The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Month: September 2015

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‘We Are Your Friends’ proves predictable, enjoyable

How do you become a millionaire electronic dance music (EDM) superstar such as David Guetta or Calvin Harris? Step one: “Get your head out of that laptop and start listening to what the real world is trying to tell you.”…

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‘Wet Hot American Summer’ prequel brings fans back to camp

“Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp” had fans of the films and those new to the franchise laughing from minute one. If you have not seen the film “Wet Hot American Summer,” check it out before the show,…

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Best of Netflix: ‘Freaks and Geeks’ features ‘90’s nostalgia

We can all think of one show that we feel should’ve gone on longer than it did. One of those shows is “Freaks and Geeks,” which ended after one season and was ranked number one on TV Guide’s list of…

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Latest releases have adventures for everyone

“Broken Sword 5: The Serpent’s Curse,” a mystery released in 2013, is now available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as of Friday, Sept. 4. The mystery takes place in Paris where a fearless American teams up with a French…

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‘Sinister 2’ introduces new types of horror

Turn the lights off in your bedroom, turn the sound up on your TV, but lock all the doors and windows if you choose to watch “Sinister 2” in the safe confinement of your home. If you choose to watch…

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ keeps hip-hop icons alive

“Straight Outta Compton” is a 2015 biographical drama based on the notorious hip-hop group N.W.A. The film is named after their 1988 debut studio album. Director F. Gary Gray took over after John Singleton fell through as director. It stars…

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‘Hitman: Agent 47’ Fails to Kill Opening Weekend

Take every action movie cliché you can think of: the damsel in distress, the seemingly unstoppable bad guy, the unflinching anti-hero and the head of the evil corporation, bent on getting his way no matter what the cost. Now, add…

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‘American Ultra’: High Action, Low Results

A common criticism of modern Hollywood is a noticeable lack of original films and an over-reliance on sequels, reboots and spinoffs of pre-existing properties. Although “American Ultra” is an original feature, it struggles to provide a consistently fun and engaging…

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Summer Video Game Releases have Something for Everyone.

It’s that time of year again: football season. The one thing all video game playing football fanatics look forward to is here, “Madden 16.” EA Sports took training to the next level this year to cut out the time spent…

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‘Mr. Robot’ Keeps Audience Hooked all Summer Long

“Mr. Robot” might just be the breakout show you haven’t watched yet. The USA original series premiered a full month before its air date on the Internet and other video on demand services, on May 27. From there, the internet…