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Brad Pitt stars as Roy McBride, an astronaut who travels to the deep Solar System is search of his father who went missing over 20 years prior. 
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‘Ad Astra’ is an immersive, thematically deep drama

Angel Ortega // September 22, 2019

“Ad Astra” is a compelling sci-fi drama with stunning visuals, a cohesive narrative and a great performance from Brad Pitt. Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) leads a voyage called the "Lima...

Brad Pitt stars as Roy McBride, an astronaut who travels to the deep Solar System is search of his father who went missing over 20 years prior. 
Ad Astra/Fox Movies website photo

‘Ad Astra’ is an immersive, thematically deep drama

Angel Ortega // September 22, 2019

“Ad Astra” is a compelling sci-fi drama with stunning visuals, a cohesive narrative and a great performance from Brad Pitt. Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones) leads a voyage called the "Lima...

Ramona (Jennifer Lopez) and Destiny (Constance Wu) manipulate and exploit Wall Street brokers to perpetuate their expensive life styles.
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‘Hustlers’ is funny yet fleshed-out

Angel Ortega // September 16, 2019

“Hustlers” is surprisingly profound and nuanced while displaying a compelling performance from the lead actresses. Inspired by an article written by Jessica Pressler, “Hustlers”...

Some pennants depicting Clone Troopers and Storm Troopers, recurring characters featured in the Star Wars franchise. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

‘Chico Print Party’ makes its debut

Angel Ortega // September 12, 2019

The 1078 Gallery hosted its first Chico Print Party; a gathering where artists can showcase and sell all different types of printed, visual art pieces. The event was organized by Micah Black, an artist...

Bill Skarsgård plays as Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a cosmic evil entity that terrorizes and hunts the children of Derry, Maine. 

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‘IT: Chapter Two’ flawed, but entertaining

Angel Ortega // September 10, 2019

Though it may not have been as captivating as the first film, “IT: Chapter Two” brings a lot to the table, both in visual aesthetics and in narrative. The film begins 27 years after the events...

Through the Late Night Podcast: What is Kanye Wests best album?

Through the Late Night Podcast: What is Kanye West’s best album?

“Through the Late Night” is The Orion’s Arts & Entertainment section’s new music podcast. Led by section writers Mitchell Kret and Angel Ortega, every other week you’ll...

Rift Raffa preforming “Tip Toe Wing in my Jawwwdinz”  for the crowed during his show at the El Rey Photo credit: Alex Coba

Riff Raff headlines show in Downtown Chico

Angel Ortega // September 8, 2019

Riff Raff performed a headlining show at the El Rey Theater in Downtown Chico on Friday. The concert was held in part as a celebration of the grand opening of the new Blaze N' J’s store in Downtown...

‘Look Mom I Can Fly’ an introspective look at Travis Scott’s life and career

Angel Ortega // August 31, 2019

From performing in front of just 15 people to selling out full-sized arenas, “Travis Scott: Look Mom I Can Fly” documents Travis Scott’s musical career in his new Netflix original documentary. The...

Cody Blanchard and Shannon Shaw performing during Shannon and the Clams headlining show at the Sierra Nevada Big Room. Photo credit: Angel Ortega

Shannon and the Clams headline show at Sierra Nevada’s Big Room

Angel Ortega // August 29, 2019

Shannon and the Clams, a rock quartet from Oakland, performed at the Sierra Nevada Brewery Big Room Tuesday night. The band consisted of member Shannon Shaw, vocals and bass, Cody Blanchard, vocals and...

FermÍn (Jorge Antonio Guerrero) embraces Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) during a screening of a film in Alfonso Cuaróns Roma.
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My top 15 films of all time

Angel Ortega // May 8, 2019

Disclaimer: This list is my personal opinion. While I do feel that there are other films that are much more influential and significant to cinema both thematically and culturally, these films are the ones...

FermÍn (Jorge Antonio Guerrero) embraces Cleo (Yalitza Aparicio) during a screening of a film in Alfonso Cuaróns Roma.
IMDb website photo

My top 15 films of all time

Angel Ortega // May 8, 2019

Disclaimer: This list is my personal opinion. While I do feel that there are other films that are much more influential and significant to cinema both thematically and culturally, these films are the ones...

Michael Ealy and Meagan Good play a young couple who are being stalked by the houses previous homeowner.
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“The Intruder”: problematic, distasteful and forgettable

Angel Ortega // May 8, 2019

“The Intruder” is the quite possibly the worst film of the year, and its only May. Scott (Michael Ealy) and his wife, Annie (Meagan Good) are elated when they purchase their new home in the...

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