SNL Video Recap January 26, 2013: Adam Levine/Kendrick Lamar
January 29, 2013
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SNL Recap January 26, 2013: Adam Levine/Kendrick Lamar
January 28, 2013
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Cold Opening – Obama and MLK
Why did the crowd applaud wildly for Kenan as MLK? This seemed like a wasted opportunity, but not completely, thanks to Kenan’s delivery of “another one of my famous DREAMS” and the unexpectedly pointed comment about the lack of black magicians. B-
Adam Levine’s Monologue
It was more fun than funny to see Andy Samberg, Cameron Diaz, and Jerry Seinfeld, though they did get in some good gags. “I could ask myself the same question” was quite the retort, and Jerry’s description of Adam and himself as less Jewish than their names was illuminating. The idea that Adam needed to be coached at comedy made sense. B
Rosetta Stone
I guess this was a funny premise, but, just, you know, nothing beyond the obvious happened. Kenan is really underrated as a straight man, though. B-
SNL Video Recap January 19, 2013: Jennifer Lawrence/The Lumineers
January 21, 2013
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SNL Recap January 19, 2013: Jennifer Lawrence/The Lumineers
January 20, 2013
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Is this the most synergistic guest lineup ever on SNL (Jennifer Lawrence hosts six days after winning a Golden Globe, on the same weekend that the movie that she won for expands into wide release, while the musical guest is the one whose hit song plays in the commercials for that same movie)?
Cold Opening – Piers Morgan Tonight
Ah, a twofer sketch with Lance Armstrong and Manti Te’o! Oh wait – here comes Jodie Foster – it’s a three-fer! Bobby’s as Manti struggling to understand the non-existence of his girlfriend was fun to behold. Jodie’s “I’m 50” declaration was a great moment of art imitating life imitating art. B+
Jennifer Lawrence’s Monologue
J-Law was confident. Almost too confident. She had the right attitude for zinging her fellow Best Actress nominees. But she zoomed through the concessions of how great they really are, which didn’t allow her to fully tone down that attitude. But, that’s a nitpick, cause you gotta love that confidence. B
SNL Video Recap December 15, 2012: Martin Short/Paul McCartney
December 17, 2012
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SNL Recap December 15, 2012: Martin Short/Paul McCartney
December 16, 2012
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I asked for an end to genocide.
Cold Opening – The New York Children’s Chorus performs “Silent Night”
At first, I assumed this performance was in response to the Connecticut shooting. Then I figured it was just be the kids singing. But as it turns out, it probably was in response to Connecticut. Anyway, they sounded good.
Martin Short’s Monologue
What really made this monologue work was the timing of the revelation of the guest appearances: Oh, Kristen’s stopping back. And Jimmy’s here, too! And Tom Hanks! And Sam Jackson?! (Oh, but he’s too scary to kiss.) B+
SNL Video Recap December 8 2012: Jamie Foxx/Ne-Yo
December 10, 2012
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SNL Recap December 8, 2012: Jamie Foxx/Ne-Yo
December 9, 2012
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[EDIT, 12/10/12: I forgot to include the “J-Pop America Fun Time Now” sketch when initially posting this review.]
One time, I was with 8 guys at once, and I thought that was a pickle, but now – it’s crystals.
Obama/Boehner Press Conference
This sketch was funny because it captured what I believe to be the essence of the relationship between John Boehner and his colleagues in the Republican Party. B+
Jamie Foxx’s Monologue
Some may have found Jamie’s refrain of “How black is that?” a bit gaudy and too racially obvious. But he wasn’t really making jokes, so much as he was setting a tone, and set a tone he did. B
SNL Video Recap November 17, 2012: Jeremy Renner/Maroon 5
November 20, 2012
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SNL Recap November 17, 2012: Jeremy Renner/Maroon 5
November 20, 2012
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My feelings about erotic asphyxiation have always been complicated.
Cold Opening – Booknotes
Reading sexually explicit exploits in a matter-of-fact, calm tone – that’s how you do it. Also, thanks for the shit-faced grin on Fred Armisen’s face. B
Jeremy Renner’s Monologue
Wow. Most awkward monologue ever? Not bad considering. B-
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