Saturday, May 11, 2013
SNL -- MAY 11, 2013 -- HOST: KRISTEN WIIG with musical guest... VAMPIRE WEEKEND
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE
SNL -- MAY 11, 2013
HOST
KRISTEN WIIG
with Musical Guest
VAMPIRE WEEKEND
See below for a recap of the show:
Kristen Wiig, who was one of the funniest members of the cast until she left the show in 2012, returns to SNL, to host for the first time.
Kristen's films include Bridesmaids, (which she co-wrote), MacGruber, Flight of the Conchords, Adventureland, and Paul.
KRISTEN WIIG ON WIKIPEDIA
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristen_Wiig
KRISTEN WIIG ON IMDB
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1325419/
KRISTEN WIIG ON AMAZON
VAMPIRE WEEKEND is an American indie rock band. Its members are:
Ezra Koenig - lead vocals and guitar
Rostam Batmanglij - backing vocals, guitar and keyboard
Chris Tomson - drums and percussion
Chris Baio - backing vocals and bass
Steve Buscemi - other guy.
Rostam Batmanglij - backing vocals, guitar and keyboard
Chris Tomson - drums and percussion
Chris Baio - backing vocals and bass
Steve Buscemi - other guy.
They have appeared on SNL before, in 2010. Their (3rd) studio album, VAMPIRES OF THE CITY, will be released on Tuesday (5/14/2013).
VAMPIRE WEEKEND ON WIKIPEDIA
VAMPIRE WEEKEND ON IMDB
VAMPIRE WEEKEND ON AMAZON
Here's a recap of the show:
This was a better than average show. The writing, direction and acting all seemed
strong. The sketches were a little
richer, more animated and more inventive (and funnier) than some other recent shows.
COLD OPEN – Congress
added Jody Arias to the list of witnesses at the Get-Hillary hearings to harden
the ratings.
MONOLOG – This didn’t
make complete sense, but it was fun.
1-800-FLOWERS a
commercial for flowers for Mother’s Day.
Ah Mom!
SOAP NET: THE CALIFORNIANS
– This was the best version of this sketch yet.
(It seems like it’s a favorite of
the cast because it is one of the few sketches where they can not keep from
breaking up.) My favorite parts were the slow feint, and washing the mirror.
DISNEY CHANNEL: KOREAN WATER GHOST – Funny. (“OK. Nobody tells dad!”)
Some promos & ads: Ben Affleck is coming for the season
finale. The “More’s Better” commercial was a nice little big hug for mom.
THE LAWRENCE WELK SHOW: SINGING ON THE BEACH –
This was slightly amusing, but it didn’t quite seem to have a point.
VAMPIRE WEEKEND’S
sets were pleasant. No Steve Buscemi.
WEEKEND UPDATE – The
jokes were OK. SECOND HAND NEWS was just really bad jokes. GARTH AND KAT is not
funny, except for GARTH AND KAT who have a great time. (Note:
It’s true: talking at the same time your
scene partner is and saying the same thing is much more fun than watching
someone else do it.)
TARGET LADY – This
is one of Kristen’s weakest characters.
I’d have preferred a sketch with one of her more interesting roles.
DOUGLASTON WELLNESS
CENTER – Acupuncture needles start spouting more
and more fountains of blood. A bloody funny
and yet kind of understated sketch. Best of the night.
EDDY’S – Two sexy
ladies (late 20’s?) and two kids (pre-teen?) on what? A date? Just
strange enough to be confusingly funny.
CLASSY SEXY ELEGLANCE
– Good sketch, and great background dancing.
It seemed like some extra effort went into this show. It was
nice to see Kristen Wiig back.
Labels: Kristen Wiig, Saturday Night Live, SNL, Vampire Weekend
