comedy reviews

Chris Rock Relived the Good Old Days on 'SNL' with Help from Adam Sandler
December 14, 2024
PUBLISHED Dec 15, 2024
Chris Rock returned for a strong episode of Saturday Night Live, joined at one point by his 'SNL' castmate Adam Sandler, and Gracie Abrams...
Paul Mescal Showed His Comedic Chops on 'SNL' — Isn't That Special?
December 7, 2024
PUBLISHED Dec 8, 2024
Back from a few weeks off, Saturday Night Live' continued its strong season of writing, though some of the sketches prepared for Paul Mescal...
Gleeful Chaos Fuelled the Kids in the Hall's 40th Reunion in Toronto
The Rivoli, November 26
PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2024
The Rivoli has hosted many now-famous artists in its 40-plus years in business, yet none are as closely associated with the Toronto venue a...
Charli XCX Was So Julia and the Lonely Island Were Brat on 'SNL'
November 16, 2024
PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2024
Pulling double duty, beloved pop superstar Charli XCX was a great host and fine musical guest on a well-written and cameo-rich...
Bill Burr and Mk.gee Divided Viewers on 'Saturday Night Live'
November 9, 2024
PUBLISHED Nov 10, 2024
The morning after, Bill Burr and Mk.gee earned divided reactions to their performances on 'Saturday Night Live,' but the new head writers...
Chappell Roan Was Multifaceted and John Mulaney Kept His Streak Going on a Triumphant 'SNL'
November 2, 2024
PUBLISHED Nov 3, 2024
John Mulaney returned to his old workplace and had an excellent sixth hosting turn, including a Mulaney Musical with Pete Davidson, while...
Billie Eilish Soared and Michael Keaton Was the Ghost with the Most on a Pretty Solid 'SNL'
October 19, 2024
PUBLISHED Oct 20, 2024
Michael Keaton did a fine job hosting, Billie Eilish gave us someone to look up to, and Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Dana Carvey, and Andy...
Ariana Grande Absolutely Sang as 'Saturday Night Live' Host
October 12, 2024
PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024
With a second solid writing and performance week in a row, 'Saturday Night Live' was very entertaining, with a dynamic hosting turn by...