Join Jason Zinoman, culture critic for The New York Times, and Slate's Nadira Goffe for a dive into 50 years of SNL's cultural influence! They explore memorable moments from the iconic sketch show and discuss QuestLove's documentary on its musical legacy. Goffe also reflects on Kendrick Lamar’s powerful Super Bowl halftime performance, analyzing its blend of artistry and social commentary. The conversation wraps with thoughts on the animated film 'Flo' and its unique storytelling, revealing insights into modern cinema's evolution.
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SNL's Monocultural Impact
SNL is one of the last gasps of monoculture, spanning generations and transcending quality.
It acts as a cultural mirror, reflecting different eras and personal memories.
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SNL and Generational Shifts
SNL's impact is tied to viewers' ages; favorite eras often correlate with adolescence.
It evolves from counterculture to establishment, impacting cultural relevance.
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SNL's playground virality
Julia Turner's 11-year-old sons are avid SNL fans.
SNL content goes viral, even before the internet, spreading through playgrounds and impacting children.
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Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson
Oz Rodriguez
This documentary examines the musical legacy of Saturday Night Live, covering its half-century run. It includes interviews with cast and crew members, musical guests, and the show's house band. The film delves into key musical performances, the show's relationship with the New York music scene, and the evolution of popular music styles. It highlights significant moments such as Elvis Costello's live song switch, the debut of hip-hop acts, and controversial performances like Sinéad O'Connor's and Rage Against the Machine's.
On this week’s show, the hosts reflect on 50 years of music, culture, and comedy with the 50th anniversary of SNL and QuestLove’s new documentary Ladies & Gentlemen…50 Years of SNL Music. For that, the team is joined by Jason Zinoman, critic at large for culture at The New York Times.
Then they discuss the Oscar-nominated animated film Flow – where we follow the adventures of an unlikely group of animals led by a curious black cat.
Finally, Slate culture writer Nadira Goffe joins to talk about Kendrick Lamar’s “double whammy” of a Super Bowl halftime show. Read her article reflecting on the performance here.
In the exclusive Slate Plus segment, the panel invites Jason Zinoman back to discuss his article on standup comedy’s move to soften the punchline in exchange for a long, humor-infused setup.
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