Some things will never change. The moon and sun will always rise and set, people will live and die, and Chevy Chase will forever be a complete jerk. The problem with Chevy is that not only has he been this way for decades but he’s been called out on it, doesn’t want to change, and doesn’t offer any apology for what a condescending human being he is. While this has been documented on many occasions, it happened again in the most asinine way possible.
Earlier this year, Jason Reitman directed and co-wrote the film “Saturday Night.” It’s a partly fictionalized telling of the 90 something minutes preceding the debut airing of “Saturday Night Live.” We enjoyed the movie, and so did Dan Aykroyd. He gave the film an absolutely glowing review, and heaped praise on the direction, script, and performances.
Reitman sat down for an episode of the “Fly on the Wall” podcast hosted by former “SNL” cast members Dana Carvey and David Spade.
“So, Chevy comes in to watch the movie,” Reitman said. “And he is there with [his wife] Jayni and they watch the film, and he’s in the group, and he comes up to me after and he pats me on the shoulder and goes, ‘Well, you should be embarrassed.'”
Spade seemed to offer up the possibility Chase was being funny, but Reitman didn’t feel like Chase had a positive feeling about the film. Reitman pointed out the portrayal of Chevy was to show he had an ego, but also a vulnerability to him and got humbled, albeit in a pretty outrageous way. If Chevy picked up on any of that, he certainly didn’t share it with Reitman after the screening. Of course, the irony is that in acting this way towards Reitman, Chase just continues to reveal what a bitter and demeaning ass he is.
Regardless of Chevy’s opinion, you should watch “Saturday Night.” It’s also better than anything Chevy has done on film for the last several decades. Reitman should be embarrassed? Have you rewatched “Modern Problems” lately, Chevy? Didn’t think so.
