The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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‘Last Night in Soho’ flirts with several genres, picks none

The latest Edgar Wright (“Shaun of the Dead”) film, “Last Night in Soho” is a psychological thriller featuring Anya Taylor-Joy (“The Queen’s Gambit,”) Thomasin McKenzie (“Jojo Rabbit,) and Matt Smith (“The Crown”). The film sees Wright attempt another serious and…

New novel ‘So, This is Christmas’ gets readers in holiday spirit

Need a break from all the Halloween horror and maybe even a little sneak peek into what books are in store for the holiday season? If not, too bad because it is that time of year for some of the…

‘Faces’ reminds Mac Miller fans of late artist’s talent

“Faces” was the 11th mixtape released by late hip-hop and rap icon Mac Miller. The tape was originally released for free download in 2014, but it was not until Oct. 15 of this year that Miller’s estate released it on…

‘Wheel of Time’ series promises exciting fantasy story

When thinking about big-name movie or TV franchises within the fantasy genre, it is hard to look past the big names such as “The Lord of the Rings” or “Game of Thrones.” In recent years, we have seen streaming services…

Indie-pop artist Ritt Momney stuns with sophomore album

“Sunny Boy,” the sophomore album from Ritt Momney, the indie-pop singer-songwriter hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah, stuns with its laid back, bright sound.  After gaining recognition for the breakthrough single, “Young Adult,” Ritt Momney released his first studio album…

“American Horror Story” new season falls short with messy ending

In an unprecedented move, “American Horror Story” creators Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk (“Glee”) announced the series’ 10th season would be a package deal, showcasing two separate stories over a 10 episode span. Appropriately titled “Double Feature,” the season is…

England-based musician Cosmo Sheldrake releases three songs

Cosmo Sheldrake (“Cuckoo Song”), an England-based musician that incorporates natural sounds into his music, has released an EP of three songs. TOAST, a British clothing company that promotes environmental sustainability in an industry dominated by unsustainable fast fashion, commissioned the…

Visually impressive ‘Dune’ honors Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel

From a troubled film to a forgotten miniseries, Frank Herbert’s “Dune” has grown infamously complicated to translate from page to screen. With a deep lore and expansive sci-fi world to depict, it once seemed impossible to adapt the novel without…

Elton John’s ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ brings something for everyone

Elton John (“Rocketman”) released his much anticipated album, “The Lockdown Sessions,” on Oct. 22, and it has something for every music listener. John’s 32nd studio album, “The Lockdown Sessions” is made up of 16 tracks that feature a different collaboration…