Rick Santorum steps out in new role as movie mogul
Friday, 6 December 2013, 15:27
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Rick Santorum was glad-handing a friendly crowd at a cocktail reception the other night, seeking support just as he did for many grueling months on the 2012 campaign trail for the Republican...
Tears for Fears, "The Hurting 30th Anniversary Deluxe Edition"
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:59
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
In the three decades since Tears for Fears' artfully styled and earnestly composed "Mad World" was released to radio, the single holds as much relevance today as it did in March...
Nuanced, intelligent Dench makes 'Philomena' work
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:25
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Ask any good chef: why do some recipes work, while others, with the very same ingredients, do not? Ah, but it's the QUALITY of the ingredients that matters, that chef will probably...
Psalm book fetches record $14.2M at NY auction
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 15:12
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
A tiny book of psalms from 1640, believed to be the first book printed in what is now the United States, sold for just under $14.2 million on Tuesday, setting an auction record for a...
Vergni Sagra
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 08:55
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
When you buy this book you will have a very unusual one in your hands: it confronts religio-theatrical themes which have never been dealt with in Malta before. This book has been researched in detail...
Sly and the Family Stone, "Higher" (Epic/Legacy)
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 15:58
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
After a thorough listen to the "Sly and the Family Stone: Higher" box set, you'll quickly realize they've made a lot of funky music, but not all of it is worth a second...
'Delivery Man' delivers Vaughn's soft side
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 15:24
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
In the 17 years since "Swingers," Vince Vaughn has cultivated the comedic persona of an obnoxious and insensitive boor, so it may come as a surprise to learn that "Delivery Man"...
Book looks behind the scenes of 2012 race
Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 15:10
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
"Double Down: Game Change 2012" (The Penguin Press), by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann For political junkies missing the drama of presidential election years, a new book on the...
"Released!: The Human Rights Concerts 1986-1998" (Shout Factory)
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 15:57
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Amnesty International box poses an interesting question: is it best to see or just hear the music? The "Released!" compilation of highlights from benefit concerts, tours and...