Saturday Night (2024)

United States of America

Comedy, Drama

Columbia Pictures, Right of Way Films

Gabriel LaBelle, Rachel Sennott, Cooper Hoffman, Dylan O'Brien, Cory Michael Smith, Lamorne Morris

Jason Reitman

Jason Reitman, Gil Kenan

Taglines: The revolution begins at 11:30.

new york city, chaos, 1970s, biography, based on true story, sketch comedy, live television, live studio audience, mischievous, hilarious

At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television forever. This is the story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live.

Reviews:

Author: msbreviews
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://talkingfilms.net/saturday-night-review-capturing-the-chaos-and-magic-of-snls-first-broadcast/ "Saturday Night successfully captures the frenetic energy and spontaneous magic of the behind-the-scenes world of SNL, transporting us to the heart of the organized chaos of a live broadcast. Through engaging camera work and fast-paced editing, Jason Reitman and his team recreate the palpable nervousness and unique humor that shaped an iconic show. It's a celebration of the talents who came together to create one of the most enduring, influential phenomena in television history. An irresistible tribute to all who dared to dream big, even when success seemed unlikely." Rating: B+