The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Nov. 2, 2024

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Ethan Stinson

She-Hulk smashes through fourth wall, packs little punch 

Since the release of “Avengers: Endgame” and the conclusion of the “Infinity Saga,” Marvel Studios seems to have somewhat lost its way in terms of both quality and storytelling. Having put out six films, eight television shows and one special…

Stephen King adaptation ‘Mr. Harrigan’s Phone’ puts excitement on hold

With 65 novels and over 200 short stories to his name, author Stephen King (“Fairy Tale”) has offered up enough story material for the film industry to churn out at least one new film adaptation based on his work almost…

‘Blonde’s’ looks do little to hide ugly narrative underneath

“Blonde” supposedly intends to challenge viewers to look past the looks and status of cultural icon Marilyn Monroe (Ana de Armas, “No Time to Die”) and instead dive deeper into the tortured mind of the true person behind the celebrity:…

‘Hocus Pocus 2’ puts nostalgic spell on cult film’s fans

Despite its critical and box office woes, “Hocus Pocus” has prevailed as a Halloween classic since its 1993 release thanks to its infectious camp, charming, yet cartoonish leads and family-friendly take on the macabre. Naturally, the announcement of the cult…

Oswego chicken restaurants ranked: Popeyes, KFC and Tully’s Tenders 

With Popeyes as its most recent addition, Oswego is currently the home of three fried chicken oriented fast food restaurants, with the others being KFC and Tully’s Tenders. More specifically, each establishment stands out for its offering of chicken tenders…

‘Heathers: The Musical’ slays with dark humor, killer music

Despite its depiction of dark, heavy themes like murder and teen suicide, “Heathers: The Musical:” has gained a significant following out of appreciation for its off-color humor, somewhat jovial tone and energetic musical numbers. Though it has never reached the…