Susan Howson

Franz and the Real Girl: Richmond Ballet’s Coppélia is a funny Valentine

Ballet, for all its heartbreaking beauty, can follow some seriously bizarre storylines (try explaining The Nutcracker to someone someday), and Arthur Saint-Léon's Coppélia is one of the weirder ones.

by Susan Howson

February 8, 2012

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Susan Year Itch: Scrooges and Grinches

A running theme through holiday films is how the holidays turn characters into grumpy complainers. How well Hollywood knows us!

by Susan Howson

December 14, 2011

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The Muppets: still got it

Who’s your favorite Muppet? HOW COULD YOU NOT LOVE ANIMAL THE MOST. HE IS SO ALL-CAPS. DRUMMMMMSSSSS.

by Susan Howson

November 30, 2011

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The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1: A study in efficiency

This...THIS is what you guys have been going on about all this time??

by Susan Howson

November 23, 2011

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Richmond Ballet’s Studio Two: Liebeslieder Walzer

They’re back, and this time they are waltzing it up right in tuxes, ball gowns, and newly learned expressions of subtlety.

by Susan Howson

November 14, 2011

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The Ides of March: Politics with that special Clooney touch

Politicians aren’t the problem. Campaign strategists aren’t the problem. We’re not the problem. But there sure is a problem. The Ides of March asks us WTF is going on here.

by Susan Howson

November 2, 2011

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Aida: The body count continues to rise, but they sing so purty!

Immensely popular 19th century Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi was known for paying particular attention to the drama of his opera parts, striking out parts that dragged, and emphasizing the dramatic wherever possible. We attended the Virginia Opera’s production of Aida this weekend to see if the drama of this tragic tale would bowl us the frick over.

by Susan Howson

October 26, 2011

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2011’s Halloween movie hopefuls

It’s just such a beautiful time of year, what with the leaves turning and the cider brewing and the blood collecting in pools on every movie screen. Which of this year’s horror films will send chills down your spine?

by Susan Howson

October 19, 2011

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Feast RVA: People helping people, people eating food

The first Feast RVA has come and gone. Should you hand over your money to support a creative project at the next meeting? Read on, gentle feaster, read on!

by Susan Howson

October 18, 2011

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Drive: This is not your average car chase

Ryan Gosling delivers yet another unforgettable performance, this time as a dude who drives cars. But don’t worry, there’s so much more to it than that.

by Susan Howson

October 7, 2011

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