Vergni Sagra
Thursday, 5 December 2013, 08:55
Last update: about 13 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 14 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 13 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 13 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 13 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...
Cosby: laughs but no jokes, and far from finished
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 15:22
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
It was 30 years ago when he last filmed a concert special. Now he's gone and done it again. "Bill Cosby: Far From Finished" finds this king of comedy onstage in...
Baldacci brings back 2 characters in new book
Tuesday, 3 December 2013, 15:09
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
"King and Maxwell" (Grand Central Publishing), by David Baldacci David Baldacci brings back former Secret Service agents Sean King and Michelle Maxwell to investigate yet another...
'Catching Fire' an upgrade for franchise
Monday, 2 December 2013, 15:21
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
A considerable upgrade over the first "Hunger Games" movie, "Catching Fire" comes across more like a remake than a sequel. In the adaptation of the second installation...
Authors have a few tips for holiday books
Monday, 2 December 2013, 15:07
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
With more than 100,000 books published each year, it's hard to know what works best for a holiday gift. A few "experts," from a prize-winning historian to some best-selling...