Arts & Culture

The ceremony’s humiliations might be leading toward an equally humiliating end By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org The bourgeois game of Hollywood award shows is in a sad state: with the Oscars’ plummeting year-over-year ratings and the Emmys facing annual accusations of racism, the Golden Globes fits right in with its ever-ballooning rap sheet of nepotism, […]

The ethically-focused cosmetic company cites concerns over negative mental health impacts as their reasoning behind the decision  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Prominent body and skincare company Lush Cosmetics recently made the decision to almost entirely remove their corporate presence from social media. In a statement released on their website, the brand revealed that as […]

It was a big year for music, and with it came some extravagant, show-stopping music videos By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org While they can often go overlooked, music videos are a huge part of an artist’s brand, helping them solidify themselves as entertainers and creatives for all their fans (not just the ones who get […]

The California Aggie and other college campus publications met the show’s four protagonists over Zoom to discuss underrepresented truths of the female experience in college By ALLIE BAILEY — arts@theaggie.org Warning: The following contains spoilers about the TV show “The Sex Lives of College Girls.” Quotes from the interview have been edited for length and […]

How the older end of the generation is dealing with its newfound adulthood  By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Gen Z, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but someone has to say it: We’re getting old. Though we may not quite be at the corny lack of self-awareness stage of our parents’ generation, […]

Despite classic features that make it unmistakably Anderson, the film still transcends the director’s previous works By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org It would be difficult to underscore the degree to which Wes Anderson has informed the general population’s conception of an “Auteur Film.” His visual texture and mordant, fast-talking characters are fairly unique in modern […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly pick of movies, TV shows, books and music By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “Chicago” dir. by Rob Marshall (2002) This recommendation is a bit of a personal one, and this powerful, musical 1920s period piece is one of my childhood favorites (although it’s not a film specifically meant for children). […]

The body-positive feminist pop star left a 200,000 person crowd screaming for more Queen energy on Halloweekend By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org   The acclaimed singer, songwriter, rapper and flutist Lizzo dominated the stage Halloween weekend as Saturday’s headliner for Outside Lands 2021. Her skintight neon green leotard only accentuated her girl boss energy as […]

Professor emerita and artist Ann Savageau shares the process and inspiration behind her installation   By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org   “Guardians: Spirits of Protection,” an installation by professor emerita and artist Ann Savageau, is now open for anyone in the community to view. Located in the UC Davis Design Museum in Room 124 of […]

The organization puts on events that provide a safe and encouraging platform for artistic expression available to all Aggies By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org   “Fetch that mic (insert name), let’s have fun tonight,” rang from Wellman 234 as the new club, Aggie Open Mics, hosted their first in-person event on Oct. 23. The room […]

Live musical performances, a holiday market and more to check out in Davis this November   By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org   “Berlin PianoPercussion: Copland, Nichols, Seither, García” (Ann E. Pitzer Center, 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 13): If you have an interest in contemporary music and ensemble performances, this combination of two […]

A deeper understanding of the meaning and origins of country music, following an enlightening chat with UC Davis Cinema and Digital Media Professor Jesse Drew By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org     There is no need to fret, this is not a defense of the flag-waving, American conservative patriot brand of country music that takes up […]