What normal eyes do not see
Sunday, 23 February 2014, 11:35
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
This book must have cost the author countless hours of tracking, sitting motionless, crawling perhaps, until he could capture the object of his desire through his lens. For Mr Bonett, the...
Four new picture books in Maltese
Sunday, 23 February 2014, 10:37
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Bedtime reading to and with children has long been one of the best ways to get children into the reading habit, as early as possible in life. It’s never too early to start enjoying a book...
US exhibit traces history of female comic artists
Friday, 21 February 2014, 14:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It took a war to let America's female comic book artists break character. A new exhibit at Pittsburgh's Toonseum is celebrating the history of female comic artists,...
For Winslet, motherhood mingles with 'Labor Day'
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 15:05
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Before a reporter has barely entered the room, Kate Winslet has defused any formality. After shedding her heels, she announces her exasperation about actors (especially herself) talking about...
'Vampire Academy' stars talk story's jump to film
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 14:54
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
For those who have gotten their fill of vampires thanks to the "Twilight" series of books and movies, "Vampire Academy" offers a different world and back story. Based...
Morrissey mauling wins Hatchet Job review prize
Thursday, 20 February 2014, 14:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was Morrissey who once sang: "Heaven Knows I'm Miserable Now." The former Smiths frontman may wish to replay the song. A savage review of his best-selling memoir won...
Robert Ellis shows range on new album
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 16:44
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Robert Ellis, "The Lights From the Chemical Plant" (New West) Had things been different, Robert Ellis might be leading country music's long-predicted return to its roots....
Film explores 'Kids for Cash' scandal in US
Wednesday, 19 February 2014, 15:00
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Charlie Balasavage, a baby-faced boy of 14, landed in juvenile detention after his parents bought him a stolen scooter. Hillary Transue was sent away over a MySpace parody of her vice principal....