Arts & Culture

From a niche internet sensation to the big screen By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org On June 24, 2022, a new film with a long history, “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On” (2022), hit theaters in the U.S. and Canada. This sweet mock documentary extends the storyline of a few videos, first uploaded to YouTube over […]

And why we may be moving into a body-neutral future   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    If you’ve been on social media recently, you may have noticed a term gaining popularity and traction: body neutrality. Whether you’ve seen the term mentioned by a celebrity, on an educational Instagram post or used as a hashtag, […]

Both artforms work together in their own unique ways to convey the intended meaning of the story   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   There are certain things that are just universally agreed on — the sky is blue, the sun will rise and “Cats” (2020) was a terrible movie. However, a topic that could […]

Plus some college-friendly recipes that anyone can try   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org    The most common rumors surrounding a plant-based (or plant-heavy) diet often break down to a few main points: vegan or vegetarian food is either too expensive, time-consuming or lacking in nutritional value. Of course, any diet can be any of […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for TV, movies, books and music  By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org TV Show: “The Night Manager” (2016) With just one season, this show can be a quick weekend binge — you just need to devote about six hours to some serious (and very British) drama, romance, scandal and other spy-esque […]

The industry’s forced depiction of diversity proves to be more damaging for marginalized communities than a lack of it By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org  Retconning, also known as retroactive continuity, is a term used to describe creators who retroactively add details that alter fundamental elements of their work; for instance, they might revive a dead […]

UC Davis students weigh in on their study music preferences   By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org   It isn’t uncommon for students to pop in some headphones and listen to a favorite Spotify playlist when in need of some extra motivation. Music can be a fun way to help make studying more interesting and make […]

Through the exploration of infinite possibilities in a multiverse, the film reminds us that we should cherish and celebrate our finite, current lives   By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org    Spoiler warning: The following article contains spoilers about the film “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”   A24’s latest film, “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” follows […]

The two-night event was back in person this year after being celebrated virtually for two years   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   On May 16 and 17, Varsity Theater held the annual UC Davis Film Fest. Back in person for the first time since the start of the pandemic, the event showcased works under […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music   By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “Bonnie and Clyde” dir. by Arthur Penn (1967) Seen by many critics as the turning point of American independent cinema, “Bonnie and Clyde” was highly controversial at its release for both its frank depiction of violence […]

Headlined by Duckwrth, and featuring local and student openers, this concert on the Quad was the ultimate springtime celebration By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org In case you somehow missed it, Lawntopia was an event put on by ASUCD Entertainment Council (EC) on Thursday, May 19, serving as spring quarter’s biggest show that highlights a variety […]

The recently-assembled local student band is getting their spotlight in the hot Davis music scene By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org When asked about the meaning behind the band’s name, Decent Action band members chuckled to themselves, saying they usually ambiguously respond with “it what you think it is.” While this answer intentionally leaves questions unanswered, […]