Arts & Culture

Sad boy anthems make for soulful night Have you ever come across a song that just gets you? A song that stops you in your tracks and commands your full attention? As you listen, all you can do is close your eyes and submit to a wave of euphoria. If you’ve had this pleasure, you […]

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, novels and music Movie: “A Beautiful Mind” Ron Howard does a fantastic job of storytelling in this star-studded, Academy Award-winning 2001 movie, based on Sylvia Nasar’s biography of the same name. John Nash (Russell Crowe) is a brilliant but odd mathematician who comes up with an original […]

A heart-shattering, unforgettable romance You will think about the last 15 minutes of Céline Sciamma’s 2019 romance, “Portrait of a Lady on Fire,” for the rest of your life. The film follows the relationship of Marianne (Noémie Merlant) and Héloïse (Adѐle Haenel), two women on an isolated island in mid-1800s France. Héloïse, a young woman […]

A review of series’ ability to touch its audience  The daughter of musician Lenny Kravitz and actor Lisa Bonet, Zöe Kravitz was born for her role in Hulu’s original series, “High Fidelity” — a remake of Nick Hornby’s 1995 novel. The ten-episode series, centered in a gentrified Brooklyn, is a play on the traditional heartbreak […]

Over two decades, 807 Pokémon later, Pocket Monster franchise still holds a special place in hearts of millions across globe Just home from preschool, alongside an overall-clad gang of toddlers, I took to digging a hole in my family’s backyard. With shovels in hand and determination in our hearts, we went to work — strewing […]

The long-awaited return of Casablancas and co.  The first time I touched down at JFK Airport, I remember the sounds that accompanied me more than anything. Carts whirled by, official announcements played on the speakers and planes roared for take off, all against the sonic backdrop of thousands of people coming and going. Perhaps it […]

Crafting three playlists for my three favorite movies The following playlists are not the soundtracks to these films, but rather songs that evoke the tone and message of my favorite films:  Movie #1: “Coraline” dir. Henry Selick ` When it premiered in 2004, “Coraline” was labeled as a fantasy/thriller, and for a good reason. The […]

Answering the Girl Scout Cookie debate Girl Scout Cookie season has arrived, and the brightly colored boxes can be seen all around campus. The tradition, which began in 1917, has grown into a $700 million dollar industry. The branding and limited availability make these cookies a hot commodity when they finally become available. A man […]

Recent Oscar’s saw increase in celebrities recycling outfits on red carpet  Throughout awards season, some of the most influential people in the world gather to celebrate their achievements in entertainment. In recent years, celebrities have used this platform to bring awareness to cultural issues and social change.  During the #MeToo movement, a large number of […]

Brooklyn indie-pop band perform at Mondavi  ASUCD Entertainment Council hosted Beach Fossils on Feb. 22 at the Mondavi Center. “Petrichor,” the title of the event, describes the pleasant smell from rain after a long period of drought. Beach Fossils as well as the opening act, Urbanation, performed with a softness of falling water — a […]

A lesson in empowerment, self-discovery Many students at UC Davis will have an on-campus job or a retail job downtown at some point in their college career, but rarely will the job description make someone do a double take. Some, however, have found adrenaline and empowerment from using nothing but their bodies and crafted personas […]

I’m the baaaaad guy. Billie Eilish — the creepy-crawly, mega pop star — has become a household name, seemingly jumping into a premier level of stardom instantaneously. Now, with four major category Grammy Awards and a top-charting debut album, “When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go?,” Eilish has established herself as a force […]