‘Saturday Night’ Shifts Two Weeks Earlier With Platform Release in September

As a movie connoisseur with over three decades of cinematic exploration under my belt, I must say that the upcoming release of “Saturday Night” by Columbia Pictures piques my interest immensely. The three-step platform release strategy is reminiscent of the gradual rise of a comedic phoenix, and I can’t help but feel a sense of anticipation akin to the buildup to the first live broadcast of Saturday Night Live itself.


Columbia Pictures is expanding its release rollout for Jason Reitman’s “Saturday Night.”

Initially set for a nationwide premiere on October 11, 2024, the movie has been revised to undergo a three-phase rollout instead. Firstly, it will debut exclusively in Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto on September 27. Subsequently, it will have a limited release on October 4, and finally, it will be shown nationwide on October 11.

1975 saw the portrayal of the turbulent 90-minute period preceding the debut of NBC’s enduring comedy series, “Saturday Night Live,” on television.

I’m part of a grand ensemble, featuring Gabriel LaBelle, who made waves as Lorne Michaels, Rachel Sennott as Rosie Shuster, Cory Michael Smith portraying Chevy Chase, Dylan O’Brien as Dan Aykroyd, Matt Wood embodying John Belushi, Lamorne Morris bringing Garrett Morris to life, and Nicholas Braun taking on dual roles, portraying both Andy Kaufman and Jim Henson in this production.

Peter Debruge, the main film critic for EbMaster, noted in his review that Reitman explores a pivotal moment in television history that significantly altered America’s perception of humor. This shift was hinted at by cultural pioneers like Lenny Bruce, Cheech and Chong, and the show’s initial host, George Carlin (portrayed by Matthew Rhys). It’s beneficial that Reitman, who collaborated with Gil Kenan on the script, chose to tackle this project now, after a prolonged period of struggle in his career following “Juno.” His experiences with failure make this endeavor more authentic. Despite SNL setting numerous records, it’s crucial for the film to depict potential failures for its success. In the end, it’s the characters who ultimately get the last laugh.>

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2024-09-07 03:16