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At 23:30 on October 11, 1975, a fierce group of young comedians and writers changed television forever. Find out what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes before the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live (1975). Matt Wood stars as John Belushi on Saturday Night, see the rest of the cast and their real-life co-stars. .. Dan Aykroyd was the only original SNL cast member to read the script.. As the show goes live, John Belushi enters the frame 39 seconds late through the door. Lorne Michaels: Look, I’m Lorne Michaels, I’m the producer of “Saturday Night”.
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Lorne Michaels: [sarcastically] Yes, all night.. the movie opens with a Lorne Michaels quote: "The show doesn’t go on because it’s ready, it goes on because it’s 11:30.". Featured in Eddie Murphy, le roi noir d'Hollywood (2023). Ixoo ‘Chickenweed’ ChawzWritten by Don Cento and Martin GarnerPerformed by Don Cento and Martin Garner. As someone who grew up with Saturday Night Live (SNL) playing in the background most Saturday nights, thanks to my parents, it’s no surprise that I developed a deep affection for the show. Over the years, the format and the talent involved have only improved. Even though I’m part of an era with names like Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, and Tina Fey, I’ve always looked back fondly on the classic episodes.
There are sketches from decades past that I still revisit because they are so iconic
Of course, all of this made me interested in the movie Saturday Night, which is now in theaters. And if you’re a fan of the show, especially one old enough to have experienced the original 1970s cast, here’s why you should definitely check this one out. Most people view Saturday Night Live as a light-hearted, simple watch, a way to get a few late-night laughs. But what many don’t realize is how chaotic and stressful it was to air the series, especially in the early days. The film delves into the behind-the-scenes madness leading up to the premiere episode on October 11, 1975. Ninety minutes before airing, the set was still unfinished, people were getting fired, mistakes were happening left and right. It was a whirlwind of confusion and stress, and the film puts you right in the middle of it.
It’s a thrill ride without a single dull moment
From the moment you’re thrown onto the set, there’s an undeniable energy as everyone works hard to get things ready. Directed by Jason Reitman, Saturday Night looks like his best work since 2009’s Up in the Air. His direction injects the film with a kinetic, almost frantic energy, perfectly capturing the chaos of a live production on the brink of collapse. The cast delivers outstanding performances, each embracing the high-octane tone that Reitman has clearly set. Dylan O’Brien portrays Dan Aykroyd perfectly, Cory Michael Smith captures the essence of Chevy Chase, and Nicholas Braun impressively balances two different characters throughout the film. However, the standout by far is Gabriel LaBelle as Lorne Michaels, the mastermind behind it all. LaBelle, who was solid in Spielberg’s The Fabelmans, truly shines here, delivering an outstanding performance that underpins the entire film.
I was expecting a conclusion, but still, it felt like a few more beats could have been achieved before the logout started
His portrayal of Michaels is stunning, he takes over the film almost entirely, with only a few scenes where he is not the focal point. Now, while Saturday Night excels at capturing the essence of its characters and infusing humor to make the audience laugh, it has one significant flaw: It stretches the plausibility of how all of this could happen in just 90 minutes. Although the film is not intended to show sketches from SNL itself, I couldn’t help but feel that the story ends a bit abruptly.