'Lorne' Review: 'SNL' creator takes center stage in laugh-out-loud documentary
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Key Points:
- The documentary "Lorne," directed by Morgan Neville, offers an unprecedented, behind-the-scenes look at Lorne Michaels, the creator and executive producer of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), capturing his life and work over two years.
- Featuring interviews with numerous SNL alumni and famous comedians, the film highlights Michaels' enigmatic personality, unique work habits, and his lasting influence on the show and comedy at large.
- The documentary balances humor with insights into SNL's challenges and reinventions, emphasizing Michaels' central role in the show's 50-year legacy.
- "Lorne" explores the question of who Michaels really is, suggesting that SNL itself reflects his character, and notes the uncertainty about the show's future once he retires.
- The film is praised as a funny and nostalgic tribute to Michaels and SNL's cultural impact, currently in theaters with an R rating for language and a sexual reference.
