The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

‘Ouija: Origins of Evil’ gives fans story from original film

Playing with a ouija board as a kid is almost a rite of passage which was made of some friends asking spirits questions about the future, relationships and secrets. Although “Ouija 2: Origin of Evil” shows that there is nothing…

‘Inferno’ provides less supsense, details than book

Inferno for “Inferno.” Never has a trailer been so misleading. The Robert Langdon thriller series has a repeated plot like the “Bourne” series, except that it is not good. Viewers expected “Inferno” to be the best film of the Robert…

LeBlanc’s ‘Man with a Plan’ another played-out sitcom

“Man with A Plan” was supposed to be the rebirth of great comedy from Matt LeBlanc (“Episodes”). LeBlanc is known for the “smooth talking” Joey Tribbiani on the ‘90s classic “Friends” and who currently plays a warped version of himself…

Look at OZ: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ premieres

What if Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were hobos who constantly hopped trains in search of a better life? That is the fascinating take that director Jonel Langenfeld brings to Oswego State’s “The Wizard of…

Laker Review

Energetic punk rocker Rosenstock releases ‘WORRY.’

Jeff Rosenstock’s new album is called “WORRY.” but the only thing worrying about it is how good it is. Rosenstock is a punk rock journeyman, playing as part of and alongside of all kinds of punk bands and artists for…

Lady Gaga changes style with ease on ‘Joanne’

Oh la la
Gaga is back. Three years after the release of her last solo album, “Artpop,” Lady Gaga has returned with a different taste of music in her new album “Joanne,” receiving mixed reviews since its Oct. 21 release. Mark…

‘Rocky Horror’ feels too safe, disappoints audiences

Forty-one years after its movie premiere, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is the next musical to receive a television movie makeover. Unlike “Grease,” Fox’s television musical predecessor, “Rocky Horror” was prerecorded and not performed with a studio audience. Also, the…

‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ drags scenes, repeats jokes

When it comes to Tyler Perry movies, viewers typically know what to expect when going in the cinemas; comedy paired with highly dark and emotional side stories that leave fans laughing and contemplating. “Boo! A Madea Halloween” left audiences more…

Lesser known Netflix horrors give frights, terrify

Halloween has been known as a time for trick or treating, prank-filled nights and, in recent years, staying in your room watching anything scary on Netflix. Although Netflix is full of great movies that fall under horror, thriller or various…