All posts by Randy Shulman
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Folger Tribute Explores Emily Dickinson’s Queer Love Letters
Martha Nell Smith reflects on Emily Dickinson’s intimate letters, her secret queer romance, and the poet's enduring legacy.
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Paula Poundstone Picks the Perfect President
The comic talks Larry the cat, political resistance, and which politician tops her fantasy presidential roster.
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Tina Romero is Queering Up Zombie Movies
The filmmaker blends bold queer storytelling with the horror legacy her father built, creating a zombie film that’s entirely her own.
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For Cheyenne Jackson, Music Remains the Great Salvation
Cheyenne Jackson joins the American Pops Orchestra in D.C. before taking his deeply personal show to Carnegie Hall.
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Miss Pixie Says Goodbye
After 28 years, D.C. vintage queen Pixie Windsor closes Miss Pixie’s Furnishings & Whatnot with a Halloween farewell party.
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The Black Phone 2 Review: Losing the Signal
Scott Derrickson's sequel to The Black Phone reaches for deeper meaning amid its ghosts and gore, but never finds the same chilling power.
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Opera Lafayette Breathes New Life Into Dido and Aeneas
Henry Purcell’s Baroque tragedy opens Opera Lafayette’s season under new artistic director Patrick Dupre Quigley.
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Food & Friends Swaps Pies for Pushups with ‘Move for Meals’
Food & Friends’ new fundraiser trades Thanksgiving pies for fitness challenges that help provide meals for people in need.
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Tron: Ares Review: The Code Is Broken
"Tron: Ares" shimmers with sleek visuals and a killer score, but beneath the glow-up lies the same old pointless trash
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Aaron Lee Tasjan Rekindles “In the Blazes” on Tour
A decade later, the Americana-pop artist revisits his breakthrough album, its earthy roots, and the songs that still spark connection.
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Ari Shapiro Talks Pink Martini’s All-Stars Tour
Ari Shapiro believes that the longevity of Pink Martini — three decades and counting — is “a testament to their creativity, their artistry, their commitment...
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Stage: Fall Arts Preview 2025
A fearless fall on D.C. stages -- classics reimagined, new voices amplified, and bold premieres that insist live theater matters now.
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Mehro Makes Music That Is Haunting, Hypnotic, and Heartfelt
Unlocking the carefully guarded secrets of one of pop's brightest and most enigmatic new artists.
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Carol Channing, Legendary: The Full 1995 Metro Weekly Interview
In 1995, we spoke with Carol Channing about Hello, Dolly!, female impersonators, and Broadway's response to AIDS.
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Twinless Director James Sweeney: ‘I Dated an Identical Twin’
Twinless director James Sweeney opens up about queer friendship, sibling loss, and Buffy inspiration behind his genre-bending new film.
