The Oswegonian

The Independent Student Newspaper of Oswego State

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Dec. 24, 2024

Film

‘The Diplomat’ delivers tense drama and suspenseful cliffhangers

Rating: 5/5 stars Netflix has released “The Diplomat,” a short series of eight episodes about an hour each. Starting with a serene moment, the show then drops viewers literally like a bomb into the center of the action. The first…

‘Murder Mystery 2’ travels to India, favors comedy over intellect

Rating: 4/5 stars Nick (Adam Sandler, “Hustle”) and Audrey Spitz (Jennifer Aniston, “Dumplin’”) are once again back to being messy and solving crimes in the comedic “Murder Mystery 2.” The couple embarks on a dangerously silly adventure as they attempt…

‘Barbie’ trailer brings anticipation of pink-hued comedic brilliance

Rating: 5/5 stars The official trailer for “Barbie” dropped April 4 and its attention to detail has everyone talking. Just under two minutes long, it has over 18 million views and 10,000 comments on the Warner Bros. YouTube page.  The…

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ exerts fun cinematic experience for viewers

Rating: 4.5/5 stars “Jumpman” also known as Mario, is one of the most iconic faces in pop culture and video games as a medium. He is “the” mascot when it comes to Nintendo. The red-hatted, overall-wearing Italian plumber has had…

‘Tetris’ satisfies viewers with retelling of nostalgic video game

Rating: 3.5/5 stars “Tetris,” like the game, is a really fun movie. The story tells of not just the development behind the game, but of every party involved. The likes of Japan’s Nintendo and Bulletproof Software, fought the British Maxwell…

‘Scream VI’ proves to be lulling, repetitive for viewers

Rating: 3/5 stars “Scream VI” is a direct sequel to “Scream V” and revival of the series, “Scream,” which started in 2022. You do not have to watch all of the movies in the franchise to understand “Scream VI,” but…

‘SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods’ fulfills audience expectations

“SHAZAM! Fury of the Gods”  is the long-awaited sequel to 2019’s “SHAZAM!” which follows the story of Billy Batson (Asher Angel; “Darby and the Dead”), a foster kid that is bullied and harassed at school. All that changes when a…

‘Cocaine Bear’ leaves audiences roaring in their seats with laughter

Rating: 4/5 stars If you are looking for a movie that will make you audibly gasp and laugh at the same time, look no further than thriller movie “Cocaine Bear,” starring Alden Ehrenreich (“Fair Play”), Keri Russel (“Antlers”), O’Shea Jackson…

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ fails to sustain exhilaration for audience

Rating: 3/5 stars The newest chapter in the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe aims to introduce the Ant-Man family to higher stakes. The audience is introduced to a new antagonist, Kang, played by the enchanting Johnathan Majors (“Devotion and Creed III”). …

Netflix original romantic comedy falls flat after depending on star actors

Rating: 2/5 stars Unfortunately, you may not be able to forgive the new romantic comedy, starring Reese Witherspoon (“Big Little Lies”) and Ashton Kutcher (“The Ranch”). “Your Place or Mine” had great potential with a decent premise and a great…