Arts & Culture

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 […]

The philosophy behind returning to what is already hanging in your closet before you go thrifting   By ADHITHI ANJALI — arts@theaggie.org   In the effort to create a more sustainable world, many people have made a definitive attempt to turn away from fast fashion as a means of achieving their stylistic aspirations. As the […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By ANA BACH — arts@theaggie.org   Book: “Just Kids” by Patti Smith (2010)   In her lustful memoir of the epochal days set in the late 60s and 70s New York City, American artist Patti Smith recounts her extraordinary relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. […]

Part one of Netflix’s new K-drama sets the stage for an action-packed part two   By VIVI KIM — arts@theaggie.org   Content warning: this article contains discussions of violence that some readers may find disturbing.    One of Netflix’s latest K-dramas, “The Glory,” is a thrilling revenge story that depicts the uncensored horrors of school […]

21st-century fashion designs might be on a downward trajectory   By SARAH HAN — arts@theaggie.org   Fashion is viewed through a subjective lens: some people might view one design as revolutionary while others simply do not understand it. However, beyond subjectivity, recent fashion designs seem to overwhelmingly garner the latter opinion, and the following examples […]

The Hindu tradition is a way for everyone who celebrates to spread love   By RUMA POUDELL — arts@theaggie.org   Winter quarter finals are just around the corner, we’ve already begun registering for next quarter’s classes and the gloomy days of winter will soon be in the past — clearly, spring is approaching.  The beginning […]