Are Comedies A Cinematic Joke Now?

Bahir Yeusuff, co-host of Skip Intro on BFM

07-Aug-19 12:00

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With cinemas being dominated by giant blockbuster films on an almost-monthly basis, other genres are struggling with a result. Comedy, specifically, has taken a backseat. The genre is making less money than ever before, with a dwindling number of people caring to go out and laugh in a communal setting. What does this mean for movies moving forward?

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