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pspmetalart · 2 years ago
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A Nickel plated 81mm mortar round...
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rosalie-starfall · 5 months ago
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The Not Ready For Prime Time Players
Saturday Night / Saturday Night Live October 11th 1975
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ilikestuff69 · 15 days ago
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‘Saturday Night’ (2024)
Directed by Jason Reitman
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annamarielabeau · 8 days ago
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I just watched Saturday Night (2024) and am currently watching it for the second time...why did I not spend my me-time seeing this when it was in theaters?! And from watching the movie I learned that there is A LOT of SNL behind-the-scenes history. Guaranteed there would be but there's so much along with gallons of drama and relationships, it seems like everyone was with everyone at one point or another.
I like how it's not completely accurate and for the most part, they include facts about the cast plus events in the movie inspired by other behind-the-scenes stories. So just continuous piles of lore just added up. The fact the SNL is recent enough that there actors and comedians from each era still around and kicking and this historic event in comedy is being told this way, by a younger generation about the young generation at the time, is amazing.
Also, I recently became a bit of a Dan Akroyd enthusiast, I think he's an amazing actor one of the reasons because he is so down to Earth, gets happy seeing young actors thrive in the industry, puts his heart and soul into his films and makes everything as detail-oriented as possible, and he's now living his life with a vodka business and a lasting Ghostbuster legacy, ABSOLUTE LEGEND!! (And Dylan O'Brien as Dan...WHEW!!! :)
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cinemaseeker · 3 months ago
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Let's Review: Saturday Night
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Biopics, not unlike live TV, are a tricky tightrope walk.
The line that actors and directors have to toe is razor thin and always shifting beneath their feet. The sweat starts to bead at the very beginning of conception, when an actor is chosen to mimic, and more often than not resurrect, any given celebrity/historical figure/actual real person of note for any particular project. And the very act of mimicking the appearance and mannerisms of these people strikes at the very heart of acting itself, which can be described as the uncanny ability to completely transform oneself, both physically and mentally, into a different person.
In short, to convincingly create a character.
Biopics pose a particularly unique challenge, wherein the actor has to both create a fictionalized character that can work within a fabricated narrative structure while still recreating a non-fictitious person who is then expected to reenact events important to both the person and the world at large.
Scrutiny and criticisms (from both the general public and the people who lived it) are hardwired to the very DNA of this genre in a way that no other genres are. Not to mention all of the fans that come out of the woodwork when these projects premiere, who are always more than ready to shoot down and fact-check every fictitious addition/omission/discrepancy, beating every bush into oblivion.
It is very easy to screw up spectacularly (and very many have) but these projects can also be absolutely magical when you get it right.
It can be tricky enough doing justice representing one key figure in the world of entertainment. Now add half a dozen more. And we have an ensemble biopic, a creature that just adds more balls for us to juggle.
So now, really, a biopic chronicling the chaotic countdown towards the very first SNL live show is nothing short of catching lightning in a bottle. At the very last minute. Almost on accident. After every other conceivable thing goes very, very wrong. Only to become, somehow, very, very right in the end.
Like lightning, this film has a zappy, kinetic energy to it (helped in very large parts by the editing, camerawork, and Jon Batiste's exciting frenetic score) as it zips and weaves it's way around every square inch of 30 Rockefeller Plaza on the night of October 11th 1975, playing out in roughly real time from 10pm to 11:30pm (aka showtime). It doesn't hold your hand so much as roughly drag you up and down the studio, huffing and puffing as the unsinkable Lorne Michaels (anchored by an earnestly steadfast Gabriel Labelle) rushes to put out little fires that keep popping up all over the place (mostly figurative, one very literal).
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You've got a ragtag group of untested comics with large personalities that occasionally bump against each other like bowling balls against pins; some of whom wonder what they, as real actors, are even doing there. There's an anarchic writer with SNL's first head writer Michael O'Donoghue (played by a magnetic Tommy Dewey) pushing back for artistic freedom against the prudish NBC censor (the hilariously sour-pussed Catherine Curtin) in a heated interaction that marks a particularly bright spot in both the film and the fast-paced, wise-cracking script. Then there's countless technical problems with both the sound and lights, not helped by bitterly rebellious crew who won't even help a pour guy lay down some bricks. And all of this in service towards a sketch comedy show that, having run for 3 hours in dress rehearsal (a dress rehearsal that wasn't even taped) that has to be severely trimmed down for primetime.
And of course, there are the NBC executives that are breathing down their necks, waiting for Lorne and the show to fail. A show that, even Lorne admits, nobody has really figured out yet. As he states in one of the film's best lines, he has the ingredients in mind, just not the amounts.
Not to mention the Alpaca.
Oh, and Andy Kaufman's there. As well as Jim Henson and his Muppets. Both of whom are brought to impressive, gangly life by Nicholas Braun (aka Cousin Greg from Succession) pulling double-duty as the unconventional comic and innovative puppeteer with an equally commendable, underperforming monotony that provides the perfect sounding board for everyone else to bounce their insanities against.
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The entire ensemble and supporting cast collide and compliment each like a finely tuned jazz band, creating great conflict in the cacophony and allowing great soloists to shine through all the noise.
Perhaps the most obvious standout is Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase (I'm sure he wouldn't have it any other way).
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The natural physical resemblance always helps but Smith manages to effortlessly portray the egotistical smarminess of Chase in a way that's served him well in his other past roles.
This is the part of the review where I get to flex and say that I liked Cory Michael Smith before he was cool and btw I'm glad that he's getting bigger and better roles in his career. Good for him.
Shoutout to his kooky turn as Edward Nygma/Riddler on Gotham. Do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be disappointed.
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But if I had to pick a best supporting actor, I would have to give it to Matt Wood for his take on the late great John Belushi.
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In any other movie, his part probably would've been much bigger (that's what she said). But all jokes aside he's wisely used rather sparingly, glaring at us from the background until he's brought in to punch up the tension with his explosive temper and mercurial demeanor. Your eye can't help but wander over to this strange little man who's obvious talent tips both the show and film's scales towards greatness, even as everyone can already see the deep shadow starting to darken the doorway.
One underappreciated aspect of the biopic is the opportunity it gets to lend voices to people who wouldn't otherwise get a chance to tell their side of the story. With all the big egos swinging their dicks around Saturday Night, the spotlight smartly tends to swing more towards Garrett Morris, the token black member of the cast.
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You probably wouldn't have thought much about Garrett Morris before going to see this movie. But my hope is that after seeing this you'll go Google him and then hopefully Hollywood will finally give him his flowers. Played with indignant dignity by newly minted Emmy winner Lamorne Morris (no relation), Garrett rightfully chafes against having to play into limited black stereotypes, especially given that he graduated from Juilliard and performed on Broadway.
And finally, I would be remiss not the mention the incredible women of Saturday Night.
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Like very much of SNL's history, the female cast members and writers, especially Lorne's wife Rosie Shuster (played with tender grit by the incomparable Rachel Sennott), have had to fight tooth and nail to make their voices heard. The film takes great strides to spotlight Rosie as the great unsung hero of Saturday Night, giving meat to a supporting wife role that far too often comes delivered bareboned. One of the very favorite lines in the film has Rosie desiring to be a writer rather than a wife and eventually choosing to go by her maiden name in the show's credits, her supportive husband by her side.
Although not the focal point of the film, their efforts do manage to shine brightly through the cracks, giving us glimpses into sketchwork that would lay the groundwork for future SNL superstars like Tina Fey and Maya Rudolph.
The fact that they get to do it while harassing former teen star Dylan O'Brien (aka Stiles from Teen Wolf) is just an added bonus.
But in all seriousness, O'Brien makes for a fun, buoyant Dan Aykroyd.
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Without trying very hard, Saturday Night would've been able to give older viewers a shot of nostalgia for the early days of SNL while also giving younger generations a great first step back into learning about the early history of SNL, a show which is currently airing its 50th season and still going strong. The fact that it's also a great movie is truly an added bonus and a gift to the state of current cinema.
At the end of it all, Saturday Night is able to prove that while a biopic doesn't have to get all the facts right, it certainly has to capture the vibe. And it certainly does so, making us feel what it was like to be there in Studio 8H during a chaotic October night in 1975, where the Not Ready for Primetime Players were just trying to put on a show.
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amxndareviews · 4 months ago
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TIFF '24: 'Saturday Night' Review
#SaturdayNightMovie Review: "Being a longtime fan of SNL, Jason Reitman’s "Saturday Night" had a similar feel to Lorne Michaels capturing lightning in a bottle. It is an electric deep-dive into the birth of one of the longest-running comedy series on TV."
By: Amanda Guarragi There has always been something special about New York City on Saturday nights. Whether going out on the town or staying in, the media has always made the “Big Apple” appealing with the city’s bright lights. Nighttime in New York means an endless world of possibilities and a never-ending night that is bound to end up as a story. Fifty seasons ago, Lorne Michaels had a sketch

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onlydylanobrien · 5 months ago
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Cory Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris, Emily Fairn, Matt Wood, Ella Hunt, Kim Matula, and Dylan O’Brien.
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Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien) restrains an irate John Belushi (Matt Wood) as Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) and Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt) look on alongside alarmed crew workers.
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The cast and crew watch a crucial performance: (from left) Gilda Radner (Ella Hunt), Jane Curtin (Kim Matula), Cooper Hoffman as NBC’s weekend late-night exec (Dick Ebersol). Behind him is Dan Aykroyd (Dylan O’Brien) and Laraine Newman (Emily Fairn). Writer Rosie Shuster (Rachel Sennott) stands at center, alongside Garrett Morris (Lamorne Morris), writing and performing duo Tom Davis and Al Franken (Mcabe Gregg and Taylor Gray) and the overwhelmed producer, Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle.)
First look at Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Matt Wood as John Belushi, Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, Ella Hunt as Gilda Radner, Cory Michael Smith as Chevy Chase, Lamorne Morris as Garrett Morris, Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman, Kim Matula as Jane Curtin, Cooper Hoffman as Dick Ebersol, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Mcabe Gregg as Tom Davis and Taylor Gray as Al Franken in Jason Reitman’s "Saturday Night".
Release Date: October 11, 2024 in theaters
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themosleyreview · 3 months ago
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The Mosley Review: Saturday Night
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As a theatre kid, this film was a cathartic experience. I vividly remember the intense feeling of excitement, anxiety and readiness to perform in a auditorium packed to the rafters with over three hundred people. The hours leading up to the curtain rise, you are feverishly combing over every line of dialogue, tracing every step of your blocking and making sure every costume fits and each change was seamless. There's no thrill like live theatre and that is what this film captures on another level. Many have wanted to do a "making of" or origin story of Saturday Night Live, but this film decided to do something even better than a standard biopic. From the moment the film begins, you are both a fly on the wall and in the shoes of the man that created what has now lived on for 50 historical years. It changed broadcast television and the world of comedy forever and it wasn't without its doubts and difficulties. This film captures that fateful night and the 90 minutes leading up the iconic opening in break neck speed and a pulse pounding way that was truly unexpected and welcomed.
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Gabriel LaBelle was fantastic as the ambitious, passionate and stressed out comedic genius, Lorne Michaels. I loved that no matter what, he was on task the entire time and even though the pressure steadily increased throughout the night, he was ready to deal with anything. I felt his anxiety, determination and heart as Gabriel brings to life that inner creative force of the visionary. Rachel Sennott was awesome as his wife, Rosie Shuster. The two of them had a working relationship that was both filled with love, trust and friendship. They worked so well off of each other even if their relationship wasn't traditional. Cooper Hoffman was great as his co-producer, Dick Ebersol and loved his loyalty to Lorne. He was sort of the balance in the chaos that set him straight and told him the truth when he needed to hear it. They had a great chemistry and it was a highlight of the film. Tommy Dewey was hilarious, witty and strongly sarcastic as Michael O'Donoghue. I loved his quick insults and humor that felt modern and revolutionary in its delivery. He has an amazing standoff scene with the "Standards and Practices" editor that was darkly offensive, sharp and hilarious. Willem Dafoe is no slouch and as David Tebet, he delivers as the main NBC network executive Lorne has to prove himself to. The tension of broadcasting something untested was truly highlighted in their scenes together. J.K. Simmons is like a good luck charm to every film and as the legendary Milton Berle, he was truly having fun as the rightfully larger than life entertainer.
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Now the biggest thing this film captures is the night the original cast of SNL prepared to take the stage and all the high jinks that ensued before cameras rolled. Cory Michael Smith was absolutely brilliant and spot as Chevy Chase. He captured his comedic timing, wit and charm as the leading man in the room. He instantly would draw the most focus when in attendance of meetings or even just hanging out with his fellow cast members. Ella Hunt was sweet as Gilda Radner. She nailed her shy and loveable personality as you see the start of a love triangle between her and another classic cast member. Dylan O'Brien was outstadning as Dan Aykroyd as he pulled off his iconic speech pattern and cadence. I loved that he highlighted the flirtatious nature of Dan and his ever expansive attention to detail in one particular sketch. Emily Fairn was great as Laraine Newman and she looked almost exactly like her. She was very spunky and quirkie. Matt Wood was fantastic and unpredictable as John Belushi. He looked and sounded just like John as he nailed his personality and his devotion to comedy. He was a troublsome person and he brings that to life in many scenes. Kim Matula was great as Jane Curtin and she highlights her striking sense of humor and line delivery in one particular scene in the film. Lamorne Morris was perfection as the legendary Garrett Morris. Lamorne is known for his brilliant impressions, but he becomes Garrett instantly the moment he moves and speaks. Nicholas Braun was a complete chameleon in his portrayal of both Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson. He disappeared into both characters and he nailed Andy's childlike charm and comedic timing and definitely brought to life the soft spoken and kind nature of Henson. What a wonderful cast.
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The score by the wonderful Jon Batiste was funky, smooth, warm, and fueled the tension of the story. It kept the pacing of the film up and the stress level high in the constant drum beat that felt like the heartbeat of the film. He gets a chance to perform as the great Billy Preston in number of scenes and he was great as well. Visually, this film was stunning and felt like I was watching a documentary shot on Super 8 film stock. The attention to the detail of the many film scratches and subtle dots in the scene transition was great. There are so many Easter eggs and beginnings of classic SNL sketches that you see being constructed that any die hard fan will catch. Jason Reitman has truly made pulse pounding, stressful and beautiful love letter to the greatest sketch comedy show on television. This was truly one of the best film experiences I've had in a while and most definitely one of the best films of the year! This is a must see!! Let me know what you thought of the film or my review in the comments below. Thanks for reading!
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maximiliano-aedo · 10 months ago
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What could've been Animaze ..iNC during the 2010s
Talent pool (Note: any voice actor marked with * is union-only):
Steve Blum*
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn*
Crispin Freeman*
Kari Wahlgren*
Johnny Yong Bosch
Yuri Lowenthal*
Dave Wittenberg*
Roger Craig Smith*
Laura Bailey*
Travis Willingham*
Cherami Leigh
J.B. Blanc*
Sam Riegel*
Liam O'Brien*
Amy Kincaid*
Troy Baker*
Matthew Mercer
Joe Romersa*
Fleet Cooper*
Dyanne DiRosario*
Jennifer Love Hewitt*
Brian Hallisay*
Spike Spencer
Amanda Winn Lee*
Jaxon Lee*
Kyle Hebert
Ben Pronsky
Bob Buchholz
Richard Cansino
Murphy Dunne*
Carolyn Hennesy*
Jerry Gelb*
Adam Sholder
Ezra Weisz
Cristina Vee
Bryce Papenbrook
Michael Sorich
Richard Epcar
Ellyn Stern
Tony Oliver
Kirk Thornton
Lexi Ainsworth*
Aria Noelle Curzon
Grace Caroline Currey*
Michael Forest
Erik Davies
Adam Bobrow
Joshua Seth
Junie Hoang*
Kirk Baily*
Tom Fahn
Jonathan Fahn
Dorothy Elias-Fahn
Melissa Fahn
Stephen Apostolina*
René Rivera*
Deborah Sale Butler
Kevin Brief
Michael Gregory*
Riva Spier*
Cassandra Morris
Erica Mendez
Erika Harlacher
Erica Lindbeck
Marieve Herington
Kira Buckland
John Rubinstein*
Kim Matula*
Brittany Lauda
J. Grant Albrecht*
Michael McConnohie
Steve Bulen*
Dan Woren
Derek Stephen Prince
Wendee Lee
Edie Mirman
Jason C. Miller
Taliesin Jaffe*
John Snyder
Robbie Daymond
Ray Chase
Kaiji Tang
David Vincent
Christina Carlisi*
Christopher Corey Smith
Cindy Robinson
Rachel Robinson
Jessica Boone
Lauren Landa
Megan Hollingshead
Jalen K. Cassell
Doug Erholtz
Michelle Ruff
Gregory Cruz*
John Bishop*
Matt Kirkwood*
Lara Jill Miller*
Carol Stanzione
Steve Staley
Dave Mallow
Mona Marshall*
Darrel Guilbeau
Robert Martin Klein
Robert Axelrod
William Frederick Knight
Lex Lang
Sandy Fox
Joey Camen*
Randy McPherson*
Jad Mager
Richard Miro
Milton James
Anthony Pulcini
Douglas Rye
Patrick Seitz
Keith Silverstein
Jamieson Price
Skip Stellrecht*
Stoney Emshwiller*
G.K. Bowes
Alyss Henderson
Patricia Ja Lee
Peggy O'Neal
Carrie Savage
Melodee Spevack
Jennifer Alyx
Julie Ann Taylor
Sherry Lynn
Brad Venable
Christine Marie Cabanos
Greg Chun
LaGloria Scott
Steve Kramer
Melora Harte
Rebecca Forstadt*
Kyle McCarley
Mela Lee
Karen Strassman
Faye Mata
Laura Post
Kayla Carlyle*
Brina Palencia
Connor Gibbs
Brianne Siddall*
Barbara Goodson
Loy Edge
Jay Lerner
Jennie Kwan
Max Mittelman
Jessica Straus*
Alexis Tipton
Fryda Wolff
Michele Specht
J.D. Garfield
Debra Jean Rogers*
Julie Maddalena
Carrie Keranen
Tara Sands
Matthew Hustin
Cody MacKenzie
Bridget Hoffman*
Colleen O'Shaughnessey
Grant George
Jessica Gee
Jeff Nimoy*
Peter Lurie*
Brian Beacock
Paul St. Peter
Chris Jai Alex
Dan Lorge*
Ewan Chung*
Steve Cassling*
Philece Sampler
Stephanie Sheh
Sam Fontana
Ben Diskin
Juliana Donald*
Michael O'Keefe*
Christina Gallegos*
Tara Platt
Keith Anthony*
Beau Billingslea
David Lodge*
Kim Strauss
Eddie Jones*
William Bassett*
Kim Mai Guest*
Caitlin Glass
Hannah Alcorn
Ron Roggé*
Camille Chen*
Ethan Rains*
Yutaka Maseba*
Joe J. Thomas
Michael Sinterniklaas
Erin Fitzgerald
Joe Ochman
Marc Diraison
Xanthe Huynh
Brianna Knickerbocker
Dean Wein*
Michael McCarty*
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yokyopeli · 1 month ago
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The Finnish Line (December 1st, 2024)
Directed by Dustin Rikert
Written by Nicole Drespel; Story & Written by Talia Gonzalez & John Bellina
Inspired by her father’s acclaimed legacy in dog sled racing, Anya decides to follow in his footsteps. After his passing, she heads to Finland to participate in the 40th annual Joulurauha race, her father’s final race where he fell short of the victory. Following an injury to her lead dog during the qualifying race, Anya finds herself partnered with a new canine companion owned by journalist and former racer Cole, who aims to pen a story about her journey. Struggling to build trust with her new dog and facing her father’s rival, Monty, Anya must navigate many challenges as she strives to win the race. Starring Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff and Nichole Sakura.
https://www.hallmarkchannel.com/the-finnish-line/about-the-finnish-line
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lifetimemoviereview · 1 month ago
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The Finnish Line (Hallmark 2024)
The Finnish Line (2024 Hallmark Channel) đŸ“ș.  Stream/Watch the Movie (Ad): Stream this movie now with Philo w/ Deck The Hallmark Cast: Kim Matula, Beau Mirchoff, Nichole Sakura Director: Dustin Rikert Writer(s): John Bellina, Nicole Drespel, Talia Gonzalez, Andrew Gernhard, Dustin Rikert âžĄïžÂ    Check out our Youtube Channel: Lifetime Uncorked: Lifetime Movie Reviews 🎧   Listen to the Lifetime

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pspmetalart · 2 years ago
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Polished Stainless Steel Razor Top Plates. Polished by PSP Polishing & Buffing.
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rosalie-starfall · 5 months ago
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Not gonna lie. I'm pretty excited about it!
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moorheadthanyoucanhandle · 3 months ago
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SKETCHER ON THE RISE
Opening here in the Valley today; wide October 11:
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Saturday Night--The evening in question is October 11, 1975, and we're at 30 Rock in Manhattan, watching the final rehearsal for the very first episode of Saturday Night Live. Out on the sidewalk an NBC page (Finn Wolfhard) is trying to scare up an audience for the show, but passersby aren't interested in free tickets for this moment in broadcast and cultural history. Up in the studio, the camera darts and weaves through the chaos backstage and onstage as the minutes tick down to 11:30 p.m. in something approximating real time.
Through most of the movie, director Jason Reitman follows the frantic pipsqueak Lorne Michaels (Gabriel LaBelle) as he scurries from one absurd crisis to another. These range from getting a live llama up from the loading dock to getting bricks laid on the stage while union stagehands refuse to help to getting John Belushi (Matt Wood) to sign his contract.
Belushi is immobilized by anger at having to wear the silly bee costume, until he's taunted by his cocksure castmate and rival Chevy Chase (Cory Michael Smith), at which point Michaels must keep the two men from pummeling each other. There are also executives and affiliates for Michaels to schmooze, with the diplomatic help of his long-suffering, appeasing Programming Executive Dick Ebersol (Cooper Hoffman), and technical difficulties to solve, and sketches and musical numbers to be cut; the earlier rehearsal ran three hours. And Jim Henson (Nicholas Braun) would like somebody to write a script for his Muppets to perform. 
And so on. At heart this is an old-school "hey kids, let's put on a show" movie, with Michaels in the Mickey Rooney part. But like it or not, this isn't just any show. Even in its formidable best vintages, Saturday Night Live has never been the finest sketch comedy show on TV. But it has almost certainly been the most directly and widely influential, and Reitman's movie makes the case that its very existence was a tenuous fluke, borne of a squabble between the network and Johnny Carson over weekend airings of reruns of The Tonight Show.
The script, which Reitman co-wrote with Gil Kenan, feels romanticized, but it also ingeniously finds ways to incorporate references to classic bits that came on later episodes, like Julia Child's kitchen accident or Garrett Morris singing "Gonna Get Me a Shotgun." When these and countless other iconic gags are spun past us in such a concentrated way, we realize the degree to which SNL has inhabited our generational psyches.
Not everything works, but like the show it's celebrating, Saturday Night barrels along even when jokes fall flat, largely through remarkable acting. LaBelle, from Spielberg's The Fabelmans, is willing to play Michaels as a bit of a pretentious, self-important young ass, which goes a long way toward holding sentimentality at bay. It helps you buy into the hero's determination to get the show on, both because he believes his vision could be great and because he knows this night might be his only chance to take over the asylum.
Rachel Sennott strikes a strategically seductive tone as writer Rosie Shuster, the insufficiently-recognized wife of Michaels. The huge supporting cast includes impressive work by Dylan O'Brien as a handsy Dan Aykroyd, Nicholas Podany as Billy Crystal, Emily Fairn as Laraine Newman, Kim Matula as an alluring Jane Curtin, Lamorne Morris nailing the voice and body language of Garrett Morris (no relation!) and Ella Hunt coming about as close as a mortal could to capturing some of the enchantment of Gilda Radner. Some of these work better than others, but none are embarrassments.
Amusing in smaller turns are Matthew Rhys as George Carlin, J.K. Simmons as Milton Berle, Jon Batiste (who also wrote the score) as Billy Preston, Tracy Letts as Herb Sargent, Willem DaFoe as forbidding NBC exec David Tebet and Robert Wuhl as director Dave Wilson. There's also a startlingly chameleon-esque double role; see if you can spot it.
With Batiste's insistent jazz pushing Michaels along through the halls and dressing rooms, the film often recalls Inarritu's Birdman, from 2014. But I found Saturday Night much more enjoyable than Birdman; it's Birdman with a heart, and without the sour, unearned cynicism.
I'm predisposed to like show-biz stories, and I well remember watching, at 13, that baffling but entertaining first "cold open," between Belushi and headwriter Michael O'Donoghue (Tommy Dewey). So Saturday Night admittedly had an advantage with me. But it wouldn't have held me without Reitman and his cast's skillful execution of Hawksian overlapping dialogue and manic ensemble hum. SNL has turned many of its performers into stars, and this film could do the same.
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Paying Homage To A Terrific Recast (Soap Opera: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL)
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Kim Matula is a gifted and beautiful actress and she should have a long career ahead of her. But from January 11, 2010 to December 12, 2014 she created the role of teen Hope Logan. The daughter of Legacy Character Brooke Logan and Brooke's taboo lover Deacon Sharpe (who was married to Brooke's daughter Bridget Forrester)
Matula returned to the role of Hope Logan for 2 episodes. 1 in 2015 and 1 in 2016. She never again played the role.
THE ROLE OF HOPE LOGAN WILL NOW BE PLAYED BY ANNIKA NOELLE
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Recasting a role in any situation is risky. Will the audience accept this new actress. In some cases the viewers prefer the recast to the original or they appreciate both actresses for bringing different interpretations to a role.
Annika Noelle was cast as the new Hope Logan in 2018 replacing Kim Matula almost 4 years later. She quickly made the role her own.
Many may say Kim who? I will never discount all Matula brought to the role of Hope but I appreciated Annika stepping in so eloquently.
Not on board with the direction the soap took I (a die-hard soap fan...once) stopped watching the day Head Writer/Executive Producer BRAD BELL began a baby switch storyline I could not stomach. But I will always miss some of my faves including KATHERINE KELLY LANG, JOHN MCCOOK, HUNTER TYLO and RENA SOFER among others.
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hallmark-movie-fanatics · 2 years ago
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Countdown to Christmas - On Location - Part One
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Jolly Good Christmas
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Ghosts of Christmas Always
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A Magical Christmas Village
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Lights, Camera, Christmas
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All Saints Christmas
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The Royal Nanny
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Christmas at the Golden Dragon
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