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Portman's 'Lucy in the Sky' is an interesting mess

Saturday, 14 December 2019, 09:24 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The words "inspired by real events" are some of the first you see on screen in "Lucy in the Sky ." But that loose tie to reality becomes more of a noose than a help for the story that director Noah...

Bosch and Ballard combine forces in 'The Night Fire'

Saturday, 14 December 2019, 09:22 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"The Night Fire," Little, Brown and Co., by Michael Connelly In "The Night Fire" by Michael Connelly, John Jack Thompson, Harry Bosch's first mentor when he became a police officer, dies. He...

Holly Hunter to play liberal councilwoman in new NBC sitcom

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 08:11 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Holly Hunter will star opposite Ted Danson in an upcoming NBC comedy set in the world of local politics. The network said Wednesday that Hunter will play a liberal Los Angeles city councilwoman...

Big Thief proves staying power with 'Two Hands'

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 08:09 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Big Thief, "Two Hands" (4AD) How does the internal manifest itself in the physical? Is it rocking your body to ward off fear? Is it cutting off hair in a redirection of pain? There's a...

The tech is advanced, but 'Gemini Man' is lifeless

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 08:05 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Will Smith is usually an asset for a movie. He's the kind of true movie star whose charisma can elevate even the most mediocre material. You'd think then that it would be a good thing to have not just...

Pulitzer winner Weingarten tells story of "One Day"

Thursday, 12 December 2019, 08:04 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"One Day: The Extraordinary Story of an Ordinary 24 Hours in America," Blue Rider Press, by Gene Weingarten A college student is found strangled beneath a bridge, a baby is grievously burned in a...

MCIF presents Grand Chrismas Concert

Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 10:10 Last update: about 8 years ago

The first part of the evening will be in the hands of Marie Therese Vassallo Voice Studio choir and soloists, who will be presenting the Cantata Cantico Delle Creature di San Francesco D'...

Ħax-Xjuħ - The eccentric pantomime

Tuesday, 10 December 2019, 09:52 Last update: about 8 years ago

One week away from opening night and Teatru Malta are gearing up for one of their most heart warming performances to date;  their 2019 pantomime Ħax-Xjuħ which will run between 12 and...

Holiday TV forecast: a sleighful of movies, music, a Grinch

Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:17 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

There are enough holiday TV movies to overturn Santa's sleigh this season, with Oprah Winfrey's OWN channel and a new streaming service adding to the cargo. A more expansive view of the world also is...

Michael Sweet goes to 11 on 'Ten'

Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:15 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Michael Sweet, "Ten" (Rat Pak) It's called "Ten," but this goes to 11. This album is among the best work Michael Sweet has ever done, and that's saying quite a bit given his nine previous...

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