Thriller will have you turning ‘Red’
It is relatively safe to say that Bruce Willis was a poster child for the modern action movie. His role as John McClane in the original "Die Hard" movie in 1988 single-handedly made him a perfect model for the action…
Cookin’ in style
I believe in family tradition. Mine is eating macaroni on Sunday. Nothing compares to a table with the full spread of Italian bread, sausage, fettuccini, meatballs, – basically you’re your favorite Italian food and it’s probably on my table –…
Diner offers taste of nostalgia
Mom and Pop’s Soda Shop & Eatery, located on 23 E. Utica St., takes patrons back in time to a 1950s soda shop, with plentiful food and a charming atmosphere. Situated on the East Side of town, it is often…
Technology Triumphs
Upon hearing both Dan Black and Dragonette were headed to Buffalo’s Big Orbit Soundlab and the cover for getting in was a mere $12, I had to rearrange my schedule for the 8th, 9th and 10th of August to make…
‘Come Around Sundown’ disappoints
There are two words that sum up "Come Around Sundown," the fifth album from the renowned southern-rock band Kings of Leon: mildly disappointing. The album includes some of the best songs the band has ever recorded, but it’s bogged down…
Finger Eleven electrifies with new album
Canadian rock band Finger Eleven released their fifth album, "Life Turns Electric," on October 5. The band is recognized most for their hard-core and fast-paced rock music, including the popular and sultry single "Paralyzer" from their previous album. "Life Turns…
Game producer speaks to students
Jeff Gardiner, video game producer and Oswego State alum, spoke to Oswego State’s Living Writer Series on Monday, Oct. 11. In his presentation, Gardiner discussed narrative in video games and how writers can pursue a career in the video game…
Duo shines in comedy
It’s that time of year again. The time when we are bombarded with movie premieres in what I like to call the Fall Movie Marathon. Lets face it, the movies that are presented to us either do really well by…
Craven film lacks ‘Soul’
Wes Craven’s name used to mean something in the world of horror. He created the knife-handed serial killer Freddy Krueger, an icon of the slasher genre, and in 1996, Craven’s "Scream" was a hilarious spoof of slasher movies and as…
What Laura Says Interview
I had a chance to speak with up-and-coming Arizona band "What Laura Says" about their inspirations, experiences and their excellent new album "Bloom Creek." 1. Who is Laura? How did you come to personify what she says? Laura is that…
