Arts & Culture

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, books and music By JACOB ANDERSON — arts@theaggie.org Movie: “Deep End” dir. by Jerzy Skolimowski (1971) An emotionally honest...

‘Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts’ is a tear-jerking nod to the impact of the wildly successful franchise

After all this time, cast members reunite to discuss the magic that went into making the wizarding world a reality By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org Harry...

Nella Larsen’s novel ‘Passing’ comes to life in black and white on screen

Sociocultural issues of the 1920s and today resurface in the Netflix film By SIERRA JIMENEZ — arts@theaggie.org On Nov. 10, 2021, Rebecca Hall’s monochrome film adaptation...

Do New Year’s resolutions actually work?

Davis students offer their perspectives on the effectiveness of the tradition By CLARA FISCHER — arts@theaggie.org As a new year dawns before us, there is one...

Upcoming events in Davis

Art exhibits, comedy shows, live music and more to check out in Davis this January By ANGIE CUMMINGS — arts@theaggie.org Note: This article reflects information prior...

The Golden Globes might not air this year

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...

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...