After all the hype about a potential Jack Smith cold open, we get this somewhat low-key open. Not sure how I feel. I admire the show not going the predictable route and all, but it feels like a lazy choice to do such a cold open to me. Marcello has decent energy as Marco Rubio, and while I chuckled at his "Little Marco" line at the start, the rest of his part did nothing for me. Although, his delivery was pretty impressive.
January 27, 2024 – Dakota Johnson / Justin Timberlake (S49 E10)
Cold Opening - NFL Championship Sunday panelists lament the end of football season Nice visual with JAJMukes being the very first thing this episode opens up with. I also have no familiarity with Jim Nantz, but I am sure James’ impression is spot-on, as it is as layered vocally as his other ones. I appreciate …
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February 28, 2015 – Dakota Johnson / Alabama Shakes (S40 E14)
Cold Opening - Giuliani Birdman Boy, Taran is not even putting any effort in sounding like Giuliani, although the eventual replacement is not in any way better… Oh, I LOVE the twist with this turning into a Birdman parody, a very creative premise for a political cold open. A very solid Michael Keaton impression from …
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