comedy reviews

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...
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...