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William Bell aces 'This Is Where I Live' Stax return

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 16:49 Last update: about 11 years ago

William Bell aces his return to the legendary Stax label with "This Is Where I Live," an excellent album built on the foundations of his songwriting and vocal skills. In the '60s, Bell performed...

'Ninja Turtles' sequel is a cartoon on steroids

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 16:02 Last update: about 11 years ago

"Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows" is a Saturday morning cartoon on Michael Bay steroids. For the under 12 set, that's fine. For the rest of us? It's something to actively...

The Emperor's Revenge

Thursday, 16 June 2016, 15:40 Last update: about 11 years ago

Juan Cabrillo and the crew of The Oregon might have met their match in the new Oregon Files adventure from Clive Cussler and Boyd Morrison. Chairman Cabrillo leads a small team into hostile...

Beth Orton turns to nature on electronic 'Kidsticks'

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 16:48 Last update: about 11 years ago

Beth Orton's sixth album, "Kidsticks," amalgamates electronic sounds with profuse references to nature, counterparts evenly matched in the intriguing mix. With assistance from producer, co-writer...

Spreading joy chief among Julianne Hough's priorities

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 16:04 Last update: about 11 years ago

Julianne Hough is defined as much by her sunny disposition as she is her fancy footwork. The actress-dancer's megawatt smile and cheerful persona has made her Hollywood's girl-next-door. But...

'Me Before You' evokes tears, but lacks depth

Wednesday, 15 June 2016, 15:58 Last update: about 11 years ago

I cried even though halfway through "Me Before You," I swore to myself I wouldn't, because the movie felt overly broad, overly simplistic, lacking depth both in characterization and in treatment of...

Not necessarily so…

Tuesday, 14 June 2016, 09:16 Last update: about 11 years ago

By Philip Farrugia Randon   Mhux Bilfors Hekk… Alex Mizzi Klabb Kotba Maltin     I have known Alex Mizzi and his father Lawrence for many years...

The broadcaster

Monday, 13 June 2016, 16:01 Last update: about 11 years ago

Il-bogħod li jifred   Fr Geoffrey G. Attard   The name of Gozo-born author Joe Axiaq has become synonymous with The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Radio, which...

Teatru Manoel performance season closes on a high

Monday, 13 June 2016, 16:00 Last update: about 11 years ago

Following the great success of last season's The Three Sunsets, Teatru Manoel Youth Theatre (TMYT) returned to their namesake's main stage to present their exciting new production, Rubbish, which they...

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