SNL Cinematic Universe

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In 1975, a ragtag group of misfits took to the stage and changed the course of comedy for all time. They might not have been ready for prime time when they arrived at Studio 8H, but their tenure at Lorne Michaels’ generation-defining sketch show prepared them for the big time. This modest collection of some of the great cinematic exploits of Saturday Night Live’s most iconic writers and performers celebrates the distinct comedic stylings of a true American institution celebrating its 50th anniversary this year.

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Upcoming Screenings

Fri, Mar 28 at 6:45pm | Sun, Mar 30 at 4:40pm

SATURDAY NIGHT

Where to start with a 21-film tribute to 50 years of Saturday Night Live? Right at the beginning… Jason Reitman’s 2024 film captures the frenzied hours in the lead-up to its very first episode as a motley bunch of then-unknown and untrained young comedians prepare to step into a revolutionary spotlight that will change history and make them all stars. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Fri, Mar 28 at 9:00pm | Sat, Mar 29 at 11:35am | Sun, Mar 30 at 7:00pm

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Comedian Andy Kaufman — frequent guest on SNL including its first episode — honed his craft on stage before moving to the screen. This new documentary dives into his perplexing career, blurring the lines between reality and performance, leaving audiences questioning the true essence of this enigmatic figure even nearly 40 years after his alleged passing. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sat, Mar 29 at 1:45pm, 9:00pm | Mon, Mar 31 at 3:00pm, 8:00pm

THE BLUES BROTHERS

Sprung from a SNL skit, written by co-star Dan Aykroyd and director John Landis, and cast to the gills with R&B legends. Jake and Elwood Blues are on a mission from God. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sat, Mar 29 at 4:30pm | Tue, Apr 1 at 3:30pm, 8:00pm

THREE AMIGOS!

SNL producer Lorne Michaels teamed up with Steve Martin, Randy Newman and John Landis to create this tale of a trio of silver-screen heroes (Steve Martin, Chevy Chase, Martin Short). Summoned to a Mexican village believing it's just a "personal appearance," they find they're up against real banditos. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sun, Mar 30 at 12:20pm | Thu, Apr 3 at 5:45pm

GILDA LIVE

This filmed version of Gilda Radner’s one-woman show finds the comedian revisiting characters made popular on SNL. Boosted by a full slate of SNL writers and directed by Mike Nichols and Lorne Michaels, GILDA LIVE also features appearances by SNL mainstays Paul Shaffer and Father Guido Sarducci, as well as a rare on-screen appearance by composer Howard Shore. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sun, Mar 30 at 2:30pm | Wed, Apr 2 at 7:00pm

CADDYSHACK

The worlds of SNL and SCTV collide when Harold Ramis teamed up with then-SNL writer Brian-Doyle-Murrary for this Chevy Chase and Bill Murray vehicle — set amid the misadventures and denizens of an exclusive country club populated by the likes of Rodney Dangerfield, Ted Knight (his final role) and an elusive gopher. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Wed, Apr 2 at 9:15pm | Sun, Apr 6 at 7:00pm

BILLY MADISON

Spoiled and dimwitted Billy Madison must repeat grades 1-12 to prove he's worthy of inheriting his father's hotel empire. Hilarious hijinks ensue as Billy navigates schoolyard bullies, falls for his teacher, and faces off against a ruthless rival in this classic Adam Sandler comedy, co-written by frequent collaborator and SNL head writer/producer Tim Herlihy. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Thu, Apr 3 at 8:00pm | Sun, Apr 6 at 4:55pm

CONEHEADS (35mm)

When the National Guard fires on an unresponsive craft in American airspace, its alien inhabitants (Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin) crash near Manhattan and must assimilate to life in suburbia while waiting for their rescue — despite their odd appearance and monotone voices. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe and screening in 35mm.

Fri, Apr 4 at 9:40pm | Tue, Apr 8 at 7:00pm

BEVERLY HILLS COP

A freewheeling Detroit cop (Eddie Murphy) pursuing a murder investigation finds himself working within the very different culture of Beverly Hills. Filmed at the height of Murphy’s success at SNL, it made the comedian a massive star, launched a #1-selling soundtrack, and did much to establish the action-comedy as the biggest genre of the ‘80s. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Fri, Apr 4 at Midnight

MACGRUBER

Former special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down his arch-enemy, Dieter Von Cunth, a madman bent on destroying Washington, D.C., in this explosive action comedy based on the popular recurring SNL sketch. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sat, Apr 5 at 9:45pm | Tue, Apr 8 at 9:15pm

STEP BROTHERS

When their parents marry, two aimless middle-aged men (Will Ferrell, John C. Reilly) are forced to become roommates. Co-written by Ferrell, Reilly and former SNL writer-turned-director Adam McKay, STEP BROTHERS is the crown jewel and third film in a lengthy run of successful Ferrell/McKay collaborations. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sat, Apr 5 at Midnight

HOT ROD

This brainchild of digital shorts pioneers The Lonely Island follows a hapless amateur stuntman as he hatches a scheme to raise money for his stepfather’s heart operation — and then...kick his ass. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sun, Apr 6 at 2:45pm | Thu, Apr 10 at 9:50pm

MEAN GIRLS

Mathletics, subterfuge and an ethically-induced riot all ensue in Tina Fey's feature screenwriting debut about the shifting loyalties and objectives of a group of high school girls. Fey and SNL cohort Amy Poehler co-star. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Mon, Apr 7 at 5:50pm, 8:00pm | Fri, Apr 11 at 7:00pm

A MIGHTY WIND (35mm)

When folk icon Irving Steinbloom passed away, he left a legacy of music and a family of performers he had shepherded to folk stardom. The fourth film in a string of belly laugh-inducing mockumentaries from SNL cast member Christopher Guest. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe and screening in 35mm.

Wed, Apr 9 at 7:00pm

Double Feature: GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) + GHOSTBUSTERS (2016)

Suit up for spirits and this double feature of ghost-busting, each representative of two distinct eras of SNL-culled casts: the original 1984 version starring Bill Murray and Dan Akyroyd, among others, followed by the 2016 reboot starring Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Fri, Apr 11 at 9:05pm | Sun, Apr 13 at 7:15pm

DIRTY WORK (35mm)

Another in the long line of SNL cast-member-and-writer collaborations, Norm Macdonald and Fred Wolf teamed up for this film about two friends (Macdonald, Artie Lange) who start a revenge-for-hire business. When an unscrupulous client dodges payment, they create a revenge scheme of their own. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe and screening in 35mm.

Sat, Apr 12 at 6:45pm | Sun, Apr 13 at 2:30pm

BRIDESMAIDS

Annie (Kristen Wiig) has hit a rough patch and gets in way over her head when she takes on the maid of honor role in her best friend Lillian's (Maya Rudolph) wedding. Determined to succeed, Annie leads a hilarious hodgepodge of bridesmaids (including fellow SNL-er Melissa McCarthy) on a wild ride down the road to the big event. Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Sat, Apr 12 at 9:20pm | Sun, Apr 13 at 5:05pm

TOMMY BOY

After his auto-parts tycoon father dies, his underachieving son (Chris Farley) teams up with a snide accountant (David Spade) to try to sell 500,000 brake pads in order to save the family business. Holy Scnike! Part of SNL Cinematic Universe

Mon, Apr 14 at 2:45pm, 7:00pm

Double Feature: WAYNE’S WORLD + WAYNE’S WORLD 2

Loveable party-time slackers Wayne and Garth have an excellent midwestern public access cable show, and keeping it going takes some doing! We’re closing out this whole shebang with a double feature of totally mental spew. We’re not worthy! Part of SNL Cinematic Universe