Heroes get remembered but ‘Legends’ never die
This year marks the 25th anniversary of one of the most famous and innovative game franchises around: “The Legend of Zelda.” Nintendo has concluded their year long celebration with the release of “The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword” for Wii,…
Tablets rule holiday gifts
Thanksgiving is over; people have already eaten their fill of turkey and pepper-sprayed each other to get to the good Black Friday deals, and now we are nearing the frantic sprint to the official holiday season. This year, some of…
‘El Camino’ rides band’s past success
It has been quite a year for The Black Keys. Still riding the Grammy-winning success of last year’s critically and commercially successful album “Brothers,” the duo has finally emerged as one of the most prominent bands in modern rock after…
Hyperion Quartet brings unique energy
The Hyperion String Quartet earned an audience of eager ears, filling Sheldon Hall’s Ballroom Wednesday night. The first piece that was presented was, Piano Quintet in G Minor, Op. 57, by Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975). Shostakovich begins with heightened energy, trading…
Music faculty perform ‘Contemporary American Favorites’
Sunday’s performance of “Contemporary American Favorites” expressed sentiments of poetry and theatrical appeal. Presented by Oswego State’s music department, Elisabeth Kisselstein performed short operatic pieces written by classic American composers of the 19th and 20th centuries. Pianist Rebecca Horning, adjunct…
Theatre production sweet as ‘Honey’
w“As Bees in Honey Drown” is a satire about artists in pursuit of success, and what the price of success really is. It opens with a goofy, lighthearted tone, and appears fairly whimsical for most of the first act. Hilarious,…
‘Immortals’ fails to keep spirit alive
The much-anticipated “Immortals” excels in the visual department but fails in everything else needed to make a good movie. Viewers will be left satisfied, but a few minutes after the credits roll everyone will be scratching their heads trying to…
Video game fans should not forget this ‘Anniversary’
“Halo: Combat Evolved” was the game that helped to introduce the original Xbox console to the masses. Ten years ago, Bungie introduced a revolutionary first-person shooter to continue with its previous successes in PC gaming. “Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary” is…
‘Mario 3D Land’ brings hero to new dimension
After several exemplary iterations in recent years, Nintendo’s Mario series finally arrives on their newly touted 3DS system. “Super Mario 3D Land” brings the Italian plumber into the third dimension, literally, as the game makes use of the 3D capabilities…
Album worth ‘Caring’ for
Last year when hip-hop star Drake dropped his debut album, “Thank Me Later,” he made enormous waves in the industry. Critics went so far as to say that he is changed the sound of hip-hop. In a way, it was…
