SXSW: Paul Feig's sequel takes the formula of lies, deception, murder, and incest that fans came to expect, and threw mafia feuds into the mix for good measure. Two movies in, and nobody can accuse the “Simple Favor” franchise of not knowing what it wants to be.

Although it marks director Paul Feig's first sequel, 'Another Simple Favor' is anything but another simple attempt at cashing in on existing IP.

It's like "Knives Out" crossed with a cartoon gloss on "White Lotus." But unlike the first film, this bad-moms noir both diverts and drags on.

The first reactions to Another Simple Favor have arrived following its premiere at 2025’s South by Southwest. Friday evening’s screening was notably Lively’s first film premiere since her ongoing and well-publicized legal battle with her It Ends with Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni,

Paul Feig returns to SXSW for the third time Friday night. Following his previous premieres of "Bridesmaids" and "Spy” at the festival, the director will open this year's SXSW at the Paramount Theater in Austin with "Another Simple Favor,