The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

Laker Review

‘Game of Thrones’ season one, how the legendary show began

Rating: 4.5 Stars It has been almost eight years since the cultural phenomenon known as “Game of Thrones” premiered on HBO. Adapted from George R. R. Martin’s fantasy book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” the show has endlessly…

‘How to Train Your Dragon 3’ meets expectations, ends trilogy

Rating: 3.5 Stars Nearly a decade ago, “How to Train Your Dragon” introduced audiences to the fantastical world of Berk, with a lovable, underdog protagonist that made everyone want an adorable dragon of their own. Nine years later, and “How…

Oscars 2019 recap: controversy, snubs, surprises

The 91st Academy Awards concluded on Feb. 24, and big surprise, there is much controversy circling it.  “Green Book” pulled the upset of the night and wound up winning Best Picture over the likes of critical darling “Roma” and Queen…

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Robert Rodriguez returns with risky new sci-fi adventure

“Alita: Battle Angel” is the newest film from director Robert Rodriguez (“Sin City: A Dame to Kill For”) and is without question his most ambitious film yet. Not only does this feature carry a staggering $170 million budget, but it…

Academy Awards set to be disappointing fanfare

The Academy that hosts the Oscars is known for pandering to its audience and fans. From letting films win that do not deserve the victory to ignoring brilliant and unpopular works of cinema, the judges are hardly impartial. Is it…

Bale’s latest terrifying transformation provides black look into politics

Dick Cheney was one of the most powerful vice presidents in the history of our country. With a passive George W. Bush as president, he was able to manipulate him as he saw appropriate, and depending on who watches the…

‘The Favourite’ favorite amongst film audiences, Academy

In a shaky year of filmmaking, “The Favourite” finished with a home run. Greek visionary Yorgos Lanthimos (“The Killing of a Sacred Deer”) directs this unique story about a royal power struggle in 18th-century England. The small cast is led…

‘Into The Spiderverse’ breathes new life to superhero genre

Spider-Man has been one of the more polarizing superheroes to date. At first, he seems to be a somewhat simple product of a genetic accident and bad jokes, then he is fighting with the Avengers, and then he is splitting…

‘Happy Death Day 2U’ living proof that money talks, sequels suck

The horror genre is one which has gone through many trials and tribulations over the years, from its original inception with the classic universal monsters in the ‘30s and ‘40s, to the rise of the slasher genre in the late…