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Plenty to love in film about Borg versus McEnroe

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 08:55 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Let's begin this review of "Borg Vs. McEnroe" with a huge spoiler alert. The final score of the 1980 Wimbledon men's final between Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe, which takes up the climactic last third...

Friendship becomes something more in 'Love and Other Words'

Thursday, 17 May 2018, 08:47 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

"Love and Other Words" (Gallery Books), by Christina Lauren Who hasn't wondered at one time or another about his or her first love? Does he still like to read? Is she just as sweet? With the help...

Olivia de Havilland asks court to revive 'Feud' lawsuit

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 10:22 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Olivia de Havilland has asked the California Supreme Court to revive her lawsuit against the FX Networks show "Feud: Bette and Joan." Lawyers for the 101-year-old actress filed the appeal Friday,...

Q&A: Country's Kacey Musgraves on evolving sound, marriage

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 10:14 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Kacey Musgraves and Harry Styles might sound like an odd pairing for a tour, but for Musgraves, it makes perfect sense. That's because Musgraves is happy to bring country music to new and...

Nick Nolte looks back on his movie roles, drugs, mug shots

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 08:54 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

You might remember Nick Nolte's infamous mug shot from 2002, the one where the three-time Oscar nominee wears his hair wild and his shirt Hawaiian. But did you know he has another one from many years...

Sloane Crosley releases next book of essays

Wednesday, 16 May 2018, 08:44 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

"Look Alive Out There: Essays" (MCD/FSG), by Sloane Crosley Established writer and best-selling author Sloane Crosley is back with a third book of essays. Ten years after the debut of "I Was Told...

Netflix dystopian series 'The Rain' told through youth eyes

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:20 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Post-apocalyptic productions have proliferated in recent years just like the cliches around them. A human-made disaster occurs, survivors turn on each other and audiences go on dark journeys with...

The way John Prine's brain works keeps him relevant

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:12 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

John Prine, "Tree of Forgiveness" (Oh Boy Records) John Prine thinks about things. And when John Prine thinks about things, people want to hear what he has to say. That's why Prine will...

New book chronicles 50 years of Malta Enterprise

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 10:02 Last update: about 9 years ago

A book on the history of events leading up to the Malta Development Corporation (MDC) foundation and eventually taken over by Malta Enterprise (ME) in 2004, was launched this week in celebration of...

A taste of French to kindle a taste for French

Tuesday, 15 May 2018, 09:59 Last update: about 9 years ago

As a form of outreach towards schools, the French Subject Area within the University of Malta's Department of Languages and Humanities (DLHE) organised an activity for Year 6 students following their...

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