The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 22, 2024

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Year: 2018

Top 10 movies to check out in theaters this holiday season

2018 may be coming to a close, but Hollywood is showing no signs of slowing down. From blockbuster spectacles to family pleasers and dramatic award contenders, December 2018 is filled to the brim with films worth time and money. Here…

Ocasio-Cortez demands affordable rent

Last week, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made history as the youngest woman to ever be elected to Congress in the U.S. Soon after, she made headlines for a reason much closer to home for other young adults. In an interview with The…

‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ shatters conventions, still proves mediocre

“Ralph Breaks the Internet” is not nearly as good as the first film, but it may be perfect for a parent looking for a funny film to teach their kids some lessons on friendship. The two biggest complaints against the…

Rest in peace, Stan Lee – comic book icon passes away at 95

The world of comic books and movies, and just the world in general, was rocked on Nov. 12 with the passing of comic guru Stan Lee. Despite being 95 and revealed to have been battling pneumonia, Lee was still able…

‘Creed II’ proves strong, emotional addition to ‘Rocky’ series

Director Ryan Coogler’s “Creed” turned out to be a hit both at the box office and with critics and fans of the series. It had an old-fashioned, classic “Rocky” movie feel to it but with a more contemporary style of…

AMC learns nothing by dragging 2 beloved shows into feature films

AMC is making waves, headlines and some horrible decisions after announcing two of its most prominent series are looking to continue franchises in feature-length films. For viewers that are asked, “Wait, you still watch ‘The Walking Dead?’”- hang in there…

‘Widows’ proves late 2018 dud, sacrifices story for confusion

At this point, it is safe to say 2018 has not been a great year for film. It has not even been a good year. Some even say it is one of the worst years for film, and “Widows” depicts…

Satanic Temple launches formal complaint against Netflix show

Just a few days after Netflix’s “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” remake, “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” aired, the show garnered criticism from none other than the Satanic Temple itself. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the temple, said the show’s use of the…

‘Green Book’ builds on old themes with new friendships

Leave it to the guy who directed “Dumb and Dumber” and “Shallow Hal” to give us one of the best movies of the year. Yeah, that guy. “Green Book” is charming, funny, heartwarming and profound, all due to the direction…

Netflix unleashes mind-tripping new series with ‘Maniac’

Netflix’s sci-fi miniseries “Maniac” was released on Sept. 21. It features a star-studded cast with the likes of Jonah Hill (“Mid90s”) and Emma Stone (“Battle of the Sexes”). This limited series consisted of 10 mind-bending episodes with many twists and…