Category Archives: Reviews

The Who’s “Tommy” Falls Flat

Posted on April 1, 2008 by theurbanllama

If only I were deaf, dumb and blind…that might have made last Friday evening’s sophomoric performance of “Tommy” sufferable. The Catalyst Acting Company’s rendition of The Who’s venerable rock opera opened at the Englert on the wings of pigeons, soaring … Continue reading →

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Cloverfield Eats Itself

Posted on February 19, 2008 by theurbanllama

Whoa New York just got messed up!  I thought Manhattan was still in a post-9/11 moratorium from Hollywood monsters, but don’t tell that to Lady Liberty.  Her head was last scene bouncing down a Soho street. After an impressive amount … Continue reading →

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VOOM Portraits Impress

Posted on February 12, 2008 by theurbanllama

Ah, Dita von Teese, half-naked on a trapeze — that warms a cold February morning.  If high-definition burlesque is up your alley I suggest strapping on your snow assault equipment and setting a course for the University of Iowa Art … Continue reading →

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September 11: In Retrospect

Posted on January 29, 2008 by theurbanllama

An exciting new exhibit was unveiled in the W340 Gallery of the AJB this past Friday.  Two works taking a symbolic look at the tragedy of the September 11th terrorist attacks were placed on a limited display. Casting a somber … Continue reading →

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Shredding the Pea Patch with Music Critic Jim Musser

Posted on October 31, 2007 by theurbanllama

In January of 1997 Pat Boone released a comeback recording of sorts.  With God in his heart and leather on his mind Boone paid homage to several heavy metal classics on, In A Metal Mood – No More Mr. Nice … Continue reading →

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