Arts & Culture

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 […]

The 1999 film follows a complicated relationship with a philosophical flair By BRIAN RILEY — bkriley@ucdavis.edu What would you do if a superstar celebrity came into your life while you were going about your regular, humble routine? Would you carry on normally and attempt to engage in casual banter with the star, knowing that you’d […]

Remembering Manfred Thierry Mugler (1948-2022) and his revolutionary fashion designs By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Whether or not you know or care about fashion, it’s hard to avoid Mugler’s striking designs. Even after over 30 years in the industry, his work managed to stay fresh and relevant to the ever-changing tastes of the fashion world. […]

Markets, speaker events, live music and more to check out in Davis this February By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org Davis Craft & Vintage Market (Central Park Pavilion, Sunday, Feb. 6 and 20, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.): The Davis Craft & Vintage market is offering a place to get your hands on a varied […]

Project originator and artist Will Durkee shares the importance of a community-building art project after weathering a pandemic By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Davis might not be the first city that comes to mind when you think of artwork, but the humble town has a mighty spring of local artists working on their own projects […]

And does it even matter? By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org As has been remarked by pretty much everyone, there are increasingly few writers of literary fiction that have ascended to the throne of worldwide icon in the previous two decades or so. One could make a compelling case for the likes of Jonathan Franzen or […]

The former Disney channel darling has blossomed into a successful actress and activist  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org The 2000s child actor to A-lister pipeline has produced some extremely successful celebrities, including the likes of Ariana Grande, Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas and Olivia Rodrigo. One member of this club who is currently experiencing a major […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, books, music and television shows By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “The Power of the Dog” dir. by Jane Campion (2021) Within five minutes — yes, five minutes — I was drawn into the Western allure and ominosity of this Netflix film. Benedict Cumberbatch does it again, playing […]

This loving community of humans and puppets from all walks of life promotes comprehensive early education for all By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Recently, an adorable red monster went viral on Twitter for his feud with a rock, reminding many of the quality entertainment they consumed almost daily as children. With the world-famous cast of […]

The late actress and comedian was loved by millions, as was the hit TV show, for their open-mindedness and wholesome humor By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Betty White was well known as the “First Lady of TV” for almost 70 years — playing witty characters across iconic sitcoms and movies, and bringing her own vibrant […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Album: “Circles” by Mac Miller (2020) Released in 2020, this album by the late Mac Miller is one that really stuns with its lyricism. Miller was a true artist, and explored many different genres and styles in his career, […]

UC Davis students disclose their views and experiences with vaping and smoking cigarettes  By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Rings of cigarette smoke circle the suave gangster or the seductive flapper in classic film noir, eliciting a cool aesthetic to the cancer-inducing tobacco stick. At this point, most people agree that smoking cigarettes is not at […]