Arts & Culture

From country to pop music, this selection is sure to set the tone for warmer days ahead           By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   “Like I Loved You” by Brett Young (2017) First on the list is a country song by well-known country singer Brett Young. The lyrics are about moving on from a relationship, […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Podcast: “Anything Goes” by Emma Chamberlain (2020) If you’re on the younger side, you’ve likely heard of viral sensation Emma Chamberlain. Gaining notoriety through her ability to stay relatable even after immense success, Chamberlain’s podcast builds on this […]

Film soundtracks have long been a key feature in entertainment   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Films are some of the most influential works today, with one of their most critical aspects being the music that sets their tone. From horror movies to animation, many notable film scores have gained wide recognition among the […]

Problem child turned college student — and band    By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   From meeting at a UC Davis Jamming Crew event to performing at Turtle House and numerous other venues, MONDAIJI [problem child] is steadily growing its presence in the Davis community and beyond.   Adam Maru, the band’s leader, has been working […]

From environmentalist memoirs to action-packed fiction, local authors share their stories    By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   On March 9, The Avid Reader hosted a local author night, where many members of the community gathered to hear from published authors from the area. The event started at 6 p.m. amidst pouring rain in downtown […]

If you’re looking for something new, consider this composer’s unconventional musical theatre discography    By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   The idea of musical theatre alone summons to mind the weird: long-winded solos, absurd dancing and even more absurd sets. One of the most famous names in theatre, Andrew Lloyd Webber, has certainly set the […]

How it uses apophenia and liminal space to create a “fear of the dark”   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   You may be surprised to learn that one of the “scariest films ever made” cost only $15,000 to produce, according to Independent. The indie horror film “Skinamarink,” which was released in theaters in January […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By CHRIS PONCE  — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail” by Cheryl Strayed (2012)   Truth be told, I have been wanting an excuse to talk about this book since I finished it. In fact, this might […]

The nostalgic cinematography allows the audience to see the innate complexity of  parent-child relationships   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   “Aftersun,” the directorial debut from Charlotte Wells, is an A24-produced film that premiered in theaters on Oct. 21 of last year. Frankie Corio plays narrator Sophie, through whom we see a story almost entirely […]

Writing should aim to be understood by as many people as possible — not sound “advanced”   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   When looking back at books we read as children, the writing feels dramatically simple. The sentences are easily understandable by children and adults alike. On the contrary, research papers seem to be […]

Your room can be a reflection of who you are   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   As college students, many of us are frequently moving into new spaces. Whether it be a dorm room, apartment or house, these areas often become reflections of who we are and where our headspace is.  Regardless of your […]

David Adam Moore and Victoria Tzykun designed the interactive performance as a testament to stability      By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   Prompted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, the UC Davis Department of Theatre and Dance presents “REFUGE – an immersive theatrical installation.” The performance, created by Granada Artists-in-Residence David Adam Moore and Victoria […]