Trini February 25, 2015 Share February 25, 2015 His recent appearance on Jimmy Fallon was pretty good. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-862958
JTMacc99 February 25, 2015 Share February 25, 2015 Heh. Woodrow the Homeless Man was a pisser. "I kind of wrote it at a crazy time in my life." And Nude Beach was so funny and outrageous back then. I still throw out a, "how's your penis?" now and then when appropriate. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-864689
helenamonster March 10, 2015 Share March 10, 2015 So Ghostbusters is becoming some sort of Marvel-esque franchise, complete with his-and-hers films. http://deadline.com/2015/03/ghostbusters-channing-tatum-joe-and-anthony-russo-drew-pearce-ivan-reitman-dan-aykroyd-1201388917/ Where the hell do I even start with this bullshit? I'm willing to bet a semester's worth of tuition that Sony is freaking that men aren't going to see an all-female Ghostbusters and are making another all-male one to compromise. Because Ghostbusters movies are apparently like public restrooms: only one sex in each one, no mixing, God forbid! Also, Ghostbusters is cool and everything, but does it really have the kind of universe that can expand into television and whatnot? Marvel has decades of history and dozens of characters to play around with, and Ghostbusters just doesn't. I know the article says they've got a "Bible" from the '80s with a bunch of the original branding ideas. Yes, because the entertainment industry hasn't changed at all since then. Not one iota. Who knows, it could all work out, but I just don't think the source material is diverse enough for this kind of franchise. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-909475
Kromm March 10, 2015 Share March 10, 2015 Wow, that's a load of horseshit. This totally sets up the female led film to fail, because now it will be some kind of perceived battle of the implementations. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-909801
pythonite March 10, 2015 Share March 10, 2015 The Paul Feig film will be out at least two years sooner. The other one sounds like it's all about cashing in one more time on the old ideas. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-909873
WendyCR72 March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Turd Ferguson has a new gig! Per TV Line, Norm MacDonald is joining Last Comic Standing. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-919185
LADreamr March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Oh that's going to be good! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-919238
Trini March 13, 2015 Share March 13, 2015 Dwayne Johnson is the host for March 28th; George Ezra is the musical guest. Yay! The Rock Obama! 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-923455
helenamonster March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 George Ezra is fantastic; I was hoping SNL would get him, and I hope this really helps him take off in the states. His whole album is great, but if anyone wants to check him out before the show, I'd highly recommend "Blame It On Me," "Budapest," and "Did You Hear The Rain?" Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-924410
vb68 March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 Found this on another board as a reaction to the musical guest. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-925265
peeayebee March 14, 2015 Share March 14, 2015 I saw George Ezra on The Graham Norton Show. Below is a clip. I don't think much of it aired on BBC America. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-925878
mtlchick March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 Michael Keaton and Taraji P Henson are hosting next month! http://tvline.com/2015/03/26/snl-host-taraji-p-henson-michael-keaton/ 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-969124
vb68 March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 (edited) Both of those sound really good to me! I wanted Michael Keaton to host before the Oscars. And Taraji will probably guarantee some eyeballs. Edited March 26, 2015 by vb68 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-969232
LADreamr March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 So excited for Michael Keaton. I wonder if he and Taran will have a Keaton-off? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-969280
helenamonster March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 Carly Rae Jepsen? Oh, Show. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-969552
peeayebee March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 I've liked her ever since seeing her do her song with Jimmy Fallon. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-969957
punkypower March 26, 2015 Share March 26, 2015 When SNL and WWF/E Collide.. http://bloguin.com/theapparty/2015-articles/the-shared-history-of-snl-and-professional-wrestling.html 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-970621
cpcathy March 27, 2015 Share March 27, 2015 I predict Michael Keaton will make fun of the speech in the pocket moment, for sure. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-974342
VCRTracking April 9, 2015 Share April 9, 2015 The trailer for the new SNL documentary "Live From New York". 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1018918
VCRTracking April 9, 2015 Share April 9, 2015 This year Salon is going to be posting interviews with cast and crew members from all over the 40 year history of the show. The first is with Nora Dunn. Nora Dunn: “SNL is a traumatic experience. It’s something you have to survive” 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1018997
helenamonster April 10, 2015 Share April 10, 2015 The trailer for the new SNL documentary "Live From New York". I was considering getting a ticket to the Tribeca Film Festival to see this, but now that it's getting a theatrical release I think I'll wait. It looks really good, though! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1020138
JennyMominFL April 10, 2015 Share April 10, 2015 I saw George Ezra on The Graham Norton Show. Below is a clip. I don't think much of it aired on BBC America. George Ezra AND Peter Capaldi. My day is complete 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1020152
Bruinsfan April 13, 2015 Share April 13, 2015 Carvey's been in the media and in appearances a lot the past year or so, and it's helped me come to the conclusion that his talent has aged well, unlike, lets say Martin Short's. I thought Martin Short's recent turn as host was one of the funniest shows SNL has done in years. For those of you who didn't watch the Film Independent Spirit Awards on IFC, co-hosted by Fred Armisen and Kristen Bell, there was some SNL fun. In case you missed seeing more SNL fun between Kristen Wiig and Fred... Thanks for the warning so I can avoid it. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1030919
dohe April 14, 2015 Share April 14, 2015 Probably the best article on Kate McKinnon's brilliant impersonation of Hillary Clinton. It is so tough to rid myself of nostalgia but I would be deluding myself not to see this as a whole other level when it comes to an impersonation over the ones that were previously done. The article also smartly points out how it will be important for McKinnon to find the humanity there. No doubt she will. Only difference is I would go with Hooks for # 2 instead of Poehler's. http://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/kate-mckinnons-genius-hillary-impersonation 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1032931
cpcathy April 14, 2015 Share April 14, 2015 Am I the only one not impressed with Hooks' Hillary? I feel it was just like her other impressions of political wives. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1035560
Pete Martell April 15, 2015 Share April 15, 2015 Am I the only one not impressed with Hooks' Hillary? I feel it was just like her other impressions of political wives. Technically neither she nor Hartman were on point, but their acting talents helped to make them much more believable for me. I've seen some of the impressions of Hillary at that time and they're so focused on how she looked or her speech patterns that they don't get the inner life. I can't say I ever sat there and thought, "Jan Hooks IS Hillary," nor did I believe that Hillary ran the White House, or that Hillary was beating Bill up (probably one of the darker-tinged sketches on SNL in that era or any era), but I was riveted to how she and Phil played those roles together. I'm sure that McKinnon is better at the p's and q's, it's just that, like most SNL impressions in recent years that focus so much on the look or what have you, there's no inner life, and it's focused on very easy jokes that everyone has already heard a million times (Hillary is ambitious! Hillary has bad social skills!) The cheap seats mentality is one of the reasons why SNL has faded more and more from pop culture relevance. Only difference is I would go with Hooks for # 2 instead of Poehler's. Poehler was very funny in those sketches but I never thought she was even really playing Clinton. It just came across as a template of the woman who was crushed under the heel of society's and man's expectations (which is one of the reasons it worked for me). 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1036597
peeayebee April 15, 2015 Share April 15, 2015 I definitely agree with you. Doing a spot-on impression of someone does not make it funny or entertaining. The thing I find with McKinnon doing Hillary is that she's usually very good at characterization and making the character memorable. Her Hillary is surprisingly unfunny to me. I assume she is still working on making it better. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1038294
theatremouse April 17, 2015 Share April 17, 2015 One of the things I found most interesting about McKinnon's Hilary last time out was that while I wasn't really finding it funny, the longer I listened the more I realized it was accurate. You're right that a spot-on impression is not inherently funny or entertaining, but for me, I'd rather one start with a foundation of accurate, and then add to it, and exaggerate from there for effect. So, for me, I think it was in a good place for feeling out where they might want to go with Hilary. I know not everyone feels this way, but for me it's easier to win me over if it sounds like the person, and then add the funny, vs starting with something that might be more engaging, but if it doesn't remind me of the real person, they'll lose me. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1048067
ruby24 April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 I think Kate's Hillary is pretty brilliant, so I'm with The New Yorker on this. I think it's miles better than Poehler's or anyone who's ever done her, honestly. She makes it her own and it feels accurate, so I have to agree that for me it's one of the great SNL political impersonations already, and I also hope we can see it for years to come. And to be honest, I really think it's overstated that an SNL impersonation can do a ton of damage to somebody (Palin notwithstanding), especially Hillary, who, as the article mentions, has been being impersonated for 25 YEARS. I mean, when a person's been a familiar public figure for that long, how can her sixth or seventh SNL impersonation suddenly do her brand new harm? It's not like everyone doesn't already know her or her characteristics by now. I think all that's overblown. Sarah Palin was a different story because she had just come on the scene and no one knew who the hell she was, and suddenly she's running for VP. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1058847
nowandlater April 21, 2015 Share April 21, 2015 I think Kate's Hillary is pretty brilliant, so I'm with The New Yorker on this. I think it's miles better than Poehler's or anyone who's ever done her, honestly. She makes it her own and it feels accurate, so I have to agree that for me it's one of the great SNL political impersonations already, and I also hope we can see it for years to come. I think Kate's Hillary is the equivalent of Dana Carvey's George H.W. Bush impression. It's sort of an angle on her, not a dead-on impression. The problem, especially with the Obama impressionists, is they try to be too dead-on. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1060512
Snlwatcher97 April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 Scarlett Johansson/Wiz Khalifa (May 2nd) Reese Witherspoon/Florence and the Machine (May 9th) Louis C.K./Rihanna (May 16th) What do you guys think about this? Are You Excited or Nah? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1070020
cpcathy April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 I'm "nah" for both Reese and ScarJo. I don't know why Reese is heralded for her hosting in 2001, it was just okay, nothing special. The killer was the 9/11 tribute at the beginning of the show. Yay for Louis CK though, love him, he was really funny on his previous hosting gigs. Just tops all around. Black Jeopardy will not be easily forgotten. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1070339
Snlwatcher97 April 23, 2015 Share April 23, 2015 I was disappointed as well. For the season finale, my dream host was Karlie Kloss (if you don't know her, look her up) with Musical Guest Taylor Swift and instead of Resse I would have wanted it to be Grant Gustin (who plays The Flash) with Musical Guest Chris Brown. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1070408
helenamonster April 24, 2015 Share April 24, 2015 I like ScarJo a lot and I'm looking forward to her. Don't care about Wiz Khalifa. Reese Witherspoon? Hmm. Legally Blonde is a fave but I can't say I really feel one way or the other about her. Florence Welch, however, is a true goddess among women and I'm stoked she's gonna be on (and that I called her as a musical guest, just got the date wrong). Louis C.K. is always fun on this show, so I'm hoping he can help them close the season on a high note. And I know the Lonely Island guys aren't here anymore, but is it too much ask for Shy Ronnie 3? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1070746
DXD526 April 24, 2015 Share April 24, 2015 I thought Reese Witherspoon did a great job on that first post-9/11 episode. That had to be a really tough show to do considering the mood of the country in general, but add in being within shouting distance of the Pile, and it had to be a hard week. "Interspecies Beach" will always be one of my favorite, bizarre little sketches. I try to work 'getting freaky with a flounder' into conversation whenever possible, but it's really difficult. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1074422
ktwo April 26, 2015 Share April 26, 2015 I might be wrong, but wasn't Ben Stiller supposed to do that show and he backed out, and Reese had to save the day? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1079280
absnow54 April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 I'm bummed that Jon Hamm isn't hosting this season. I figured with Mad Men ending in a few weeks, he'd be an obvious choice. I might be wrong, but wasn't Ben Stiller supposed to do that show and he backed out, and Reese had to save the day? I feel like he was supposed to host the episode after, and the attitude amongst the crew was "Well Reese just did it, why can't you?" Marci Klein goes off on him at length in the Live From New York book. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1082124
Bruinsfan April 27, 2015 Share April 27, 2015 I can't believe I'm defending Ben Stiller, but given that he's a native New Yorker I think there just might be a slim chance that he was more personally affected by the tragedy than a young woman who was raised in Germany and Nashville and likely lived on the opposite side of the country at the time. I can't begin to guess how I might react if there were a massive terrorist attack in my home city that changed the view outside my windows. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1083169
Princess Sparkle April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 (edited) Well, I think the story wasn't that he didn't want to do the show period - he was supposed to do the second episode of the season, and he pulled out with the excuse of "I'm too shaken up by 9/11", however, he was still doing press for Zoolander on talk shows, whose release had been moved up by a week. Marci Klein said he (or his people) wanted him switched to host the first episode of the season to coincide with the movie coming out the day before, and have Reese bumped to the second episode, and when that request was refused, he pulled out. Sean William Scott was the one that was pulled in at the last minute, and did a fairly good job. I mean, he did host eventually, so it can't have been held against him too much. But between this, and Janine Garafalo saying that you can't joke around with him too much because he'll take it the wrong way, has always made me think he's extremely thin-skinned. Edited April 28, 2015 by Princess Sparkle 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1084492
vb68 April 28, 2015 Share April 28, 2015 (edited) I remember it the same way as Princess Sparkle. I definitely remember Marci calling him out for still doing press the week of that show. Both Reese Witherspoon and Seann William Scott were great hosts and just very classy all the way through during a few weeks that had to be hard on everyone. I'll take a minority view on Louis CK. I find him somewhat overrated. Not that I dislike him, but he's more of a "meh" for me. I'm a little disappointed he's hosting the finale. Edited May 1, 2015 by vb68 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1085230
Miss Scarlet April 30, 2015 Share April 30, 2015 I'll take a minority view on Louis CK. I find him somewhat overrated. Not I dislike him, but he's more of a "meh" for me. I'm a little disappointed he's hosting the finale. ITA. And I don't really care for when he hosts because you can tell when he doesn't like a sketch and just kind of half-asses it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1096421
Ms Blue Jay May 4, 2015 Share May 4, 2015 (edited) Re: Scarlett and Reese In my opinion these are 2 high calibre, A-list actors with proven comedic abilities. Reese has proven to be funny (Election, Friends, Legally Blonde) and Scarlett has proven herself as an actress in great romantic comedies (Scoop, Match Point more a romantic drama, and Vicky Cristina Barcelona). And I thought Scarlett was great this week, and whatever time she hosted when she did the vases skit. I'm all for more female hosts and these 2 have me particularly excited. Edited May 4, 2015 by Ms Blue Jay 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1104561
theatremouse May 7, 2015 Share May 7, 2015 Louis C.K./Rihanna (May 16th) What do you guys think about this? Are You Excited or Nah? Please tell me this was pun intended? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1117291
opus May 11, 2015 Share May 11, 2015 SNL accused of plagiarism (yes, again): http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/11/saturday-night-live-accused-plagiarizing-sketch 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1133980
cpcathy May 11, 2015 Share May 11, 2015 I have to say, the two are realllly close. It seems so close that they would have gotten permission to use it again, but I guess not. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1134044
lulee May 12, 2015 Share May 12, 2015 Taran, Bobby, Kenan, and Kate will be working together on a new show - or at least their voices will: new PBS Kids show Nature Cat to premiere in November. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1137451
Spartan Girl May 13, 2015 Share May 13, 2015 So...did anyone catch the new State Farm commercial with the Coneheads? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qztxrASEBtY 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1141337
Janimo May 13, 2015 Share May 13, 2015 No, I hadn't seen the State Farm, commercial until just now. Thanks!!!!!! Glad that it's really Danny and Jane doing it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1142598
JTMacc99 May 19, 2015 Share May 19, 2015 Top 40 moments from season 40. 40-21 here. I agree with the assessment that Japanese Messy Boy only works because of how J.K. Simmons delivered it. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1162926
SomeTameGazelle May 23, 2015 Share May 23, 2015 Top 40 moments from season 40. 40-21 here. I agree with the assessment that Japanese Messy Boy only works because of how J.K. Simmons delivered it. I am perplexed by the qualifier of #30 ("which made up for the odd choice of having Aidy Bryant in several of scenarios"). Are they just anti-Aidy on principle and think it requires no explanation? 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/350-snl-in-the-media/page/6/#findComment-1177688
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