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Left to right: Choi Woo-shik, Song Kang-ho, Jang Hye-jin and Park So-dam star as the impoverished Kim family in Parasite. 
Courtesy of NEON and CJ Entertainment.

‘Parasite’ is an introspective thriller

Angel Ortega and Melissa Herrera // December 2, 2019

“Parasite” is one of the most thrilling pieces of cinematic social commentary in years. Directed by Bong Joon-Ho, “Parasite” is a foreign film from South Korea where a symbiotic...

Daybreak promotional poster courtesy from Netflix.

‘Daybreak’ an excellent appeal to Generation Z

Emily Neria // November 26, 2019

Netflix's latest post-apocalyptic teen drama-comedy is a heart-warming roller coaster of subverted expectations and sincere parody. Beyond that, "Daybreak" Season 1, released on Oct. 24, is a great model...

‘Pokémon Sword and Shield’ a good time but not worth the price tag

Ricardo Tovar // November 23, 2019

Game Freak’s latest installment in the mainline Pokémon franchise makes its debut on a console for the Nintendo Switch. Drawing inspiration from the United Kingdom, the ‘Galar’ region...

The Orion Newscast: Queer Week and Between Two Ferns Review

The Orion Newscast: Queer Week and Between Two Ferns Review

Christian Solis // October 16, 2019

https://youtu.be/-A5oZXyoa1o This week on the Orion Newscast we cover Queer Week on Chico State campus and Angel Ortega reviews Between Two Ferns by Zach Galifianakis. Christian Solis can be reached...

Album art from Ansel Olsens website.

Angel Olsen writes a masterpiece with ‘All Mirrors’

Kati Morris // October 14, 2019

Angel Olsen’s music has always been confessional. Whether she writes twangy, Americana style folk like on her 2014 debut album "Burn Your Fire for No Witness" or venturing into straight-up jukebox...

The Orion Newscast: New Paint & Joker Review

The Orion Newscast: New Paint & Joker Review

Christian Solis // October 9, 2019

https://youtu.be/9vGTj-M72Vw This week on The Orion Newscast, Butte Environmental Council commissions a new mural and our very own Angel Ortega reviews the controversial movie, Joker. Christian Solis can...

Colin Farrell, Nico Parker and Finley Hobbins star in Dumbo.
IMDb website phot

Review: ‘Dumbo’ doesn’t fly

Angel Ortega // April 2, 2019

“Dumbo” is a poorly executed remake reflective of Disney’s attempt to cash in on audiences’ nostalgia. Directed by Tim Burton, the film is a live-action remake of the 1941 Disney...

New Hozier album is missing something

Rayanne Painter // March 4, 2019
What musician really has a phenomenal second album, anyway?
stay frosty (GET IT?)
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‘Operation Absolute Zero’ adds good and bad to ‘Black Ops’

Ulises Duenas // December 22, 2018

Note: This review reflects solely on the new content added to the original "Black Ops 4" game.Treyarc has taken a page out of Ubisoft's book by making the first batch of DLC for "Black Ops 4" feel like...

What a wonderful family. image from imdb.com

‘F is for Family’ is good, unclean fun

Ulises Duenas // December 9, 2018

At this point, raunchy tv comedies are a dime a dozen. Finding one that actually makes good use of its mature rating is difficult. "F is for Family" not only has clever jokes that hit most of their marks,...

Alexios overlooks a naval battle. Image from imdb.com

‘Odyssey’ is a near-perfect ‘Assassin’s Creed’

Ulises Duenas // December 4, 2018

Evolution is often necessary in games, especially when a formula becomes stale. While "Odyssey" is far from the typical "Assassin's Creed" game in terms of story and gameplay, it's still a game that fits...

Creed and Drago face off in the ring. image from imdb.com

‘Creed II’ tells an electrifying story of family and perseverance

Ulises Duenas // December 2, 2018

"Creed II" blends the world of drama and sports in a way that feels natural and engaging. This film is packed with captivating performances, with Michael B. Jordan as Adonis Creed and Sylvester Stallone...

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