Akiva Schaffer

The SNL Shorts: Part 2 - Reaching the Masses

Jamie Frevele | Posted 11.22.2009 | Comedy


Jamie Frevele

Yesterday, I talked about how the short films of Saturday Night Live have evolved since the show began. But what about reaching an audience beyond that of the show?

The SNL Shorts: Part 1 - The Beginning of Creative Anarchy

Jamie Frevele | Posted 11.21.2009 | Comedy


Jamie Frevele

That's how I make my day better, at least for a few minutes at a time when I can steal them from the crushing ennui. I watch the SNL Digital Shorts.

Hear Me Out While I Posit That The Wrestler Was Inspired by "Hot Rod"

Jamie Frevele | Posted 04.03.2009 | Entertainment


Jamie Frevele

In the broadest sense, both Randy "The Ram" Robinson and Rod "The...Rod" Kimble are both hell bent on following their true passions, even if it means risking their lives for it.

I'm On A Boat: SNL Digital Short (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.11.2009 | Comedy


T-Pain, Andy Samberg and Akiva Schaffer hit the open waters this week for an SNL digital short. "I'm on a Boat" is a track off Lonely Island's upcomin...

We Like Sportz Video: The Lonely Island's "Just 2 Guyz" Follow Up Debuts

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 01.30.2009 | Media


Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer, and Jorma Taccone's group, The Lonely Island, has posted its follow-up video to the hit "Just 2 Guyz" on YouTube. The g...