The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

DATE

Dec. 23, 2024

Morgan Altland

Netflix’s: ‘Iron Fist,’ slow build, satisfying payoff

Upon initial release, “Iron Fist” received a lot of criticism from fans and reviewers alike. Before the first episode streamed, many gave the series harsh judgments for white washing the title character, although the character is white in the comics….

‘Untouchable’ triumphs, The Cairo Gang amazes

The Cariro Gang is set to release their latest album, “Untouchable,” on March 24 under Ty Segall’s division of record label Drag City, called GOD?. The album demonstrates how the group has honed their skill throughout the years and has…

‘Making history’ shows lazy screenwriting, limits laughs

Many have been asked, “If you could travel to any point in history, when would it be?” Some would choose to go back to see the Renaissance era to see some of their favorite works created, others to the era…

‘The Boss Baby’ tries hard, misses mark comedically

Grab a bottle or a briefcase and get ready for DreamWorks’ latest animated film, “Boss Baby.” Tim (Miles Christopher Bakshi, “Shrek Forever After”) has the perfect life with his family, playing games and getting stories and songs before he falls…

Rings

No audience or viewer likes to pay to view the same thing twice. This idea was slightly challenged back when “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was released, but after the initial and very unavoidable, hype died out people began to…

Laker Review

Look at Oz: 54th annual Student Art Exhibition

Oswego State’s art department is starting the new semester off big with the 54th Annual Juried Student Exhibition hosted in the Tyler Hall Art Gallery. The event will take place Feb. 3 to 19, with a reception and judging taking…

‘Doctor Strange’ shows hope for franchise’s future

Marvel has made many transitions over the years since “Iron Man” started the current Marvel Cinematic Universe. With few failures among a sea of successful pictures, it appears that even though they have their missteps, Marvel can barely do wrong….

Look at Oz: Ailey II enchants audience

On Nov. 2, students were able to witness an intense and incredible display of dancing. The group Ailey II performed in front of a sold out Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall and left with a standing ovation from the audience….

‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ drags scenes, repeats jokes

When it comes to Tyler Perry movies, viewers typically know what to expect when going in the cinemas; comedy paired with highly dark and emotional side stories that leave fans laughing and contemplating. “Boo! A Madea Halloween” left audiences more…

‘Insecure’ tackles race, identity issues, captures attention

Race is an ever-evolving topic. It is more than a simple idea or an easy answer. Race can be seen differently by different people and can be an important part a person’s identity. HBO’s new series “Insecure” dives into the…