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Columns

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Read the room, ‘Saturday Night Live’

Cutting Room Floor

The SNL I loved as a kid wasn’t perfect, but it had imagination. If the show wants to stay focused on its political humor, it needs to take risks and bring some of that magic back.
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Film & Television

Tuesday, October 6, 2020
Saturday Night Live

‘Saturday Night Live’ stumbles in its 46th season premiere

There is potential for a return to form for future episodes, but if the quality of the premier is a sign of things to come, then buckle up, folks — because we are in for a long season.
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Literature

Thursday, August 6, 2020
Illustration of comedian Colin Jost smiling and sitting behind a desk

Colin Jost is not so punchable after all in his memoir ‘A Very Punchable Face’

Readers will find Jost more likable on the last page than they did on the first.
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Film & Television

Friday, June 12, 2020

Pete Davidson authentically channels grief in ‘The King of Staten Island’

“Staten Island” follows Davidson as Scott, a 20-something amateur tattoo artist whose life fell off track after the death of his father.
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

How (not) to do livestreamed comedy amid a pandemic

From forgettable to boring to downright awkward, very few comics seemed to hit their marks in the constrained, virtual sets. 
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Culture Shot

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Who should have been hired to host the 2020 Oscars?

Our list of people who should have hosted the 2020 Oscars ceremony includes actors, actresses, musicians and potent personalities who have the right amount of skill and charisma to do the job. 
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Culture Shot, Politics 2019

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Political impressions, comedic chaos: ‘Saturday Night Live’ in Democratic primaries

What becomes increasingly clear throughout these sketches is the show’s emphasis on screen time for some candidate impressions over others.
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Singles

Monday, November 18, 2019

Harry Styles’ sweet, nostalgia-infused new single ‘Watermelon Sugar’

Styles appeared on the show as both a host and a musical guest to promote his upcoming album Fine Line, which is set to release in December.
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Culture Shot

Sunday, October 6, 2019

A lesson to be learned in Shane Gillis’ ‘SNL’ firing — if you’re going to be offensive, at least be funny

When an edgy joke is made, when is the comic wittily satirizing it and when are they giving it a platform by legitimizing it?
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Film & Television

Sunday, September 22, 2019

‘Fleabag,’ ‘Game of Thrones’ win big at 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

The surprising success of “Fleabag,” along with a historic win for Billy Porter, made this year’s Emmys ceremony a pleasantly entertaining affair.
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