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Increasingly predictable 'Roman' wastes Washington

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 11:47 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

It's getting close to Oscar season and that means it's time for an early prediction. Ready? Here goes: The Academy Award for Worst Title of a Motion Picture will surely go to "Roman J. Israel,...

Review: Superman, Spiderman creators slug it out for decades

Thursday, 30 November 2017, 11:44 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Marvel is arguably king of the comics world now. But it used to be a bottom feeder, pumping out uninspired titles that exploited popular trends - romance, monsters, whatever. Rival DC, the home of...

Kid Rock delivers on strong 'Sweet Southern Sugar'

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 11:59 Last update: about 10 years ago

Getting your new album noticed these days seems to involve elaborate publicity stunts and social media gimmicks, but Kid Rock upped the ante this fall - he flirted with a run for U.S. Senate. Even...

Feed a passion, gift just the right coffee-table book

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 11:42 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

Know a book lover with a coffee table and a passion? Then you're good to go on a gift. Coffee-table books aren't usually high on the self-purchase priority list but they can make great holiday...

Is-Sinjura Klaws

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 09:18 Last update: about 10 years ago

Did you notice something a bit odd last Christmas? Hmm. You probably wouldn't have. The thing is, that last Christmas eve, Father Christmas was running a very high fever and lay sick in bed, coughing....

The history of maternity care in Malta

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 09:16 Last update: about 10 years ago Noel Grima

Professor Charles Savona-Ventura is a well-known author who has published a significant number of writings on various aspects of Malta's medical history both on specialised journals as well as on...

The New Victorians crowdfund to make new music

Wednesday, 29 November 2017, 09:13 Last update: about 10 years ago

Brilliant Maltese sister singing duo The New Victorians hope to take their new music to an ever-more international level with the help of a crowdfunding campaign on ZAAR. Funds raised via their...

Taylor Swift's 'reputation' is pure pop magic

Sunday, 26 November 2017, 15:03 Last update: about 10 years ago Associated Press

If you'd stop thinking about her reputation, you'd actually appreciate the musicality of Taylor Swift's "reputation." Sure, she named the album that so there will be blog posts and essays...

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