Oswego Film Club hosts annual ‘Fresh Fest’
The Oswego Film Club held its annual Fresh Fest on Sept. 22, screening eight short films produced entirely by randomly assigned teams of students in 36 hours. The screened films were diverse and generally enjoyable – but some stood out…
“The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” bends the rules of religion and social media in documentary
Reality television is no stranger to diving into the weird sides of any group whether that is people’s weird addictions or a family with quintuplets (five children born in the same pregnancy). So it is no surprise that another reality…
“Chimp Crazy” unleashes chaos on the dangers ofexotic pets
I love my dog, I love my cats, I love my fish; but never will I love anything the way Tonia Haddix loves chimpanzees. If you have ever wondered what it looks like when people develop unhealthy attachments to large,…
Stars wow audiences with VMA fashion, performances
The Video Music Awards took place on Sept. 11 at the UBS Arena in Elmont, New York. The VMAs showcase the year’s most popular music videos and feature memorable performances by many beloved celebrities. This year’s award show was hosted…
Linkin Park new band member causes controversy amid new release of “The Emptiness Machine”
Rating: 4.5/5 stars Seven years after Chester Bennington’s untimely death through suicide, Linkin Park has made their return with new song, “The Emptiness Machine” released on Sept. 5. This will be the second track on their new album “From Zero,”…
Pink Floyd member releases fifth studio solo album
Rating: 5/5 stars Pink Floyd alum David Gilmour has released his fifth studio album, “Luck and Strange,” his first release following a nine-year hiatus from the music industry. Much like the early experimental work of Pink Floyd, “Luck and Strange”…
Megan Thee Stallion covers iconic song “We Will Rock You”
Megan Thee Stallion covering Queen’s iconic hit “We Will Rock You” was not on my 2024 Bingo card. However, the song is quite fitting for her given all that she has been through the years. Over the past four years,…
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” excites fans, welcoming star-studded cast into sequel
Rating: 4/5 stars The lecherous bio-exorcist Beetlejuice (Michael Keaton, “The Flash”) returns in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” the latest slice of gothic whimsy from director Tim Burton (“Wednesday”). Set over 30 years after the events of the 1988 original, this legacy sequel…
Hollywood Icon James Earl Jones passes away aged 93
On Sept. 9, iconic actor James Earl Jones passed away at 93. Jones is is best known for being the voice behind some of cinema’s most iconic characters. He passed away surrounded by his loving family in Pawling, New York;…
Goodbye Brat Summer, Hello Brat Autumn
I hope you had a brat summer. I hope you made intentional typos in your texts to show off your relatability. I hope you were “demure.” I hope you gave “indie sleaze.” I hope you streamed “Red Scare” semi-ironically. I…
