It's remarkable how Coneheads managed to be one of the few films based on Saturday Night Live that actually works, particularly given how much time had passed since the original Conehead segments were broadcast. This film arrived at a point when SNL hadn’t yet declined into what it is now. The movie features an impressive ensemble cast, even in the minor parts. It assembled many of the leading comedic figures o…

The 1993 film "Coneheads," directed by Steve Barron, tells the story of Beldar (Dan Aykroyd) and Prymatt (Jane Curtin), a couple from Remulak who are accidentally left on Earth during a scouting mission intended to prepare the planet for conquest. The movie follows their experiences as they try to navigate life while evading the INS (Michael McKean & David Spade), relocating to a suburban neighborhood, raising a chil…

While there are other films adapted from Saturday Night Live that could be considered superior—perhaps ‘The Blues Brothers’ or either of the ‘Wayne's World’ movies come to mind—this one certainly ranks among the very best and is within the top five ever produced. Laraine Newman and Jane Curtin deserve more recognition as comedic performers; they were essential figures who helped sustain the show during its peak years…