the sequel has been through the roof, at least ever since its trailer debut at CinemaCom, then, the icing on the cake, it test-screened last week to exuberant reactions in Vegas.

This weekend’s big movie is Luca Guadagnino’s “Challengers”. This is a thread where readers can chime in with their own thoughts on this highly stylized and entertaining film.

‘Kraven’ cost $130 million to produce — higher than Sony’s other comic book movies. The trailer has also been largely mocked online. Suffice to say, things have been looking rather dire for this one.

“Zoolander 2” was met with atrocious reviews and bombed hard at the box-office — only racking up $28 million domestically. It’s been nearly forgotten, and Stiller would like it to remain that way.

The iconic actress, who just turned 75, is calling out modern Hollywood films for not valuing the “creative process.” She goes on to say that nowadays there is more artistic daring in international cinema.

Paramount’s “Apartment 7A,” a “Rosemary’s Baby” prequel about the woman who died outside the apartment when Rosemary moved in, is going straight to Paramount+ on Halloween.

“Challengers” grossed $1.9 million on Thursday. It’s eyeing a $12-15 million weekend (via Variety). The budget for the film is said to be around $55 million

Puck’s Matthew Belloni is reporting that Aaron Sorkin is writing a movie about the capitol protests of January 6, 2021 in Washington DC.

In case you’re unfamiliar with Darabont, he’s only directed four films in his career, including “The Shawshank Redemption,” “The Green Mile,” and “The Mist.” He hasn’t helmed a feature since 2007.

THR caught me off guard with this projection. They’re saying David Leitch’s “The Fall Guy,” being released 8 days from now, is currently tracking for a $35 million opening.

Director Christopher McQuarrie has mentioned, a few times, that he and Tom Cruise were going to team-up in the near future for a “gnarly” R-rated movie.

This afternoon, Cannes confirmed the presence of Jean-Luc Godard’s “Scénarios” in its 2024 lineup, but I had absolutely no idea that the film was shot the day before his assisted-suicide death in Switzerland.

Paramount+/Showtime’s wildly audacious “The Curse” had to be seen to be believed. It was no doubt an uncomfortable watch, but also one of the most daringly bold, absurdist and rule breaking shows.

A rep, who spoke to THR under anonymity, added that RT scores of a director’s past movies are the first and primary thing producers look at when directors are pitched to them.

Back February 2020, right before theaters were shut down due to COVID, Leigh Whannell’s “The Invisible Man,” starring Elisabeth Moss, was released in theaters to much acclaim and commercial success.

In what can only be described as a stunning reversal of events, Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction, a major turning point in the #MeToo era, has been overturned by New York’s highest court.