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'Blues in the Dark' is compelling crime novel

Monday, 4 November 2019, 09:41 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"Blues in the Dark: a Thriller," Arcade Books, by Raymond Benson A movie producer who moves to Los Angeles and stumbles upon a story sparks Raymond Benson's look at a turbulent Hollywood of the...

The Dun Anton Xiberras dialogues (Part 3)

Friday, 1 November 2019, 13:39 Last update: about 8 years ago

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the apostolic letter “Maximum Illud” by Pope Benedict XV in November 1919, a musico-literary evening on some of the works of Dun Anton Xiberras...

The Lumineers create a stunning album in 'III'

Friday, 1 November 2019, 13:29 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

The Lumineers, "III" (Dualtone Music Group) Films, movies, television, books: They all tell stories that allow audiences to see glimpses of themselves. The Lumineers have told their own story in...

Did you lose Downton Abbey in the British fog? Catch up here

Friday, 1 November 2019, 13:23 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Does it feel like forever since we lost the style, splendor and scandals of "Downton Abbey?" Well, dust off your jewels and put up the kettle because the twists and turns at your favorite...

Lively 'Queen Meryl' crowns Streep as acting's best

Friday, 1 November 2019, 13:21 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

"Queen Meryl: The Iconic Roles, Heroic Deeds, and Legendary Life of Meryl Streep," Hachette, by Erin Carlson The sort of book that would make its subject blush and her fans gush, "Queen Meryl"...

Requiem e Resurrectio et Vita by Mro Joseph Sammut

Friday, 1 November 2019, 13:10 Last update: about 8 years ago

The St Paul Metropolitan Orchestra will be embarking on another huge project, performing the internationally acclaimed Requiem et Resurrectio et Vita(1991) what may be considered to be one of the...

Robertson looks back at The Band in 'Sinematic'

Thursday, 31 October 2019, 10:43 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Robbie Robertson, "Sinematic" (UMe) Robbie Robertson, the former lead songwriter and guitar player for The Band, taps into his love of films for "Sinematic," his first new studio album in eight...

Joaquin Phoenix discusses preparing for role in 'Joker'

Thursday, 31 October 2019, 10:38 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Joaquin Phoenix is having a hard time defining the Joker, but then again, he doesn't really want to. The actor spent eight months exploring how a struggling stand-up comedian named Arthur Fleck...

Bill Gates book on fighting climate change coming next June

Thursday, 31 October 2019, 10:36 Last update: about 8 years ago Associated Press

Bill Gates is taking his fight against climate change to the printed page. Gates is working on “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Doubleday announced Thursday. The Microsoft founder...

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