comedy reviews

'​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...

Saturday Night Live: Jake Gyllenhaal & Camila Cabello

April 9, 2022

PUBLISHED Apr 10, 2022

Jake Gyllenhaal could not have been a more willing and affable host, while Camila Cabello's ambitious ideas for musical performances did no...

Saturday Night Live: Zoë Kravitz & Rosalía

March 12, 2022

PUBLISHED Mar 13, 2022

Zoë Kravitz was an amiable yet understated host and Rosalía simply owned the stage and the cameras for two remarkable music performances on...

Saturday Night Live: Oscar Isaac & Charli XCX

March 5, 2022

PUBLISHED Mar 6, 2022

Oscar Isaac was a highly enthused host and generous performer, and Charli XCX was effectively over-the-top in her two musical performances,...

Saturday Night Live: John Mulaney & LCD Soundsystem

February 26, 2022

PUBLISHED Feb 27, 2022

John Mulaney made his triumphant fifth return as host of Saturday Night Live (though his friend Pete Davidson was conspicuously absent from...