Arts & Culture

‘One Battle After Another’ is a marvel of modern cinema

Paul Thomas Anderson’s thrilling action film is a brilliant assessment of our contemporary society By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Until 2024, no film since the 1960s had attempted...

Notoriety, fame and the human touch of it all: The controversy of Tilly Norwood

AI actress sparks conversation over the role of artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    As it continues to evolve, artificial intelligence...

Is ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ for everyone?

UC Davis students express ambivalence toward Taylor Swift’s latest album  BY JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org The release of a new Taylor Swift album has become synonymous...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for movies, music and more   By JORDAN POLTORAK — arts@theaggie.org   Album: “Older (and Wiser)” by Lizzy McAlpine (2024) As a long-time fan...

Creatively Davis: the charm of the arts

Students discuss the value within UC Davis’ art programs By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org    While UC Davis is ranked among the top public universities for research...

Colors for every season

Is seasonal color analysis a worthwhile approach to personal style?  By JULIE HUANG — arts@theaggie.org Common sense dictates that specific colors flatter some people while washing...

How do UC Davis students find time for the arts in their day-to-day lives?

The importance of art in all its forms, according to the student community By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Between classes, work and social commitments, it may be difficult...

The beloved psychopath: A commentary

How the media perpetuates our sympathy towards evil when it comes to men By BELLA PETERSON — arts@theaggie.org  Nothing is more powerful than an attractive face...

Three bewitching autumn reads for fall quarter

A handful of novels deserving of a spot on your bookshelf this season By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org  Autumn often feels like the perfect time to delve into...

Review: Olivia Dean’s ‘The Art of Loving’ is a love letter to imperfection

This effervescent album is ‘So Easy (To Fall in Love)’ with By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org     Modern romance often feels like an endless negotiation: a constant...

Culture Corner

The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, novels, music    By JULIE HUANG - arts@theaggie.org   Movie: “How to Train Your Dragon” dir. Chris Sanders and Dean...

Photography exhibit at Shields Library highlights history and livelihoods of Northern California farmworkers

UC Davis Labor and Community Center presents new David Bacon collection By SAVANNAH ANNO — arts@theaggie.org On view from Sept. 13 to Dec. 14, Shields Library...

Culture Corner

 The Arts Desk’s weekly picks for television, movies, music and more   By IQRA AHMAD — arts@theaggie.org   Song: “Man I Need” by Olivia Dean (2025)   Some...

Your favorite video game is getting an adaptation

Following the release of titles like ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Until Dawn’ and ‘The Minecraft Movie,’ is this even good news?   By BELLA PETERSON —...

Commentary: Why is everyone always so nostalgic?

A look into our obsession with romanticizing the past   By NATALIE SALTER—arts@theaggie.org    In 2025, online spaces have never been more obsessed with aestheticizing anything they can...