
Jack Black Knew Best
The veteran performer understood how to engage the live audience on SNL—to often-hilarious effect.

The veteran performer understood how to engage the live audience on SNL—to often-hilarious effect.

In last night’s cold open, the show brought a new twist to an old satirical tradition.

Lady Gaga’s talent for the absurd worked well for the show.

Sometimes, you need the SNL writers’ room.

Culture and entertainment musts from Boris Kachka

The sketch show’s much-hyped anniversary prime-time special suffered from a case of recency bias.

The 50-year-old sketch-comedy show isn’t just about the jokes.

Timothée Chalamet chose the artist’s lesser-known songs when performing last night.

The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.

The Netflix hit’s second season can’t quite break out of its own vicious cycle.