Arts & Culture

The annual event will feature four experts in early 20th-century West Asia and include a discussion on the intersection of art history and the representation of marginalized communities in the press By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org UC Davis’ Department of Art History will be hosting its annual Templeton Colloquium, titled “Of Satire and Bigotry: Press […]

The genre revels in rhythm and social relevance By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Chances are, you’ve heard of jazz. Whether it’s through an appreciation for the music or a United Airlines commercial, most people have heard at least a couple songs from the wide-ranging genre. Jazz has a rich and varied background. With roots in […]

Though not explicitly anti-war, the studio’s more harrowing films advocate for hope and nonviolence when highlighting the devastation of human conflict  By SUN YIE — arts@theaggie.org  Animation plays a pivotal role both in shaping people’s experiences and in delivering deeper and more thought-provoking messages where other forms of media fall flat in comparison. Studio Ghibli’s […]

A critique of the forced diversity and unnecessary existence of the new “Sex and the City” reboot By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Watching all 10 episodes of “And Just Like That…” Season One was perhaps the most intense form of investigative journalism — it really was that bad. As happened for most people, headlines about […]

The newest film in the series is among the best By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org Content warning: Some of the topics discussed in this article may be sensitive to readers. The fame of the first few “Jackass” movies seems quaint now. Besides presenting theatrical audiences with a smattering of events dangerous, crude and extraordinary, the […]

The Art Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows By CORALIE LOON — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “Harold and Maude” dir. by Hal Ashby (1971) This little film, which first presents itself as a dark comedy, transforms into a soulful and unconventional romance that has earned its spot as one of my favorite films. […]

Descriptions and reviews of various local food joints that offer vegan meat options By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org The rise of meat substitutes in the food industry has skyrocketed in popularity in recent years with options on many menus and shelved in most grocery stores. Stanford University Professor Dr. Patrick O. Brown, who founded the […]

One of gaming’s most fascinating communities has been disproportionately affected by the pandemic By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org Of the many social scenes to be hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic, the fighting game community is rather uncomparable. Despite more or less every fighting game released for over a decade offering online play, the spaces in […]

The show may not be the most deep, but it is undeniably entertaining  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org This article contains spoilers for season three of “Too Hot To Handle.” “Too Hot to Handle,” the crossover between “Love Island” and “Big Brother” that nobody asked for, has returned for a third season. I’ll admit, reality […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music, podcasts and television shows  By MARGO ROSENBAUM — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “The French Dispatch” dir. by Wes Anderson (2021) I love Wes Anderson movies for their odd, artful style and color. “The French Dispatch” is one of Anderon’s best, but I am biased — it is a journalism […]

A track-by-track analysis of Mitski’s latest album, “Laurel Hell,” an emotional exploration of our most nuanced emotions, backed by a deeply ‘80s sound By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org It has been over three years since the world was blessed with a new album from the highly elusive and profound indie-rock artist, Mitski. Since her last […]

Students share thoughts on the historically controversial character trope through a modern lens By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Provocative body, luscious, silky hair and radiant red lips that whisper seductive words as she struts through the sea of men hypnotized by her sexual allure — this is the stereotypical depiction of the femme fatale in […]