comedy reviews

Coldplay Were Too Corny for 'SNL,' but Nate Bargatze and the Lonely Island Picked Up the Slack

October 5, 2024

PUBLISHED Oct 6, 2024

Comedian Nate Bargatze returned and again proved himself to be a great host, while Coldplay again demonstrated why they're a tad too corny...

The 50th Season Premiere of 'SNL' Brought Out the Stars but Not the Laughs

September 28, 2024

PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2024

An ailing Jean Smart suppressed her coughs but not the questionable quality of the material, and Jelly Roll was a mesmerizing and impassion...

'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...

John Mulaney's 'Everybody's in L.A.' Is as Chaotic and Confusing as the City Itself

Hosted by John Mulaney

PUBLISHED May 16, 2024

Hosting a talk show famously takes a little while to get right. Comedians like Seth Meyers and Conan O'Brien took months or even years to...

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...