No, this has nothing to do with politics.
Discordant review
As my wife and a friend and I left home the night of Oct. 24 to drive to the Sandler Center to hear ‘Aida,’ I had a heavy heart. I have never been a fan of opera. My wife told me to cheer up, as this wasn’t real opera, but a show whipped up by Elton John. My heart sank even further, as I have never been a fan of his, either. When we were seated and the curtain rose on the first act and I heard the first strains of music coming from the pit and the wonderful voices coming from the stage, I knew my fears were unfounded. I have been to every production, except one, done by the Virginia Stage Company over the years, and I have never been disappointed. This was no exception.
Imagine my surprise when I read Mal Vincent’s review the next day. Had I read this review before the show, I would never have gone. His opinion is one man’s opinion, and I think he has lost it. I call for younger blood for your theater critic.
Jack R. Main
Norfolk
Let me let you in one thing, Jack. I learned a long time ago*: if Mal Vincent likes it, I’m gonna hate it. If Mal Vincent hates it, I’m gonna love it. Vincent, obviously, appreciates different things than I do; in fact, he appreciates just the opposite of what I do. Apparently, you are in the same camp. Just remember to do the opposite of what Vincent says 
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*Mal Vincent loved Reds. I literally slept through it, the first and only time that has happened.
WOW…you couldn’t be more right about this.
I have never, ever like Mal Vincent. If it isn’t in black and white, he most likely hates it.
This guy is past its prime and like many things with the Virginian-Pilot, it needs some changing.
Posted by Sean Holihan | Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1:56 pm