Music legends pay tribute to punk powerhouse Patti Smith
Patti Smith, an icon of many faces, was fittingly honored with a star-studded concert at Carnegie Hall’s revered Stern Auditorium on March 26. The show, titled “People Have The Power: A Celebration of Patti Smith,” marks the 20th annual “Music…
A24’s black comedy ‘Death of a Unicorn’ star-filled cast takes fantasy to new level
Rating: 4/5 stars A24’s latest production is a wonderfully strange venture into the fantastical. Directed by Alex Scharfman, “Death of a Unicorn” (2025) tells the story of a father and daughter who accidentally kill a unicorn on their way to…
Gaga’s ‘MAYHEM’ tops the charts, marks singer’s return to pop music
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Released on March 7, “MAYHEM” is Lady Gaga’s newest addition to her long repertoire. Where her other albums have had specific sounds/genres, “MAYHEM” is like a perfect mishmash of everything Gaga has ever done while also being…
Chappell Roan conquers country in new single ‘The Giver,’ mixing genres
Rating: 5/5 Chappell Roan certainly gets the job done in her latest single “The Giver,” a pop-country song released on March 13, following months of teasing new music. Roan brings a new flair to both country and pop music, maintaining…
From cheap costumes to disappointing performances: Disney’s live-action ‘Snow White’ flops
Rating: 2.5/5 stars The backlash for the live-action “Snow White” (2025) has been the driving force of the media’s outlook on the movie, so the release was anticipated for negative reasons. The controversy came from comments from the star herself,…
The Academy Awards Ceremony full of special performances, big wins
The 97th Academy Awards presented on March 2 were filled with fun, fabulousness and powerful moments. Hosted by former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien, this year’s Oscars opened with stunning performances by “Wicked” stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo. Grande…
Oswego Film Club’s Genre Fest displays ranges of student talent
Rating: 3/5 stars The 2025 SUNY Oswego Film Club’s Genre Fest featured six student-made romantic dramas, all produced over a single weekend. Requiring both that genre, a specific prop (either a flower or a ring), a high camera angle and…
Award-winning actor Gene Hackman found dead, cause unknown
The award-winning actor Gene Hackman, 95, passed away last Wednesday alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, 63 and one of the couple’s three dogs. Despite Hackman’s advanced age, his death was not due to natural causes. A security guard and property…
Anthony Mackie disappoints in latest Marvel flop ‘Captain America: Brave New World’
Rating: 2.5/5 stars Marvel’s rebuild after the iconic era of “Avengers: Endgame” (2019) had a rocky start on what direction the Marvel Cinematic Universe wants to go. “Captain America: Brave New World” (2025) is one of the new ways Marvel…
Buffalo punk band “Skyway” creates angst music while balancing ‘normal’ adult lives
A Wednesday is not the ideal time of the week for late-night activities with your friends, especially when you all have full-time jobs and children, yet you make the time anyway. That is how Buffalo punk-trio Skyway navigates their day-to-day…
