Saturday Night Live has produced many memorable sketches since the 1970s. Each sketch relies on a specific bit to draw humor from, and in many of those sketches, music is the driving force. With only a week to write and produce the sketches, it’s actually quite impressive how the SNL team can create unique songs in such a…
Jurassic Park behind-the-scenes stories tend to mirror the movie itself; both are filled with action and excitement. Both also have a streak of humor running right down the middle. Steven Spielberg’s 1993 adventure was more than a blockbuster – it was an outright phenomenon.People went to see it multiple times, dazzled by the groundbreaking visual effects that realistically made…
One of the unusual things about cinema is that even box office hits can fade into obscurity. People can’t wait to see them, and they’re big deals in the moment, but they eventually reach a point where no one talks about them. That’s definitely the case with many 1990s movies. It was a different time….
By this point in its history, Saturday Night Live has become something of an American institution. Premiering in 1975, it has gone on to become a staple of weekend entertainment, skilfully blending sketch comedy with often-biting political commentary. It has also been notable for cultivating a number of formidable comedic talents, and many successful actors got their…
For some celebrities, getting to host the late-night sketch comedy institution Saturday Night Live is a dream come true. For others, it’s just a way to promote their latest project. But for most actors, hosting SNL means getting to do something they wouldn’t ordinarily do. Unlike a movie or a TV show, SNL is live, fast-paced, and often completely ridiculous. While…
Ah, to be young again, and with a metabolism that can forgive a breakfast of French Toast Crunch, a lunch of Doritos 3D and WOW potato chips, and a tall glass of Fruitopia with every meal. The 21st century has been a much more enlightened era, what with its reduced servings of sugar and using…
Movies in the 1990s liked to push cinema in new directions – by pushing the envelope. Though some of these films stirred up controversy, theywere also important projects for the actors who helped bring them to life. Many of these actors have their own perspective on the controversies, some of which may seem tame decades later. At…
The 1990s was an excellent decade for comedies, thanks to talented actors such as Robin Williams, Jim Carrey, and Dana Carvey. Believe it or not, a large number of comedic movies from 1990 through ’99 featured ad-libbed moments. Improvisation is an inextricable aspect of comedy, but extemporaneous scenes rarely appear in movies. Sure, you might see a…
Whether in a brief cameo or a multi-episode story arc, famous people popping up as guest stars on a show has been a common occurrence since the early days of television. While famous actors may still account for the majority of these guest spots, politicians, musicians, and even scientists have shown up on many television…
Saturday Night Live has been known as a launching pad and star maker for many actors and comedians. It is also a place where the people making the casting picks don’t always make the best decisions. Many bright and young talented actors, comedians, and all around funny people have been shown the door, or not even…
