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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Ugly, but not so funny

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 27, 2009

Movie Review: The Ugly Truth What does a woman want in a man? Sexy, smart, sophisticated. He plans romantic evenings at the opera with red wine and caviar. He has a successful job as a doctor or lawyer,...

Not the offspring of run-of-the-mill horror

RYAN FOSMARK July 27, 2009

Movie Review: Orphan Seeing the previews for Orphan didn’t leave me with much desire to see the actual flick. The movie looked like a low-budget horror film — completely void of suspense and human...

Festival’s found footage reveals America

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 24, 2009

A way to save lives — fill a spray bottle with grape juice, swish it back in forth in your mouth, spit out the foamy mucus into a coffee filter, and light it on fire. What lives are saved? No one is...

‘Bad boys’ Mint Wad Willy rock out in Iowa City farewell

RYAN FOSMARK July 24, 2009

Alcohol and rock are Mint Wad Willy’s specialties. The group has grown into a full-on, whiskey-guzzling rock ’n’ roll band — a far leap from its acoustic beginnings five years ago under the moniker...

Jaques Brel is alive and well in The Englert

ELLEN HARRIS July 23, 2009

The low buzz of laughter and conversation among the six cast members of Jacques Brel is Alive and Well and Living in Paris floated around Room 172 of the Theatre Building during last week’s rehearsal...

With hip-hop artist Chingy, local venue fulfills mainstream music mission

RYAN FOSMARK July 23, 2009

“Right Thurr,” “Holidae Inn,” and “One Call Away” — all songs Chingy has scalded into the long-term memory of mainstream American music. The musician will bring his catchy hip-hop tunes...

Despite rocky path rockers Evergreen Terrace still strive to thrive

ERIC ANDERSEN July 23, 2009

Many people wish they could live the rock ’n’ roll lifestyle, but most people don’t take the time to realize how much effort bands put into touring. Melodic hard-core band Evergreen Terrace recently...

Tracks from the Past: Barenaked Ladies’ Stunt

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Barenaked Ladies: Stunt “I like vanilla — it’s the finest of the flavors.” Ed Robertson, guitarist/vocalist for Barenaked Ladies summed up the band’s approach to music in those nine words. Barenaked...

The Skinny: Supine Bound Angle

DI ARTS STAFF July 23, 2009

Ready for a fitter, happier, and healthier you? The DI is here to help. Each week, we’ll feature a new yoga pose you can easily incorporate into your daily regimen to promote oneness of body, mind, and...

(Somewhat) Irish eyes to smile at the Mill

ERIC SUNDERMANN July 23, 2009

Sligo! And everybody drinks. “We said it one time as a joke onstage,” percussionist George Curtis said. “ ‘Hey, we seem to have a lot of songs that mention sligo, why don’t you take a drink...

Having fun playing Cursive

RYAN FOSMARK July 23, 2009

The next chance could easily be the last to see Omaha-based band Cursive. This nearly 15-year-old band takes a laid-back, noncommittal approach to its widely respected and energetic music, which leaves...

Band Vedera on the road without a bus

KRISTEN PETERS July 23, 2009

Vedera doesn’t have a tour bus, so when the members were invited by the guys in the Wallfowers to hang out on theirs, the Vedera members were nothing short of ecstatic. “We drive in a van and trailer,...