The Incomparable Mothership

754: The Prequel Problem

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Live, from The Incomparable, it’s Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night,” a film that purports to capture the 88 minutes before “Saturday Night Live’s” first live broadcast 50 years ago. All of our panelists agree it’s a well-made movie. There are many actors and comedians playing actors and comedians. But does it all hold together?

"Saturday Night"

Lex Friedman with Monty Ashley, David J. Loehr and Kelly Guimont

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