comedy reviews

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...

Selena Gomez and Post Malone Couldn't Save a Dismal Episode of 'Saturday Night Live'

May 14, 2022

PUBLISHED May 15, 2022

Despite Post Malone going all-out musically (and appearing briefly in one sketch), Selena Gomez occasionally ratcheting up her monotone ene...

Benedict Cumberbatch and Arcade Fire Were All-Time Greats on 'Saturday Night Live'

May 7, 2022

PUBLISHED May 8, 2022

In a very satisfying and consistent episode, Benedict Cumberbatch proved why he's an all-time great host and Arcade Fire put on a hell of a...