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Thursday, December 19, 2024

Arts & Culture

A neutral approach

Far from being basic, neutral colors carry a vibrance and meaning of their own    By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org   Autumn is a picture-perfect study of the...

Q&A with ‘Tomb Sweeping’ author Alexandra Chang kicks off Department of English’s 2024-25 Creative Writing Series

The Davis native discussed the writing process, the meaning behind the novel and her experience as an Asian American writer   By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org Published...

Fall back in love with four classic romantic comedies

As temperatures cool down, here are four feel-good films to watch to keep you warm this autumn    By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    While there are plenty...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By NATALIE SALTER — arts@theaggie.org    Song: “Where or When” by Laufey (2024)   “Bewitched” singer Laufey has long...

Fill up your fall quarter: Seven creative organizations to get involved with on campus

Members of Birdstrike Theatre Improv, The Basement Gallery and more share reasons why their club may be the perfect fit for you    By SAVANNAH ANNO...

Five novels to make your skin crawl

Moody books that are perfect for reading with Halloween right around the corner   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.org     The dark, windy days of fall are nearly...

Blurring the boundaries of fame

Chappell Roan’s unique approach to pop stardom raises questions about social expectations for performing artists    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   Performing artists are known for having...

Review: ‘Saturday Night’ is 90 minutes of madness

The newly released “Saturday Night” film showcases the tumultuous journey before the first episode of “Saturday Night Live”   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    “Live from New...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more    By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org   In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, enjoy these four picks created...

Are sequels really just as good?

The animation industry needs more original films, not sequels   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    There is currently an ongoing trend in the animation industry: sequels. More...

Review: Rewatching ‘A Bug’s Life’ as an adult

The children’s movie holds up even when viewed through an adult lens    By JULIE HUANG – arts@theaggie.org   As adults, circling back to films we watched as...

A glimpse into the after-hours Davis music scene

Matt Talbott plays a solo show at Armadillo Music   By ELIZABETH BUNT — arts@theaggie.com   On Oct. 2, after the storefront closed for the night, a small...

‘Red Dead Redemption II’ remains exceptional six years later

Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed video game is considered one of the greats, but it’s the game’s emotional core that makes it so phenomenal    By NATALIE...

Scented care as a form of self-care

Choosing certain scents provides a playful form of self-expression    By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org   Perfumery has been around since antiquity, and it is not going away...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for music, movies and more   By AALIYAH ESPAÑOL-RIVAS — arts@theaggie.org    TV Show: “Big Brother” by John de. Mol (2000)   Do you ever...