So, I just read this article about Ana de Armas’ hosting debut on SNL, and let me tell you, it was a hot mess! The article talks about how her acting skills were overshadowed by the poorly written sketches that made the show feel like it was for the dogs.
Basically, the author feels that Ana de Armas wasn’t given the opportunity to shine because of the weak writing. And from my personal experience of watching SNL, I can totally see where the author is coming from. It’s a shame because Ana de Armas is a talented actress, but the writing on this episode just wasn’t up to par.
But, let’s not completely throw Ana de Armas under the bus because she did have some funny moments, like when she played Marilyn Monroe in a sketch about a time-traveling toilet. Yes, that was actually a sketch on the show.
Overall, I think the main takeaway from this article is that good writing is key to a successful SNL episode, even if you have a talented host. And considering how influential SNL has been in shaping America’s pop culture and political discourse, it’s important that they keep the bar high.
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