Arts & Culture

Arts & Culture

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music, podcasts and television shows  By MARGO ROSENBAUM — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “The French Dispatch” dir. by Wes Anderson (2021) I...
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In Mitski’s ‘Laurel Hell,’ we are burning along with her

A track-by-track analysis of Mitski’s latest album, “Laurel Hell,” an emotional exploration of our most nuanced emotions, backed by a deeply ‘80s sound By ANGIE...
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The femme fatale: an empowering badass or an extension of the male gaze?

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...
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Review: ‘Notting Hill’ is a meta modern love story

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...
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Mugler’s fashion: power and playfulness

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...
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Upcoming events in February

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...
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‘Hearts of Davis’ project celebrates love among the community

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...
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Is Haruki Murakami ‘pop’ or ‘literary’?

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...
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Zendaya is living every child actor’s dream

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...
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Culture Corner

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...
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The heartwarming history of ‘Sesame Street’

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...
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What made Betty White, ‘The Golden Girls’ the icons they are today

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 —...
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Culture Corner

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...
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The irony of nicotine addiction in Generation Z

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...
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‘Experience Leonard Cohen’ exhibit at the Contemporary Jewish Museum commemorates the artist’s enduring legacy

The music and poetry of Leonard Cohen is a comprehensive and profound look at life By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org “Experience Leonard Cohen” at the Contemporary...
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