comedy reviews

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...

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...

A Solid 'SNL' Overcame So-So Showings by Shane Gillis and 21 Savage

February 24, 2024

PUBLISHED Feb 25, 2024

Despite the uproar over 'Saturday Night Live' booking Shane Gillis to host this episode after they infamously hired and then days later...

Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'

February 3, 2024

PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024

It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...

Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake Were 50 Shades of Unfunny on 'SNL'

January 27, 2024

PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2024

Dakota Johnson's halting cadence created comedic tension in a slew of sketches that didn’t land so well (though most of the remotes...