New light-hearted Dreamworks film lacks plot originality
Rating: 3.5/5 stars Dreamworks Animation has quite an up-and-down portfolio of films under its belt. For every “Shrek 2” and “Kung Fu Panda,” there is a “Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken” and “The Boss Baby.” You never know what the quality…
Bob Dylan’s live tour album ‘keeps the fire’ alive
Rating: 5/5 stars Bob Dylan and The Band have released an assortment of tracks from their iconic two-month tour across North America from 50 year ago. “The 1974 Live Recordings Sampler” is the second album the tour has produced, the…
Living Writers guest Ryan Lee Wong’s book brings important political conversation to campus
Rating: 3.5/5 stars As a pivotal election approaches, Ryan Lee Wong’s “Which Side Are You On,” chosen for this year’s Oswego Reading Initiative, offers a timely reminder of the importance of political engagement. The novel explores key issues such as…
Nostalgic horror flick “Longlegs” fumbles intricate plot
Rating: 3.5/5 stars Writer and Director Oz Perkins (“Gretel and Hansel”) did a fantastic job with his latest horror film “Longlegs.” The film opens with an excerpt from the 1971 song “Bang a Gong” by T. Rex, which begins with…
Oswego Film Club hosts annual ‘Fresh Fest’
The Oswego Film Club held its annual Fresh Fest on Sept. 22, screening eight short films produced entirely by randomly assigned teams of students in 36 hours. The screened films were diverse and generally enjoyable – but some stood out…
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” bends the rules of religion and social media in documentary
Reality television is no stranger to diving into the weird sides of any group whether that is people’s weird addictions or a family with quintuplets (five children born in the same pregnancy). So it is no surprise that another reality…
“Chimp Crazy” unleashes chaos on the dangers ofexotic pets
I love my dog, I love my cats, I love my fish; but never will I love anything the way Tonia Haddix loves chimpanzees. If you have ever wondered what it looks like when people develop unhealthy attachments to large,…
Stars wow audiences with VMA fashion, performances
The Video Music Awards took place on Sept. 11 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The VMAs showcase the year’s most popular music videos and feature memorable performances by many beloved celebrities. This year’s award show was hosted…
Linkin Park new band member causes controversy amid new release of “The Emptiness Machine”
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Seven years after Chester Bennington’s untimely death through suicide, Linkin Park has made their return with new song, “The Emptiness Machine” released on Sept. 5. This will be the second track on their new album “From Zero,”…
Pink Floyd member releases fifth studio solo album
Rating: 5/5 stars Pink Floyd alum David Gilmour has released his fifth studio album, “Luck and Strange,” his first release following a nine-year hiatus from the music industry. Much like the early experimental work of Pink Floyd, “Luck and Strange”…
