VIDEO ‘SNL’ Skits From Last Night: Watch Cold Open, Weekend Update Shares LSD Oscar Reviews

“Saturday Night Live” opened up its latest episode by taking aim at the White House’s recent meeting with social media influencers on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

The episode was hosted by actress Zoe Kravitz and featured musical guest Rosalia. Along with trying to find some comedy in President Joe Biden’s response to the Ukraine invasion, “SNL” also touched on Oscar-nominated films with the help of the show’s resident movie critic.

Here are some of the notable sketches from the 15th episode of “Saturday Night Live” Season 47.

Cold Open

The NBC comedy sketch show kicked off the night by mocking last week’s White House meeting that briefed about 30 social media creators who have been covering the Russian invasion.

In the sketch, President Biden, played by James Austin Johnson, met with TikTok stars to get help on how to fight back against Russia and President Vladimir Putin.

One of the influencers introduced was an “actress from the CW,” played by Chloe Fineman. “While Putin might have tanks and bombs, there’s something even more powerful we can attack him with: poems,” Fineman proposed.

When White House press secretary Jen Psaki, played by Kate McKinnon, asked for useful suggestions, Fineman said, “Here are five ways to stop the war in Ukraine,” and proceeded to dance while pointing at different spots in the air.

The routine left Biden confused until Psaki explained the influencer was “expecting text to show up.”

Along with several other social media creators, including a 12-year-old girl who turned out to be “alt-right,” Bowen Yang was the last to arrive as “that guy who does a bunch of insane tricks using the toilet plunger stuck to my nipple.”

Despite his odd attire, Yang wrapped up the sketch as the voice of reason. “You know, the idea of asking TikTok stars how to fight Russia might sound like a joke, but remember, they said the same thing about the radio in World War II,” Yang said.

“Never underestimate the importance of new technology and how it reaches young people in ways you can never understand.”

Weekend Update

The “SNL” fake news segment saw the return of ​​the show’s resident film critic Terry Fink, played by Alex Moffat, to share his reviews of this year’s Oscar-nominated movies.

Fink told co-anchor Colin Jost that he managed to watch every nominated film as well as every movie from the past year over the last 48 hours. However, Fink revealed he had some help. “All thanks to a little multivitamin I take called LSD,” he explained.

First up was Fink’s thoughts on “The Power of the Dog,” which has been nominated for several awards, including best picture.

“Who let this dog out of the closet? That’s the question posed by director Jane Campion in this hysterical gay Western,” he said.

“Benedict Cumberbatch rides high as the titular Dog the Bounty Hunter — that is, until bizarrely stepping through the screen just to make fun of my undies in the voice of my middle school bully. Aside from that, it’s the best movie I’ve ever seen.”

Fink’s other reviews included the Disney movie “Encanto” and “Belfast.” He also admitted his behavior during the latter film resulted in him being “forcibly removed by Regal Cinemas’ strongest teens.”

Opening Monologue

As a first-time host, Kravitz was expected to give a memorable monologue. However, as she reflected on her new role as Catwoman in “The Batman” film, she was interrupted by several other Catwomen.

McKinnon was the first to join Kravitz on stage by dressing up as “Catwoman from the 90s,” which appeared to be similar to the costume worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in the 1992 movie “Batman Returns.”

After a brief conversation, Kravitz attempted to return to the monologue, but McKinnon decided to use the “cat signal” to summon another Catwoman.

Moments later, Ego Nwodim joined the ladies on stage, portraying Eartha Kitt as Catwoman from the 1960s “Batman” television series.

When Kravitz suggested they turn off the “cat signal” to prevent any more people from showing up, Aidy Bryant appeared but described herself as “more of a cat lady.”

The last person to arrive was Chris Redd, who portrayed Katt Williams. Although he wasn’t a Catwoman, he described himself as being, “a lover of women, meow,” and insisted on joining the group.

“Saturday Night Live” airs at 11:30 p.m. ET on NBC.