Wolfs review – forgettable Clooney-Pitt vehicle soon runs out of gas
Even the combined charm of its two leads cannot elevate this one-joke comedy-thriller about two underworld fixers double-booked on a job
Maggie Smith was the grandest of grandes dames – and a true cinematic superstar
Before she reached a new level of TV celebrity in the 21st century, Smith had a remarkable big-screen career, channelling her stage presence into the camera whether as Jean Brodie or her tragic, absurd ‘aunt’ persona
My Old Ass review – Aubrey Plaza adds texture to comedy of teen meeting future self
After a promising opening, this coming-of-age romance from director Megan Park fails to deliver the big finish
Chris Nguyen: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The comedian provides a crash course in standup history – including Norm Macdonald, Maria Bamford and Adam Sandler
‘Can AI sit there in a fleece vest?’: John Mulaney’s Salesforce roast was a masterclass in corporate comedy
The standup comedian ripped into the AI cloud-based company’s employees – and got praised for it online
Too many ‘candid’ social media videos are obviously, agonisingly fake. So why are viewers laughing?
Yes, I’m talking about silly clips – but if people think entirely staged pranks are real then I fear for us all
Lucy Blakiston: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
The Shit You Should Care About founder shares what made her obsessed with the internet. A lot of it is very stupid
Clawfoot review – Hollywood nepo babies do fine in horror-comedy bathed in gore
The unexpected arrival of an inept tradesman kicks off this suspenseful and witty thriller, with Francesca Eastwood proving the film’s secret weapon
200% Wolf review – moon spirit baby turns kiddie werewolf sequel into frenetic howler
Where 100% Wolf was giddy fun, the chaos of its sequel is in a rush to get to nowhere very interesting or charming
What’s so funny about getting an AI app to give you a roasting?
Roasting can be really brutal, but at least if we inflict it on ourselves, we can get ahead of the joke
On my radar: Mo Gilligan’s cultural highlights
The award-winning standup on Peckham superheroes, black boy joy and his favourite trainers
Saturday Night review – tedious SNL origins tale is an unfunny misfire
Toronto film festival: Jason Reitman’s 70s-set comedy detailing the first-ever episode of Saturday Night Live is a dull and self-indulgent mess
The 4:30 Movie review – Kevin Smith cues up a hot date with crush for his teen avatar
The Clerks director continues his nostalgic mood in endearing study of a geeky adolescent with high romantic ambitions
Nightbitch review – Amy Adams turns into a dog in rough dark comedy
The multiple Oscar nominee has some fun as a mother at the end of her tether but this unsubtle mix of comedy and horror doesn’t go far enough
Bec Charlwood: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
This comedian pays homage to peak internet (circa 2000-2014), with classics including Cole Hersch, Charlie the Unicorn and a parody song about incels