SusanLarson

Book Interview: Susan Larson’s “The Murder of Figaro” — Mozart Goes Sleuthing

Susan Larson’s The Murder of Figaro is spiced with raunch, witticisms, and behind the scenes verisimilitude of rehearsal life.

Tom Connolly May 13, 2021 at 9:45 am on Book Interview: Translator Julie Rose on the Lyrical Power of Émile Zola’s “Doctor Pascal”Let’s hope that more readers will discover Zola’s writing. I’ve been fascinated by "Les Rougon-Macquart" since my high school honors...
Mr Sasha Greenberg May 13, 2021 at 6:47 am on Film Review: 1967’s “Accident” — Romance Among Frigid, Upper-Class BritsHaving recently rewatched this film (after many years) in a glorious digital restored print I have been seeking out some...
Noah Schaffer May 11, 2021 at 7:46 pm on Rock Album Review: Van Morrison’s Latest — A Boatload of Rockers and BellyachingA lot of music writers are treating this like food critics handle reviewing a Guy Fieri restaurant: An excuse to...
Matthew Hanson May 11, 2021 at 6:58 pm on Documentary Review: PBS’s “Hemingway” — Inside an American LegendGreat review Roberta! I love the exquisite personal touches and the extensive, attentive, sensitive look at the work and the...
NM May 11, 2021 at 3:11 pm on Television Review: “Shrill” Season 3 — Concluding on an Unsatisfying NoteAnnie did not mistake Nick for a sexual partner. Nick was in it fully in the moment and he actively...