Funny how? In ‘Joker’ a villain turns ‘70s anti-hero
Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:09
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
An air of menace and a cloud of controversy accompany the arrival of Todd Phillips’ “Joker” like a thick perfume. That, in itself, could be something to celebrate. Danger isn’t...
Prose is crisp, compelling in 'Agent Running in the Field'
Monday, 9 December 2019, 11:07
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
"Agent Running in the Field: a Novel," Viking, by John le Carre With his 25th novel, "Agent Running in the Field," John le Carre drops the reader into the current moment of Brexit and Donald...
Elbow's powerful new album a reflection of its time
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:06
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Elbow, "Giants of All Sizes" (Polydor/Verve Music Group) With all the talk about bleakness and the experiences of anger and loss affecting "Giants of All Sizes," you'd imagine Elbow's eighth...
Class warfare depicted brilliantly in 'Parasite'
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:02
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
Bong Joon-ho's film "Parasite" starts in a dingy, half-basement apartment with a family of four barely able to scratch out a life. There must be no place to go but up, right? Yes and no. There's...
New stories of an aging Olive in 'Olive, Again'
Wednesday, 27 November 2019, 11:00
Last update: about 8 years ago
Associated Press
"Olive, Again," Random House, by Elizabeth Strout It should come as no surprise that Olive Kitteridge does not mellow with age. The large, gruff woman who was the propelling force in...
Red Electrick releases fourth album
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 11:46
Last update: about 8 years ago
One of Malta's mosty loved acts, Red Electrick, released its fourth album on 9 November at their third official annual concert. The album was performed in its entirety to a sold-out venue on a 360...
Part of her world
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 11:38
Last update: about 8 years ago
The Manoel Theatre will be transformed into an underwater world this Christmas, thanks to FM Theatre Productions' pantomime The Little Mermaid. Ariel's role will be played by Nicole Cassar, in what...