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.
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Average NPTV Morning Show experience
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Saturday Night is a nice little piece of nostalgia but unfortunately not much more. And I really, really wanted to love this movie. I mostly agree with the consensus; it’s a beautifully shot movie with a fun premise held together by a young cast of impressionists ... sounds familiar. Reitman Jr. cleverly filmed the movie in real time. While the movie looks great, it doesn’t evoke what I felt the first time I saw SNL’s seasons 1-5. Instead it may remind you of Birdman's chaotic and claustrophobic hallways scenes with less tension. Maybe Birdman’s tension works because you're anxiously waiting for the shot to cut. A lot of scenes work in Saturday Night but the pacing is off when it all comes together. The movie doesn’t ever sing. Ya know? A tight concept that literally shows you the countdown needs a rhythm. Also it would help if your supporting actors stop saying you can try again next week.