comedy reviews

Keke Palmer Brought Her Best to 'SNL,' Although SZA Didn't

December 3, 2022

PUBLISHED Dec 4, 2022

Keke Palmer was an engaged, multifaceted and superb host with a big secret to share, while SZA's otherworldly talent as a singer was unders...

Dave Chappelle Was Used Sparingly on 'SNL,' While Black Star Shone Brightly

November 12, 2022

PUBLISHED Nov 13, 2022

Saturday Night Live platformed disgraced comedian Dave Chappelle and yet he appeared jovial and sparingly, performing a longer-than-usual m...

Jack Harlow Led a Strong 'SNL' with Cameos from Tom Hanks, Jeff Probst

October 29, 2022

PUBLISHED Oct 30, 2022

Saturday Night Live's season of double duties continued with rapper Jack Harlow serving as both host and musical guest, and he turned up ve...

'Saturday Night Live' Roasted Trump While Megan Thee Stallion Shone

October 15, 2022

PUBLISHED Oct 16, 2022

Megan Thee Stallion proved herself to be an excellent all-round host and her musical performances were thoughtfully staged, as a season of...

Brendan Gleeson Overcame Awkward 'SNL' Monologue for Some Great Sketches

October 8, 2022

PUBLISHED Oct 9, 2022

Brendan Gleeson overcame some initial monologue awkwardness and emerged as a fine, committed host, while Willow's musical performances woul...

'SNL' Returns with Strong Season 48 Premiere and a Kendrick Lamar Performance for the Ages

October 1, 2022

PUBLISHED Oct 2, 2022

Miles Teller was a vibrant and well-utilized host on a mostly well-written season premiere, and Kendrick Lamar conjured two musical perform...

'​The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks' Is the Tribute These Legends Deserve

Directed by Reg Harkema

PUBLISHED May 20, 2022

With a new season of The Kids in the Hall hitting Amazon Prime next month, it's a good time to reintroduce the Kids to Canada and the world...

'The Kids in the Hall' Continues to Push Boundaries with Uncompromising New Season

PUBLISHED May 16, 2022

For as much as they're beloved, the Kids in the Hall have no truck for the sentimental. And so, their sketch series revival mostly finds th...