The Oswegonian

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‘Nobodies’ debuts with star-studded cameos

Nowadays it seems just about every network and online streaming service is looking to add to their lists of original content. That is precisely TV Land’s objective with the premiere of their newest sitcom, “Nobodies.” The show follows the ensemble…

Look at Oz: Oswego Open Mic Night evolves

With piles of homework assignments and hectic schedules this semester, Oswego State students may find themselves needing to step back from their coffee cup laden desk. Lifestyles Center Peer Mentor Stacy Palacious invites students to “get out of their room…

Goldfrapp’s similar sounds, rough lyrics exhaust listeners

It is late in the evening and the whole family is in the living room eating dinner. A car commercial pops up on the TV showing a young woman cruising down a highway in a 2017 Toyota Prius. Suddenly, a…

Holmes takes shot, ‘Crashing’ satisfies viewers

Judd Apatow should be considered one of the pioneers of modern comedy. Starting his career on “The Larry Sanders Show,” he then executive produced the short-lived cult classic “Freaks and Geeks,” which brought the world the likes of Seth Rogen,…

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Cast’s biggest stars shine in Sony Pictures’ film ‘Life’

Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick provided one of the most original and refreshing screenplays in quite some time with 2016’s “Deadpool,” the wildly popular box office smash that was able to take the superhero genre and spin it on its…

Bassist Thundercat remains strong, ‘Drunk’ conquers

Stephen Bruner is a musician’s musician, a man whose work has spanned close to two decades and an extremely gifted bassist who continues to improve his craft.

‘13 Reasons Why’ intrigues viewers with contoversial topics

When books are developed into movies and TV shows, it is often said that the book is better than the movie or show, but “13 Reasons Why” is an exception. The latest series from Netflix tells the story of Hannah…

Ensemble cast boosts HBO’s mini-series ‘Big Little Lies’

“Big Little Lies,” which could also be called “cool houses on the beach,” is another huge project under the HBO banner. Based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, “Big Little Lies” has allstars on all of its fronts. The show…

‘Shots Fired’ leaves audiences with important messages

One of the more uneasy programs that will premiere on television this year is “Shots Fired,” which tackles a current hot button issue in the U.S.: Police violence. Right from the opening scene, where a police officer guns down what…

‘Get Out’ amazes audiences, provokes deeper thought

“Get Out” is a well thought-out, stirring masterpiece that brings more meaning to the screen than any other mindless thriller, leaving audience members’ eyes open to the symbolic truth of American racism. It tells a story of a young African-American…