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Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy in "Hocus Pocus." (Walt Disney Pictures / fair use)

Movie magic for the fall season

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
From childhood nostalgia to witchy magic, these films capture the quintessential moods of the season
Tim Curry in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show." (20th Century Fox / fair use)

Honoring Tim Curry

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
Looking back at Tim Curry’s legacy of unforgettable performances
By Caleb Chen - design@theaggie.org

Commentary: Where’s Gen Z’s defining coming-of-age comedy show?

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
Defining comedies shaped past generations, but Gen Z seems to lack one
Hwang Jung-min and Hoyeon in "Hope." (Plus M Entertainment / fair use)

‘Hope’ is a flawed yet fascinating blockbuster

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
The Korean sci-fi film delivers action-packed thrills while failing to adhere to a quality narrative

Culture Corner

Arts & CultureSeptember 24, 2026
The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more
Promotional poster for Daisy Chain Fields, a charitable music festival founded by singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo. (Daisy Chain Fields / fair use)

Women-led music festival Daisy Chain Fields had a wildly successful debut

Arts & CultureSeptember 23, 2026
Founded by pop star Olivia Rodrigo, the inaugural event raised $20 million toward organizations promoting women’s health and equity
Dolly Parton on March 22, 1977.

Remembering Dolly Parton

Arts & CultureSeptember 19, 2026
Looking back on late icon Dolly Parton’s musical career, signature glam and lifelong philanthropy
Theatrical release poster for "Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma," starring Hannah Einbinder and Gillian Anderson. (Mubi / fair use)

Review: ‘Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma’ is an electrifying love letter to ‘campy’ slasher flicks

Arts & CultureSeptember 19, 2026
Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature-length film astonishes horror fans with its bold delivery

Linguistics Club offers discovery and community for students inside and outside the major

Arts & CultureJune 10, 2026
From professional lectures to movie nights, one of the newest clubs on campus offers students a chance to explore linguistics in a casual environment

Commentary: Should the trope of the aging actress concern us?

Arts & CultureJune 3, 2026
Does it depict an endless cycle, or a dire warning for our times?

Manetti Shrem spotlights UC Davis arts and humanities graduate work

Arts & CultureJune 2, 2026
The annual exhibition closes out two years of student research with interdisciplinary and immersive pieces