In a world where Hollywood is always on the brink of a tearjerker revival, the news of screenwriting legend Robert Benton’s passing has sent shockwaves through Tinseltown. Benton, best known for his work on classics like “Bonnie and Clyde” and “Kramer vs. Kramer,” departed from this mortal coil last Sunday, presumably after receiving one too many unsolicited pitches for a reboot. Sources close to the filmmaker reveal that Benton’s last moments were spent passionately debating whether "Kramer vs. Kramer vs. The Last Jedi" could finally capture the essence of the modern family dynamic, a topic that, as everyone knows, is essential viewing for audiences craving both tragedy and a resolved arc in less than two hours. In a brilliant plot twist, he even drafted an outline for a “Kramer” sequel that would feature the characters navigating the new world of online dating—complete with texting mishaps and catfishing drama. When Benton passed, it is said that the streets of Hollywood overflowed with tears, but not just from legitimately mourning fans. Agents and producers, alerted to the occasion, were spotted furiously typing away on their smartphones, brainstorming ways to monetize Benton’s legacy. One executive was overheard suggesting a reality TV series called “Kramer vs. Kramer: Family Feud Edition,” which would pit generations against each other in a battle for the ultimate inheritance. Benton's films are a masterclass in weaving emotion with keen social commentary, a skill noted to have dwindled in recent filmic offerings, as reported by critics reading their scripts on Netflix while sipping artisanal lattes. Film studies students across the nation have already been warned: "No, you cannot replace Robert Benton. Rebooting his work is not a valid thesis!" Meanwhile, Benton’s assistant revealed that his home office was filled with unproduced scripts, including “Bonnie and Clyde II: This Time It's Personal,” and “Kramer vs. Kramer vs. Crypto,” which had promise but never got past the draft stage, as he struggled to finalize an ending that didn't involve existential angst. The outpouring of grief and nostalgia extended to social media, where hashtags like #BentonIsBetter and #TearJerkers4Life began trending within hours of his passing. Influencers were immediately mobilized to create tribute videos, accompanied by acoustic covers of songs that they claimed Benton would have been passionate about, only to quickly disclose in their posts that they were actually humming a tune from a popular mangled Disney soundtrack. As Hollywood reels from the loss, it seems that Robert Benton will not only be remembered for his cinematic contributions but also for leaving a lengthy to-do list—one that continues to baffle a generation of screenwriters who realize that true legacy can’t be condensed into a three-act structure.