Jerrod Carmichael Makes A Splash On Saturday Night Live, And Oscars Jokes Basically Guest Starred | SlashFilm Reviews

If you tuned in to "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, you might have found yourself asking, "Who is Jerrod Carmichael, and why is he hosting the show?" The comedian may have created and starred in his own NBC sitcom, appropriately titled "The Carmichael Show," but it only lasted three seasons, and it wasn't exactly a "Seinfeld"-level hit. There's also a chance that you might recognize him as one of the frat boys from the "Neighbors" film franchise. But Carmichael's greatest success comes from his stand-up comedy career, and he proved that very well with a monologue that managed to address the pop culture frenzy surrounding the 2022 Oscars controversy heard 'round the world without actually bringing up any of the names involved or even the specifics of the incident itself. 

Unfortunately, this wasn't the only appearance that the tired subject made throughout this episode of "SNL." Thankfully, there were a variety of fantastic sketches that didn't need the crutch of a headline-making celebrity misstep to spark laughter. 

So, let's dig into the Jerrod Carmichael-hosted episode of "Saturday Night Live."

The Best

Short-Ass Movies - Look, it's not just because this is /Film that this came out on top as the best sketch of the night. It's simply a fantastic premise, a well-written rap, a slickly produced track, and it let's Pete Davidson do one of two things that he consistently knocks out of the park (the other being stand-up bits at the Weekend Update desk). Who of us hasn't scrolled through the endless streaming services at our disposal to find the shortest feature film we can squeeze in before bed. Aside from the great rap itself, the roster of titles included, whether they qualify as a short-ass movie or get dismissed as being far too long, makes it even better. Just a great sketch all around.

Shop TV - We've seen the home shopping television framework on "SNL" many times before, and it typically involves something going horrifically wrong or being incredible inappropriately. This qualifies as both, with Jerrod Carmichael showing off a Rainbow Brite-inspired doll known as Rhylee Rainbowlocks. Aside from the technicolor design, the doll is named for the hair that kids can cut and style before magically regrowing the hair to do it all over again. But then the source of the doll's growing hair is revealed, and it's all downhill from there. Cecily Strong and Mikey Day as these enthusiastic Southern hosts reacting in horror to this inadvertently inappropriate doll is already good enough, but Carmichael trying to explain it away with technical "Dollmaking 101" certainly adds to the hilarity. The cherry on top is ending with a callback to the beginning of the sketch, and it's nice to see that "SNL" can perfectly end a sketch when they put their mind to it. 

Story - Awkward Kyle Mooney can be hit or miss, but when he hits, it hits pretty damn hard. In this case, Mooney is Heidi Gardner's cousin who is visiting her in New York City. He's so desperate to enjoy himself and seem cool that it's just a little too much when he reacts to an average story from Jerrod Carmichael. It's cringeworthy comedy at its best, and it just keeps getting worse. But the pièce de résistance is the end when Mooney just can't handle that he's embarrassed himself. It's capped off by physical comedy that's executed so well that Gardner clearly breaks when everything on the table is knocked down. That's the good stuff.

The Average

Scattering Remains - Man, this sketch could have been one of the best of the night. This funeral service takes a dark turn when the typical scattering of a deceased family member's remains ends up being the entire body thrown over the end of a cliff. It's not just the physical comedy, but the audio used to depict the sound of the body falling down the cliffside. It's so loud and cartoonish, like a bunch of junk was thrown over instead of a body. While Andrew Dismukes and Jerrod Carmichael's dry approach to their misstep is hilarious, the pacing of the dialogue makes it feel rather stilted, and it really takes the wind of the sketch's sails. Plus, the conclusion of this sketch is rather clunky. But even so, it was still one of the better sketches of the night.

Baby Clothes - On the surface, this sketch might seem based on the inappropriate nature of the phrases on these new Oshkosh shirts. However, what's great about this sketch is how it speaks to the inherent silliness that we allow from heteronormative perspectives with gender-based shirts. That's not to say that some of these shirts can't be cute on unsuspecting babies, but if any kind of relationship or gender dynamic was represented in the same way on children, it would create an uproar on Fox News that would last for at least a week. There's still some hilarity that comes from the framing of the advertisement itself, especially reactions from Bowen Yang, but it's the commentary that works best. 

Post-COVID Game Show - Even though the premise of this sketch is almost too simple and silly, the way it's played by Kate McKinnon, Bowen Yang, Sarah Sherman, and Jerrod Carmichael makes it feel a little less elementary. In particular, I loved the part where the contestants answer McKinnon as she rhetorically asks herself, "What's wrong with me?" But this sketch also had pacing issues where it felt like there were silences that lasted just a little too long, on top of being maybe a tad too broad.

The Worst

Seat Fillers - Welp, we knew that "SNL" was going to touch upon the Oscars controversy that erupted after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on live television after a joke the comedian made about Jada Pinkett-Smith's shaved head. However, this was the second attempt at mining the incident for comedy (we'll get to that later), and it certainly wasn't the last. Aside from the parade of Weekend Update jokes about what happened, this was the most direct riff on the moment itself, and it just felt unnecessary. Furthermore, the set-up for the sketch is just far too basic to be worth entering the conversation nearly a week later. Though Carmichael and Mooney reacting at the Oscars ceremony itself wasn't without amusement, it wasn't good enough to justify its existence. They should have just stuck with Jerrod Carmichael's opening monologue and half of the Weekend Update jokes.

Fox & Friends: Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings (Cold Open) - It should come as no surprise that the political cold open was again the worst of the night. Having said that, there were two commendable parts of this sketch. Kenan Thompson's work as Clarence Thomas allowed him to bat clean-up and bring laughs to an otherwise disappointing sketch. And you can always rely on Cecily Strong as Judge Jeanine Pirro. It's just a shame the rest of the sketch doesn't work very well, especially when you have Alex Moffat, Heidi Gardner, and Mikey Day doing great impersonations of the "Fox & Friends" buffoons.

Weekend Update

Almost the entire first half of Weekend Update was focused on the Oscars controversy involving Chris Rock and Will Smith. They tried to lead-in cleverly with a misdirect about Vladimir Putin, and then they really leaned in. Granted, the punchlines are much more varied than simply mocking the incident itself, unlike the aforementioned, unimpressive sketch, they're not really adding much to the conversation that was had throughout the entire week. However, even though Che's defense of Rock (and presumably many others) not knowing that Jada Pinkett Smith had alopecia feels a little misguided, the punchline about comedians being held responsible for the insecurities of others (especially when it comes to not being aware of details in certain people's lives) is much better than the manner in which it's set up. 

Thankfully, the rest of Weekend Update made up for the overflow of Oscars jokes. Jost's riff on Senator Lindsey Graham looking like he wants to be part of an orgy in the aforementioned headline was aces, and Che even made a joke tied into a radio show appearance where he made it sound like he would be leaving the Weekend Update desk. Watch the second part of Weekend Update right here.

Senator Marsha Blackburn on Judge Jackson's Confirmation Hearings - Cecily Strong doesn't quite have the same streak of political personalities that someone like Kate McKinnon has on the show, but when she impersonates a prominent government figure, she knocks it out of the park. This Weekend Update appearance by Senator Marsha Blackburn, who had some ludicrous moments during the confirmation hearings for SCOTUS nominee Judge Jackson, is thoroughly enjoyable. But sadly, that's because it's unfortunately painfully accurate.

O.J. Simpson on Will Smith's Oscar Slap - After Jerrod Carmichael's opening monologue (we'll get to that next), the obvious sketch attempt, and the barrage of Weekend Update jokes, you might have thought we were done with Will Smith. But the Weekend Update desk had one more riff. Thankfully, this one isn't actually about the incident itself. Instead, it's merely a launching point for Kenan Thompson to give a great performance as O.J. Simpson, who is hilarious concerned about having awards and accolades taken away from him. It may not be the most timely or relevant take on the incident, but it's certainly much better than almost all the other comedic takes that have arrived this week.

The Host

Jerrod Carmichael is an outstanding stand-up comedian, so it should come as no surprise that he walked out onto the "SNL" stage comfortable as hell. He knows how to work a crowd, and much like the many stand-up comics who have monologue'd before him, this one is a stand-up bit through and through. However, what's supremely impressive is that this entire bit is predicated on the Oscars controversy with Chris Rock and Will Smith. But much like John Mulaney's bit about a horse running rampant through a hospital as a comedic metaphor for the Donald Trump presidency, Carmichael does this entire bit without mentioning any specifics about the event and instead focuses on the pop culture cycle that has followed in the week since then. Carmichael even makes a joke at the expense of Lorne Michaels and addresses him directly during the monologue. If you were impressed by this, then you simply must seek out Carmichael's stand-up specials.

With that out of the way, I must say that Carmichael wasn't the best sketch comedy performer. It's not that he doesn't have good comedic timing or delivery, but he wasn't really given an opportunity to do anything except be himself with various wigs and costumes. Carmichael also stumbled over some lines and flubbed punchlines. That happens to some of the best, seasoned cast members, but in this case, Carmichael didn't have much that made him stand out. Even though he gave a decent comedic performance overall, it wasn't exactly remarkable. But I certainly wouldn't mind seeing him get the chance to do it again.

The MVP

Cecily Strong - Even though her appearances throughout the night weren't always in the best sketches, Strong was easily a high point whenever she was on screen. In fact, Strong also gets point for her off-screen work as the voiceover in the Oshkosh commercial for baby clothes. It's something that she frequently does whenever there's a commercial parody for Target, Old Navy, Kohl's and plenty of other companies, and it often goes overlooked, but it deserves just as much recognition as any other comedic turn. Sometimes the best comedic performance doesn't stand out, but in this case, Strong was the clear MVP. 

The Final Word

With an untested, more obscure host taking the stage, "SNL" still came back with a solid episode, even if it relied too much on a specific pop culture moment that has already worn out its welcome in the news cycle. Thankfully, even though Carmichael isn't the best sketch comic, he's still funny enough to deliver an amusing episode of "SNL." For those looking for what will likely be a little more sensational episode, Jake Gyllenhaal will be hosting next week (just after "Ambulance" arrives in theaters), and considering the last "SNL" appearance by Taylor Swift, audiences are curious to see what happens. Stay tuned.

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A QUIET PLACE PART II is the story of a family trying to survive in a post-apocalyptic world. After Lee (John Krasinski) dies, his wife Evelyn (Emily Blunt) and her deaf daughter Regan (Millicent Simmonds) are able to eliminate the creatures that attack their residence. They both along with Evelyn’s son Marcus (Noah Jupe) and her new-born baby then leave as their house is destroyed. They attempt to search for other survivors and this takes them to a fenced-off area. Evelyn accidentally sets off a sound alarm while Marcus steps into a bear trap and the pain compels him to scream loudly. A creature runs to attack them but he gets killed as Regan disorients him using her cochlear implant while Evelyn fires at the creature. They run into an abandoned steel foundry where an old friend, Emmett (Cillian Murphy), takes them to his soundproof underground hideout. Emmett reveals that he has lost his family including his wife in the attack. At the hideout, Marcus discovers that the song ‘Beyond The Sea’ is playing on the radio. Emmett says that it’s been playing on the radio continuously since four months. Regan realizes based on Lee’s research that this song is giving a hint that the survivors are ‘beyond the sea’ in a nearby island. She shares her idea with Marcus that she wants to reach this island and meet the survivors and then plan a way to eliminate the creatures. A scared Marcus asks her to stay put. Regan, however, runs away. Evelyn begs Emmett to find Regan and get her back. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

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JUNGLE CRUISE is the story of a trio trying to find a magical Tree that can cure all illnesses. In 1556, Don Aguirre (Edgar Ramirez) leads Spanish conquistadors to South America in search of the Lágrimas de Cristal Tree aka Tears of the Moon, whose flowers can cure illnesses, heal injuries and lift curses. Most conquistadors die due to jungle-related illnesses. Don Aguirre and a few of his associates are rescued by the Guardians of the Tree. They are healed using the Tree’s flowers. When Don Aguirre asks the tribal chief about the Tree’s location, the latter refuses. Don Aguirre then sets their village on fire. Before his death, the tribal chief curses Don Aguirre and his associates. Due to the curse, they can’t leave the sight of the river again and they can neither live nor die. In 1916, MacGregor Houghton (Jack Whitehall) requests the members of the Royal Anthropological And Diverse Adventure Society, London for access to an ancient Arrowhead recovered by a certain Dr Albert Falls. The members of the society, however, refuse permission. MacGregor’s sister, Dr Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt), a botanist, sneaks into the Society building and steals the Arrowhead. She is looking to find Tears of the Moon and feels that the Arrowhead can help her in locating the Tree. While she steals the Arrowhead, she also almost gets caught by Prince Joachim (Jesse Plemons), an ambitious German royal who is also seeking the Tree. MacGregor and Lily then arrive at Porto Velho, Brazil, from where the Tree’s location is the nearest. They hire skipper Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson), who offers the cheapest cruise ride of the Amazon river and who’s perceived to be quite tough and knowledgeable about the topography. The adventure begins but it's not going to be an easy one. The route is dangerous and moreover, Prince Joachim has also reached Porto Velho. To find the Tree and defeat Team Lily, he locates Don Aguirre and his associates and gets them back to ‘life’. On the other hand, Lily realizes that Frank is mysterious and has been lying to her the whole time about several things. What happens next forms the rest of the film.

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SHANG-CHI AND THE LEGEND OF THE TEN RINGS begins with the introduction of a man named Xu Wenwu, who finds the mystical ten rings that grant him immortality and great powers. The plot follows Wenwu as he amasses an army of warriors called the Ten Rings and conquers many kingdoms and topples governments throughout history. In 1996, Wenwu begins searching for the village of Ta Lo, which is said to harbour various mythical beasts, in order to expand his power. He finds the entrance of the village, but is stopped from entering by the village's guardian, Ying Li. The two eventually fall in love and have two children, Xu Shang-Chi and Xu Xialing. Wenwu abandons the ten rings and his organization to be with his family. However, Li is eventually murdered by the Iron Gang, old rivals of the Ten Rings, and Wenwu once again takes up the rings to massacre them and resume his criminal activities. Shang-Chi is brought to the Ten Rings' compound to be trained in all forms of combat by the Death Dealer, a high-ranking member of the Ten Rings. At the age of 14, Shang-Chi is sent by Wenwu to assassinate the leader of the Iron Gang. After fulfilling his mission, a traumatized Shang-Chi abandons the Ten Rings and escapes to the United States, where he adopts the name Shaun. Years later, Shaun AKA Shang-Chi is living in San Francisco and working as valet with his best friend, Katy Chen. One day while on the way to work on the Muni Metro, Shang-Chi and Katy are attacked by members of the Ten Rings led by Razor Fist. Despite fighting them off, Shang-Chi discovers that his pendant given to him by his mother has been taken by them. Fearing that the Ten Rings are going after Xialing for her pendant, Shang-Chi decides to track her down and reveals his past to Katy, who agrees to help him. They eventually find her at an underground fight club in Macau, of which she is the owner; Xialing expresses her resentment towards Shang-Chi for abandoning their family and their father for neglecting her. The fight club is then attacked by a regiment of the Ten Rings led by Death Dealer. Wenwu unexpectedly arrives during the attack and captures Shang-Chi, Katy and Xialing. Once captured they are taken back to Wenwu’s compound, and told that he is on a quest to save his wife, their mother who is being held captive. However, Shang-Chi, Katy and Xialing escape and make their way to the village only to realize that their father had been duped by an evil being and to protect all life on earth they will now have to face their father Wenwu, the leader of the Ten Rings.

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Truth that hurts many, should be buried deep so that no one should know about it. Although the skeletons of the past cannot be stopped from coming out of the grave. <i><b>The Bobby Scandal</b></i> fiddles with the subject that led to the resignation of a CM, a PM facing heat in the Parliament and a deeply buried truth. Who was <b><i>Bobby</i></b>? What were the reasons behind her death? Was it a Murder or a Suicide? Who meddled in the investigation? Why was the case shifted to the CBI? There are more questions than answers!