Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review?: Nate Bargatze/Foo Fighters

October 29, 2023

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You Foos! (CREDIT: NBC/Screenshot)

You’re not gonna believe this (unless you already know): Nate Bargatze hosted SNL. (He was surprised as we were.) He’s a stand-up comedian whose name I recognize, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen him in anything before this. I kind of remember him releasing a well-liked Netflix special a few years ago.

On the other end of the familiarity spectrum, the musical guest was one of the most frequent ever, with Foo Fighters making their ninth appearance (and their first since Taylor Hawkins’ passing, RIP).

Since I’m in an inquisitive mood, I’ve decided to review each of this episode’s sketches with a question.

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Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 6/2/23

June 2, 2023

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ONE OF THE BEST 30 FOR 30s!!! (CREDIT: ESPN/Screenshot)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–The Boogeyman (Theaters)
–Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Theaters)

TV
–The Eric Andre Show Season 5 Premiere (June 4 on Adult Swim) – Since it airs at midnight, it’ll technically take the 5th.
–30 for 30: The Luckiest Guy in the World Docuseries Premiere (June 6 on ESPN) – This is about Bill Walton.
–It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 Premiere (June 7 on FXX)
–Never Have I Ever Season 4 (June 8 on Netflix) – Final Season Alert!

Music
-Ben Folds, What Matters Most
-Foo Fighters, But Here We Are
-John Mellencamp, Orpheus Descending
-Rufus Wainwright, Folkocracy

Entertainment To-Do List: Week of 2/5/21

February 5, 2021

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Malcolm & Marie (CREDIT: Netflix)

Every week, I list all the upcoming (or recently released) movies, TV shows, albums, podcasts, etc. that I believe are worth checking out.

Movies
–Bliss (February 5 on Amazon) – Owen Wilson and Salma Hayek are living in a simulation
–A Glitch in the Matrix (Theaters and On Demand) – The latest documentary from Rodney Ascher is living in a simulation.
–Malcolm & Marie (Streaming on Netflix) – As played by John David and Zendaya.

TV
–The Snoopy Show (February 5 on Apple TV+)
-Puppy Bowl XVII (February 7 on Animal Planet)
-Super Bowl LV (February 7 on CBS)

Music
-John Carpenter, Lost Themes III: Alive After Death
-Foo Fighters, Medicine at Midnight
-Hayley Williams, FLOWERS for VASES / descansos

Jeff’s Wacky SNL Review: Dave Chappelle/Foo Fighters

November 8, 2020

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SNL: Dave Chappelle, Foo Fighters (CREDIT: YouTube Screenshot)

The last time Saturday Night Live aired a new episode on NBC the Saturday immediately after an American presidential election, the host was Dave Chappelle. And the exact same thing happened this year! Was that booking intentional? I would guess “yes.”

Back in 2016, the musical guest paired with Dave was A Tribe Called Quest in their first ever SNL appearance. But this time, the musical guest is Foo Fighters, in their 8th ever SNL appearance. Like the host, the lead singer of the Foos is also named Dave. How often have the host and musical guest on the same episode had the same first name?! I can’t think of any other time, so let’s take a beat to honor this moment.

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If you’re wondering where I was at while watching this episode (and I bet you are, because I usually let you know), I got up and had a fine Sunday breakfast of scrambled eggs and buttered English muffin. It was about 45 degrees Fahrenheit outside when I got out of bed, but it was forecasted to go up by 30 degrees by the middle of the day. In November!

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SNL Review December 16, 2017: Kevin Hart/Foo Fighters

December 17, 2017

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CREDIT: Will Heath/NBC

My letter grades for each sketch and segment is below. My in-depth review is on NewsCult: http://newscult.com/snl-love-itkeep-itleave-kevin-hartfoo-fighters/

A Christmas Message From the White House – C

Kevin Hart’s Monologue – B-

Pandora – B

Office Phone Call (BEST OF THE NIGHT) – B+

Captain Shadow and the Cardinal – C+

Inside the NBA – C+

Foo Fighters perform “The Sky is a Neighborhood” – B+

Weekend Update
The Jokes – B
Guy Who Just Bought a Boat – C+

Nativity Play – C-

Christmas Party – C-

Active Jack – C+

Foo Fighters perform “Everlong”/”Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)”/”Linus and Lucy” – B+