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Category: Media & Culture

Banned books week

Book bans soar in U.S. schools, largely in Republican-led states

April 22nd, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Core Topics, Education, Media & Culture

“Book bans, gassed up by state legislation pushed by conservative officials and groups, are stacking up at an alarming rate,” The Los Angeles Times reports.

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Red Netflix envelope

As Netflix ends DVD rentals, too many movies risk being forgotten

April 21st, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Media & Culture

Film critic and movie recommendation newsletter author Ty Burr reacts to Netflix’s decision to kill off its DVD and Blu-ray disc rental by mail business.

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SNL First Warm Day of the Year Red Carpet Cold Open

SNL captures the essence of springtime park activities in seasonally themed cold open

April 16th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the eighteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Ana de Armas, with Karol G as the musical guest, including the spring in a park cold open.

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Trump Easter cold open

SNL delivers a fresh roast of Donald Trump in Easter cold open

April 9th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the sixteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Molly Shannon, with Jonas Brothers as the musical guest, including the Trump Easter cold open. 

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Trump sings in SNL Trump indictment cold open

SNL reacts to the indictment of Donald Trump

April 2nd, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the sixteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Quinta Brunson, with Lil Yachty as the musical guest, including the Trump indictment cold open.

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SNL Oscars Red Carpet cold open

SNL needles George Santos again while poking fun at the Oscars

March 12th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the fifteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Jenna Ortega, with The 1975 as the musical guest, including the Oscars Red Carpet cold open. 

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SNL's Fox Dominion cold open

SNL skewers Murdoch’s Fox over Dominion lawsuit

March 5th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the fourteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Travis Kelce, with Kelsea Ballerini as the musical guest, including the Fox Dominion cold open.

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Trump train visit cold open

SNL’s James Austin Johnson mocks Trump’s visit to East Palestine, Ohio

February 26th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the thirteenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Woody Harrelson, with Jack White as the musical guest, including the Trump train visit cold open.

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What makes a perfect sunset from KING5

Winter is the perfect time to catch a sunset, here’s why

February 10th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Media & Culture

KING5’s Leah Pezzetti: “There are many factors that can add to a vibrant sunset, and winter lends itself to these conditions. Here’s a look at the science behind the perfect sunset.”

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President Biden delivering 2023 SOTU

David Jolly, Adam Kinzinger, other reasonable right wing commentators praise Biden’s SOTU address

February 7th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Media & Culture

Here’s a roundup of some of the best comments on President Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address from former and current Republicans who decided to share their thoughts on the speech.

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SNL classified documents cold open

SNL spoofs Southwest Airlines, insurance companies, and Merrick Garland

January 29th, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the tenth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Michael B. Jordan, with Lil Baby as the musical guest, including the classified press conference cold open. 

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SNL spoofs George Santos

SNL spoofs NFL playoffs coverage and roasts George Santos

January 22nd, 2023 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the ninth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Aubrey Plaza, with Sam Smith (and Kim Petras) as musical guests, including the Fox playoffs cold open.

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Cecily Strong bids SNL farewell

Cecily Strong bids farewell to SNL in Christmas episode

December 18th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the eighth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Austin Butler, with Lizzo as the musical guest, including the Trump NFT cold open and Cecily Strong’s goodbye.

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Martin Short and Steve Martin

SNL gets into the holiday spirit with hosts Steve Martin and Martin Short

December 11th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the seventh episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Steve Martin and Martin Short, with the PNW’s own Brandi Carlile as the musical guest.

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Herschel Walker SNL cold open

SNL skewers Herschel Walker and Senate Republicans as Georgia runoff date approaches

December 4th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the sixth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Keke Palmer, with SZA as the musical guest, including the Herschel Walker cold open.

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Still from another SNL Fox & Friends cold open

SNL lampoons Republicans after “terrible week for the GOP”

November 13th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the sixth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Dave Chappelle, with Black Star as the musical guest.

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Amy Schumer on SNL

SNL host Amy Schumer implores viewers to vote in midterms

November 5th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the fifth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Amy Schumer, with Steve Lacy as the musical guest, including Cecily Strong’s Tammy the Trucker segment on Weekend Update.

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David S. Pumpkins returns

David S. Pumpkins, Drunk Uncle make much-appreciated return to SNL

October 30th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Holidays, Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the fourth episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Jack Harlow, who also performed as the musical guest, including the triumphant return of David S. Pumpkins.

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SNL January 6th hearing cold open

SNL spoofs the most recent January 6th Select Committee hearing

October 16th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the third episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Megan Thee Stallion, who also performed as the musical guest, including the January 6th Select Committee cold open.

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SNL: So you think you won't snap

SNL rolls out another game show concept for the times we’re in: “So you think you won’t snap?”

October 9th, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the second episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Brendan Gleeson, with WILLOW as the musical guest.

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SNL ManningCast cold open

SNL returns for forty-eighth season with many cast changes; skewers itself in meta cold open

October 2nd, 2022 Andrew Villeneuve Humor & Satire, Media & Culture

Watch highlights from the inaugural episode of SNL’s forty-eighth season, hosted by Miles Teller, with Kendrick Lamar as the musical guest, including the ManningCast cold open.

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