comedy reviews
Scarlett Johansson and Bad Bunny Had Horny Highs and Half-Baked Lows on Uneven 'SNL' Finale
May 17, 2025
PUBLISHED May 18, 2025
The Season 50 finale featured a reliable host in Scarlett Johansson and musical guest in Bad Bunny, but despite being a funny episode, a few...
Walton Goggins Stuck to His Seedy Strengths — and Danced with His Mom — on 'SNL'
May 10, 2025
PUBLISHED May 11, 2025
Walton Goggins danced with his mama and played a series of unsavoury characters on the spirited penultimate episode of Season 50. Here's...
Quinta Brunson Stood Tall on 'SNL,' While Benson Boone Backflipped into Cringe
May 3, 2025
PUBLISHED May 4, 2025
Quinta Brunson played it cool despite internally nerding out about being back on Saturday Night Live, an assignment she clearly cherishes,...
Jon Hamm Was in His Happy Place on 'SNL,' While Lizzo Performed Successful Image Rehab
April 12, 2025
PUBLISHED Apr 13, 2025
Another consecutively great showing by the cast, writers and crew on 'Saturday Night Live,' where Jon Hamm — whose serious acting pursuits...
Jack Black Was Born to Host 'Saturday Night Live'
April 5, 2025
PUBLISHED Apr 6, 2025
What can you say? With his commitment to a bit and hyperactive comedic presence, Jack Black was born to host Saturday Night Live, and Elton...
Mikey Madison Wasn't Quite the Lucky Lady on an Awkward, Middling 'Saturday Night Live'
March 29, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 30, 2025
Though on a victory lap after receiving acting awards and accolades for her performance in 'Anora,' Mikey Madison proved herself to possess...
Lady Gaga Brought Peerless, Show-Stopping Spectacle to 'Saturday Night Live'
March 8, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 9, 2025
Lady Gaga was a dynamic, engaged host in the well-written sketches prepared for her, and her musical performances raised the bar high in...
Even Mike Myers Couldn't Save 'SNL' from Shane Gillis's Disastrous Monologue
March 1, 2025
PUBLISHED Mar 2, 2025
On by far the weakest 'Saturday Night Live' episode of season 50 (and after more than a month off, so they could prepare for the 50th...
