comedy reviews

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  Molly Shannon's Return to 'SNL' Hampered by Bad Writing and the Jonas Brothers' Half-Complete Songs

  April 6, 2023

  PUBLISHED Apr 9, 2023

  Though Molly Shannon's return was sentimental, the feeling was not enough to hold up a particularly weak episode of Saturday Night Live, wh...

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  Mae Martin Calls Out Discriminatory Comedians by Name on Empathetic, Insightful 'SAP'

  Directed by Abbi Jacobson

  PUBLISHED Apr 4, 2023

  With a bright mix of pointed commentary, surprising candour and charming self-effacement, Mae Martin brings a Vancouver audience to its fee...

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  Michael Che Gloriously Pranks Colin Jost on April Fool's 'SNL' Episode with Quinta Brunson

  April 1, 2023

  PUBLISHED Apr 2, 2023

  Quinta Brunson was an astounding and dedicated host and Lil Yachty brought us to the dark side of the moon on a rather stellar April Fool's...

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  'SNL' Scored a Comedic Touchdown Thanks to Travis Kelce

  March 4, 2023

  PUBLISHED Mar 5, 2023

  NFL star Travis Kelce was as enthused as any host could possibly be, with some acting chops to boot, and country pop singer Kelsea Ballerin...

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  Jack White's Electrifying 'SNL' Performance Couldn't Quite Save an Off-Kilter Episode

  February 25, 2023

  PUBLISHED Feb 26, 2023

  Utilizing very few members of its sizeable cast this week, Saturday Night Live welcomed both Woody Harrelson and Jack White to its Five-Tim...

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  Even Coldplay Couldn't Spoil an Excellent 'SNL' Episode with Pedro Pascal

  February 4, 2023

  PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2023

  Pedro Pascal was a terrific host and the writing staff and cast did everything they could to help him shine, while Coldplay's painful posit...

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  Michael B. Jordan Brought 'SNL' to Life While Lil Baby Put It to Sleep

  January 28, 2023

  PUBLISHED Jan 29, 2023

  Michael B. Jordan was certainly a charismatic and affable host who'd clearly bonded with frequent scene partner, Heidi Gardner, while Lil B...

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  Aubrey Plaza Showed Her Range on Star-Studded 'SNL' Featuring Amy Poehler, Tony Hawk and More

  January 21, 2023

  PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2023

  Aubrey Plaza was a terrific, funny and fully engaged host, busting out a dynamic array of theatrical skills, while Sam Smith's two performa...