The Cold Open

The Cold Open is The Omnicosm’s newsletter about SNL. From Bill Kuchman, The Cold Open pulls on over a decade of writing about the iconic late-night series. (The Cold Open was previously Deep SNL Thoughts.)

178 articles (Page 11)

Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts

Michael B. Jordan strips, trips and eats spaghetti

The ‘Creed III’ star hosts a great show, while Kenan Thompson, Heidi Gardner, Mikey Day and Andrew Dismukes lead a full team effort from the cast.

Bill Kuchman Jan 29, 2023

Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts

Aubrey Plaza brings her ‘I’m a freak’ vibe to a disjointed episode

Bowen Yang’s George Santos steals the show, we visit ‘The Black Lotus,’ and there’s a mini ‘Parks and Rec’ reunion.

Bill Kuchman Jan 22, 2023

Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts

It’s a ‘Blue Christmas’ as Cecily Strong says goodbye to ‘SNL’

Austin Butler hosts, Strong wraps up her ‘SNL’ career, Trump pitches his NFT cards and, um, what’s up with that pervert lurking in the window?

Bill Kuchman Dec 18, 2022

Popculturology • Deep SNL Thoughts

Let’s sing about ignoring our anxieties in an unhealthy way

Steve Martin and Martin Short host what’s basically the show’s Christmas episode.

Bill Kuchman Dec 11, 2022

The lost 'SNL' generation

Was Lorne Michaels' love of celebrity guests worth it? PLUS: Gunn and Safran burn down the DCEU, Cody returns in new 'Bad Batch' trailer, Matt Lucas leaves 'Great British Bake Off.'

Bill Kuchman Dec 8, 2022