comedy reviews

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  Gleeful Chaos Fuelled the Kids in the Hall's 40th Reunion in Toronto

  The Rivoli, November 26

  PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2024

  The Rivoli has hosted many now-famous artists in its 40-plus years in business, yet none are as closely associated with the Toronto venue a...

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  Charli XCX Was So Julia and the Lonely Island Were Brat on 'SNL'

  November 16, 2024

  PUBLISHED Nov 17, 2024

  Pulling double duty, beloved pop superstar Charli XCX was a great host and fine musical guest on a well-written and cameo-rich...

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  Bill Burr and Mk.gee Divided Viewers on 'Saturday Night Live'

  November 9, 2024

  PUBLISHED Nov 10, 2024

  The morning after, Bill Burr and Mk.gee earned divided reactions to their performances on 'Saturday Night Live,' but the new head writers...

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  Chappell Roan Was Multifaceted and John Mulaney Kept His Streak Going on a Triumphant 'SNL'

  November 2, 2024

  PUBLISHED Nov 3, 2024

  John Mulaney returned to his old workplace and had an excellent sixth hosting turn, including a Mulaney Musical with Pete Davidson, while...

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  Billie Eilish Soared and Michael Keaton Was the Ghost with the Most on a Pretty Solid 'SNL'

  October 19, 2024

  PUBLISHED Oct 20, 2024

  Michael Keaton did a fine job hosting, Billie Eilish gave us someone to look up to, and Alec Baldwin, Maya Rudolph, Dana Carvey, and Andy...

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  Ariana Grande Absolutely Sang as 'Saturday Night Live' Host

  October 12, 2024

  PUBLISHED Oct 13, 2024

  With a second solid writing and performance week in a row, 'Saturday Night Live' was very entertaining, with a dynamic hosting turn by...

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  Coldplay Were Too Corny for 'SNL,' but Nate Bargatze and the Lonely Island Picked Up the Slack

  October 5, 2024

  PUBLISHED Oct 6, 2024

  Comedian Nate Bargatze returned and again proved himself to be a great host, while Coldplay again demonstrated why they're a tad too corny...

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  The 50th Season Premiere of 'SNL' Brought Out the Stars but Not the Laughs

  September 28, 2024

  PUBLISHED Sep 29, 2024

  An ailing Jean Smart suppressed her coughs but not the questionable quality of the material, and Jelly Roll was a mesmerizing and impassion...