Time capsule buried outside Tyler Hall in 1996 unearthed, contents examined
Twenty years ago, Oswego State professors and students buried a time capsule outside Tyler Hall. On Oct. 14 it was unearthed. The project was created by now-retired Oswego State professors Paul Bartow and Karen Bacon during their one-year faculty replacement…
Look at OZ: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ premieres
What if Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion were hobos who constantly hopped trains in search of a better life? That is the fascinating take that director Jonel Langenfeld brings to Oswego State’s “The Wizard of…
Energetic punk rocker Rosenstock releases ‘WORRY.’
Jeff Rosenstock’s new album is called “WORRY.” but the only thing worrying about it is how good it is. Rosenstock is a punk rock journeyman, playing as part of and alongside of all kinds of punk bands and artists for…
Lady Gaga changes style with ease on ‘Joanne’
Oh la la…Gaga is back. Three years after the release of her last solo album, “Artpop,” Lady Gaga has returned with a different taste of music in her new album “Joanne,” receiving mixed reviews since its Oct. 21 release. Mark…
‘Rocky Horror’ feels too safe, disappoints audiences
Forty-one years after its movie premiere, “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is the next musical to receive a television movie makeover. Unlike “Grease,” Fox’s television musical predecessor, “Rocky Horror” was prerecorded and not performed with a studio audience. Also, the…
Creators Keley, Shapiro keep ‘Goliath’ fresh, original
Amazon Prime is one of the many streaming services that have taken cable networks to battle. With more viewers leaving their cable providers in favor of original content elsewhere, Amazon has added another great new series to their docket. “Goliath”…
Career defining acting, controversy, ‘The Birth of a Nation’
To see or not to see? That is the question moviegoers must answer regarding “The Birth of a Nation.” To see the film is to see a wonderfully shot, exceptionally acted, beautifully bloody stroke of genius. The film examines and…
Affleck, supporting cast bring ‘The Accountant’ strength
“The Accountant” sounds like it could have been the worst action movie in the world if it was made in 1986. Lucky for audiences it is made in 2016. For as outrageous as an accountant with high functioning Autism who…
‘Graves’ gives energy, changes ideas around political shows
Political shows can seem like a cookie-cutter formula that repeat the same ideas and plot points. There is always a cheating scandal, always a young-faced, low-level political player who just wants to make his way up the political ladder and…
Green Day ‘Revolution Radio’ familiar
The alternative rock trio Green Day is back at it again with their 12th LP, “Revolution Radio.” Filled with heavy guitar riffs, driving drum beats, politically charged lyrics and Armstrong’s signature vocals, the tracks of “Revolution Radio” are very pop-punk….
