comedy reviews
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...
'SNL' Was Fetch Thanks to Jacob Elordi and Three Regina Georges
January 20, 2024
PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024
Actor Jacob Elordi dutifully and affably accepted his role as hunk-y guest host, while Reneé Rapp pulled out all the stops for visually ...