0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 3/5/2017
Many fans know of Octavia Spencer from the critically acclaimed dramatic roles on her resume, including a recent Oscar nomination for Hidden Figures. But Spencer has dabbled in comedy as well. From Opal the prostitute in Bad Santa to Harriet Tubman on Drunk History, Spencer has shown the comedic chops to make you forget she won […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 2/13/2017
The Grammys are probably the most hated of the major entertainment awards. Fans always think their favorite bands are overlooked, music writers spend most of the night hate-tweeting the event, and even the artists seem put out by the entire show. It doesn’t help that the Grammys are kind of boring and ridiculous at the […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 2/12/2017
The bombastic debut of Melissa McCarthy as White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on last week’s Saturday Night Live, and the subsequent report that former New Jersey Generals owner Donald Trump was upset that Spicer was portrayed by a woman, created a stir on the internet with speculation over which female celebrity should appear next […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 2/5/2017
First-time host Kristen Stewart has spent most of the past five years attempting to shed the public perception of a miserable movie star fueled by her almost weekly appearances on virtually every tabloid cover. After breaking free from the profitable, but terrible Twilight saga, Stewart has starred in a series of smaller, critically acclaimed films (Clouds […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 1/25/2017
On Tuesday, the nominations for the 89th Academy Awards were announced via a global live stream. Among the 24 categories announced were the five nominees for Best Original Song. Nominees for Best Original Song must “consist of words and music, both of which were original and specifically written for the film.” Each year, the nominees […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 1/22/2017
In its first show since the Trump inauguration, Saturday Night Live with host Aziz Ansari take on the new administration. On Friday, WWE Hall of Famer Donald Trump held a sparsely attended presidential inauguration that is sure to usher in one to four years of angry tweets about Saturday Night Live. During the upcoming time […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 1/15/2017
With host Felicity Jones, Saturday Night Live does not begin 2017 with a bang. After a few seasons of trying to find its footing after the loss of key cast members, the first half of season 42 has been a rousing success for Saturday Night Live. Buoyed by possibly the most absurd presidential election in […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/30/2016
The past year in music included great songs from legendary artists, current superstars and up-and-coming musicians ready to make an impact. In a year of upheaval leading to an uncertain future, the songs of 2016 were filled with protest, sadness, and personal statements. As much of a downer as all of that sounds, the biggest […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/29/2016
What music deserved more attention from fans and critics in 2016? Catch up on what you missed. Every year, there are thousands of recordings released by artists on various platforms. The sheer volume of recorded music from every genre is daunting for even the most resilient music fan, so unfortunately some albums or songs get […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/27/2016
A difficult year with the loss of many beloved, legendary artists still managed to provide some excellent music to remember. The past year in music can be summed up pretty easily in one word, death. So many musical greats have died in the last 12 months that the joke about god assembling a super-group got […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/18/2016
The final Saturday Night Live before the month-long holiday break tends to be a highlight of every season with a well-known host (former cast members have hosted four of the last five) and musical guest, a few guest stars, and an overall joyous feeling to stay in tune with the season. All of this makes […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/11/2016
For the better part of a decade, John Cena has been the face of the WWE. However, over the past two years, the jort-wearing, 15-time champion has struck out from the squared circle in an attempt to duplicate the crossover success of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. While Johnson used action films like The Mummy Returns […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 12/4/2016
Few hosts enjoy their week at Saturday Night Live as much as Emma Stone. She’s been rather public about her childhood dream of becoming a cast member before those dreams were dashed by a successful movie career. As a consolation prize, Stone settled for hosting the show she loves twice, but it has been over […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 11/20/2016
Through six episodes, Saturday Night Live is off to one of its best starts in years. The presidential election and Alec Baldwin as Donald Trump are a big reason for a ratings jump this season, but the show’s non-political material has also been stronger. Decisions during the summer like promoting writers Chris Kelly and Sara Schneider, […]
0 comments by Jeremy Klumpp on 11/13/2016
Saturday Night Live was expecting Dave Chappelle to be the most compelling reason for people to tune in this week, but then the election happened and everything changed. Like most of the nation, SNL did not think Donald Trump had a chance to be elected president, and now they find themselves in an awkward situation. Not […]
