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Home » Saturday Night Live

Tag: Saturday Night Live

Posted inFilm

Joel Kim Booster is on fire

by Gregory Wakeman June 2, 2022June 2, 2022

Heavily inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the romantic comedy follows a group of best friends as they enjoy a weeklong vacation on Fire Island, the famous hotspot for queer culture that’s located just off Long Island, New York. 

Johnny Sampson
Posted inArts & Culture

The last idiot standing

by Jake Austen March 3, 2021August 16, 2021

Cartoonist Johnny Sampson finally got his dream job at MAD magazine. Now he’s one of the only artists keeping the legendary publication going.

Posted inFilm

Laughing and screaming with Chris Redd in Scare Me

by Sheri Flanders October 5, 2020August 18, 2021

The comedian talks finding his voice and acting his ass off.

Posted inNews & Politics

Hit it!—the new Blues Brothers weed, that is

by Catey Sullivan September 9, 2020August 18, 2021

A Skokie dispensary features dozens of varieties of flower, including a strain celebrating the Chicago film’s 40th anniversary.

Posted inArts & Culture

Remembering Michael McCarthy

by Sheri Flanders April 29, 2020August 18, 2021

Tributes from actors, comedians, and friends of the Chicago comedy legend.

Posted inFilm

Like Juno, Diablo Cody’s Tully is a tale of motherhood and waning youth

by J.R. Jones May 10, 2018August 18, 2021

Charlize Theron stars as a woman rescued from postpartum depression by a new friend.

Posted inArts & Culture

Julia Sweeney is done making terrible movies

by Steve Heisler May 9, 2018August 18, 2021

The former SNL cast member, now Older and Wider, looks back on life post-Pat.

Posted inFilm

There’s something ugly about I Feel Pretty

by Leah Pickett April 20, 2018August 18, 2021

In the new Amy Schumer comedy, the road to empowerment leads straight to the cash register.

Posted inBlogs

The four-star film You Were Never Really Here and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Steve Heisler April 16, 2018August 18, 2021

The new Second City E.T.C. revue and more goings-on 4/16-4/19.

Posted inBlogs

A Gilda Radner play and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Rachel Yang February 19, 2018August 18, 2021

The Wound and other goings-on February 19-22

Posted inFilm

The madness to Jim Carrey’s method

by Tal Rosenberg January 10, 2018August 18, 2021

Chris Smith’s documentary Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond looks at Carrey’s immersive screen performance as Andy Kaufman.

Posted inArts & Culture

Hannibal Buress is bringing it all back home

by Steve Heisler December 21, 2017August 18, 2021

With his return to Chicago, Hannibal Buress is reconnecting to his roots on the west side.

Posted inBlogs

Rauner releases a self-made list of his top ten accomplishments as governor, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd December 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, a poll shows that Jesus “Chuy” Garcia has a massive lead in the congressional primary.

Posted inBlogs

Chicago principals association head Troy LaRaviere to run against Emanuel in 2019, and other Chicago news

by Kate Shepherd November 20, 2017August 18, 2021

Also, Chance the Rapper scores another hit with Saturday Night Live Boyz II Men spoof ballad “Come Back, Barack.”

Posted inBlogs

Kellye Howard records a live album, and more of the best things to do in Chicago this week

by Ryan Smith November 13, 2017August 18, 2021

Free admission to the Adler Planetarium, “Saturday Night Live: the Experience,” and more goings-on November 13-16

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