comedy reviews

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  Ayo Edebiri's Excellent Hosting Marred by Controversy on Frustrating 'SNL'

  February 3, 2024

  PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2024

  It's so frustrating that a tremendous hosting turn by the great Ayo Edebiri will also be remembered for platforming hateful figures...

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  Dakota Johnson and Justin Timberlake Were 50 Shades of Unfunny on 'SNL'

  January 27, 2024

  PUBLISHED Jan 28, 2024

  Dakota Johnson's halting cadence created comedic tension in a slew of sketches that didn’t land so well (though most of the remotes...

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  'SNL' Was Fetch Thanks to Jacob Elordi and Three Regina Georges

  January 20, 2024

  PUBLISHED Jan 22, 2024

  Actor Jacob Elordi dutifully and affably accepted his role as hunk-y guest host, while Reneé Rapp pulled out all the stops for visually ...

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  Kate McKinnon and Billie Eilish Had Themselves a Merry Little Christmas on Best 'SNL' of 2023

  December 16, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 17, 2023

  With some well-written sketches and great performances by host Kate McKinnon and musical guest (and occasional featured player) Billie Eili...

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  Adam Driver and Olivia Rodrigo Flipped the Script on an Excellent 'Saturday Night Live'

  December 9, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 10, 2023

  By taking every ridiculous premise as seriously as a great, focused actor can, Adam Driver is already a hall-of-fame Saturday Night Live ho...

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  Five-Timer Emma Stone Rescued 'SNL' from Some Clunkers

  December 2, 2023

  PUBLISHED Dec 3, 2023

  Joining the Five-Timers Club, Emma Stone was a such a great host that she made up for a couple of clunkers on an otherwise strong week for...

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  Jason Momoa and Tate McRae Carried a Strong 'SNL' with Gusto

  November 18, 2023

  PUBLISHED Nov 19, 2023

  Jason Momoa was pure positivity as a spirited return host, while Calgary's Tate McRae made her Saturday Night Live debut, doing what she do...

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  boygenius and Timothée Chalamet Gave It Their All but Couldn't Save 'SNL' from Itself

  November 11, 2023

  PUBLISHED Nov 12, 2023

  In his second turn hosting, Timothée Chalamet was excitable but also a tad unfocused as a performer (the same could be said for this week's...