SNL Cinematic Universe

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.

Sat, Apr 5 | 12:00-1:00pm

Ladies and Gentlemen, Jim Pitt: A Conversation About Booking Music at SNL, Conan & Kimmel

In conjunction with the SNL Cinematic Universe series, the Belcourt presents a conversation with former SNL music booker Jim Pitt.

Sat, Apr 5 at 4:45pm, 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, 9:00pm | Thu, Apr 10 at 3:10pm, 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 SNL regular 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 Schnikes! 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