Oswego theater department goes Wilde, takes on Victorian classic
Rating: 5/5 stars Last week, the SUNY Oswego Theatre department staged a remarkable production of the raucous comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” at Waterman Theatre in Tyler Hall. Directed by the talented Steven Mazzoccone, a familiar face on the…
Laker Review presents hipster’s guide to Halloween playlist
The average college campus yields several student-run Halloween parties on or shortly before Halloween in an attempt at sustaining the playful youth of life before students become adults. Why should costumes and apple-bobbing end because you are now responsible for…
Jessica Knoll reimagines Ted Bundy story through victims’ eyes
Rating: 3/5 stars True crime is a genre that has been exploited for decades, and the genre has grown exponentially recently through podcasts, television and books. “Bright Young Women” is a book based loosely on the killings of Ted Bundy….
Troye Sivan dances to isolation on queer-focused new album
Rating: 5/5 stars Songs about love, passion and desire are no rarity in the media; modern pop stars such as Katy Perry (“I Think I’m Ready”) and Taylor Swift (“I Can See You”) have laid the groundwork for relationships of…
Indie rock leading ladies release ‘rest’ of recent recordings
Rating: 4/5 stars Despite what the name suggests, the new EP from indie supergroup boygenius (“the record”) is not simply “the rest” of what they recorded for their recent full-length album. In fact, “the rest” is a brand new, consciously…
Eras Tour concert film satisfying despite steep ticket price gimmick
Rating: 4.5/5 stars On Oct. 12, Taylor Swift (“Midnights”) brought her global phenomenon “The Eras Tour” to movie theaters everywhere. Swift’s tour is known for having an intense demand for tickets, creating massive problems on TicketMaster and prompting some of…
‘Mosquito’ by PinkPantheress bites charts without leaving itch
Rating: 4/5 stars English musician PinkPantheress (“Angel”) has not changed much after reaching the mainstream. Her remix of her bubblegum pop banger “Boy’s a liar” with Ice Spice (“Barbie World”) topped the Billboard Hot 100, giving her both commercial success…
The Rolling Stones, Gaga, Wonder drop their holy trinity collab
Rating: 5/5 stars The collaboration no one could have predicted is here. On Sept. 25, The Rolling Stones (“Blue & Lonesome”) released “Sweet Sounds Of Heaven,” which will be on their upcoming album “Hackney Diamonds.” The song features Stevie Wonder…
Fallin’ for films: Movie recommendations for Halloween, autumn season
As it is now sweater in the morning, regret it in the afternoon weather, fans of cooler temperatures can start to embrace their love for the fall season. It is time for delicious pumpkin cookies, apple picking and spontaneous trips…
Castlevania stays true to historical background with ‘Nocturne’ spin-off
Rating: 4/5 stars The Castlevania series is one of the longest franchises in gaming history and one of the first in the Metroidvania genre. The gothic horror action series follows a Belmont family member as they defeat the lord of…
