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'The Garfield Movie' Is as Mundane as Mondays

Directed by Mark Dindal

PUBLISHED May 23, 2024

Garfield is an uncomplicated character. He likes what he likes (lasagna, sarcasm, his teddy bear Pookie, and, begrudgingly, Jon and Odie),...

'Saturday Night Live' Ended Season 49 Energetically, Despite Sabrina Carpenter's Decaf Performance

May 18, 2024

PUBLISHED May 19, 2024

A strong and memorable Saturday Night Live season ended with a funny and solid finale. Jake Gyllenhaal was a dedicated and great host, whil...

Maya Rudolph and Vampire Weekend Had Rip-Roaring Fun on Strangely Scatological 'SNL'

May 11, 2024

PUBLISHED May 12, 2024

Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph returned to have some rip-roaring fun (there were a number of jokes about farting and pants pooping),...

Dua Lipa's Enthusiasm and Jerry Seinfeld's Cameo Couldn't Redeem a Nonsensical 'SNL'

PUBLISHED May 5, 2024

Despite Dua Lipa's effervescence and enthusiasm, 'Saturday Night Live' had a schedule of sketches that were particularly surreal and random...

Kristen Wiig Returned to 'SNL' with New Tricks and Famous Cameos

April 6, 2024

PUBLISHED Apr 7, 2024

In what seemed to be a conscious move, former (and HOF) 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Kristen Wiig didn't revisit any of her beloved...

Ramy Youssef Charmed 'Saturday Night Live,' While Travis Scott Barely Showed Up

March 30, 2024

PUBLISHED Mar 31, 2024

Ramy Youssef was a wonderful and funny host, and, between his Auto-Tuned voice and darkly lit stage, Travis Scott was hiding in plain sight...

Josh Brolin and Ariana Grande Hit a High Note on 'SNL'

March 9, 2024

PUBLISHED Mar 10, 2024

In his third outing, Josh Brolin was an affable and excellent guest host, going clothing-optional for the sake of comedy. Ariana Grande was...

Sydney Sweeney and Kacey Musgraves Enlivened Tired Jokes on 'SNL'

March 2, 2024

PUBLISHED Mar 3, 2024

Sydney Sweeney was an effervescent host navigating few sketch ideas that really popped, and Kasey Musgraves returned to...