44.5 F
Davis

Davis, California

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Arts & Culture

Lush leaving social media could mark the beginning of a new trend

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...

(Some of) the best music videos of 2021

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...

‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ cast tells it how it is

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...

Gen Z is growing up, leaning into nostalgia as a result

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...

Review: ‘The French Dispatch’ is Wes Anderson at his apogee

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...

Culture Corner

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...

Review: Lizzo was ‘Good as Hell’ in an unmatched set at Outside Lands 2021

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,...

‘Guardians: Spirits of Protection’ explores healing after facing loss

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...

Phenomenal turnout for Aggie Open Mics’ first in-person event

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...

Upcoming events in Davis

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”...

Commentary: In defense of country music

A deeper understanding of the meaning and origins of country music, following an enlightening chat with UC Davis Cinema and Digital Media Professor Jesse...

Commentary: Tim Burton’s films are disturbingly not diverse

Can art be separated from the artist? By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org The name “Tim Burton” brings many images to mind. His signature movie style is...

Halloween movies to make the scariest day of the year even scarier

Many great horror movies are now available on streaming services By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org     I get it, we’ve all been there: It’s that most...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org Book: “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley (1818) When you think of Frankenstein,...

Review: ‘The Card Counter’ is missing something

Despite its resemblance to the successful “First Reformed,” Paul Schrader’s newest release lacks cohesion By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org If Paul Schrader (director of “First Reformed,”...