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Court Yard Hounds return with 'Amelita'

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 16:23 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Court Yard Hounds, "Amelita" (Columbia)   The Court Yard Hounds open their second album, "Amelita," with a portrait of a friend who wallows in negativity. But the...

'Grown Ups 2' no easier to watch than No.1

Thursday, 18 July 2013, 16:10 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It would be dishonest to call "Grown Ups 2" the most repellent high-profile comedy in recent memory. But that's largely because few moviegoers have memories kind enough to have already...

Ciara still searching for Ciara on 'Ciara'

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 16:22 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Ciara, "Ciara" (Epic Records)   The lead single from Ciara's self-titled fifth album, "Body Party," is an oozing, seductive R&B track that deserves rousing...

'Fruitvale Station'

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 16:08 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

"Fruitvale Station" is more than the dramatization of an obituary. It's about empathy.   In recounting (and slightly fictionalizing) the final day of 22-year-old Oscar...

Filmmaker's wit enlivens 'My Lunches With Orson'

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 15:57 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Orson Welles would enter the trendy Los Angeles restaurant Ma Maison through the kitchen, thus avoiding being seen arriving by wheelchair. His girth as wide as his talent, the director of 1941's...

Rock the rock!

Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 14:29 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

It started as a birthday party. A Maltese guitarist brought up as a Brit, coming home and having fun.   The plan was, to have a concert where diversity was key, hence many musicians. The...

Earl Sweatshirt ready to release new album

Monday, 15 July 2013, 14:44 Last update: about 11 years ago Malta Independent

Earl Sweatshirt, one of rap's most enigmatic stars has begun to reveal more details about his major label debut, "Doris," and he couldn't be more excited to let people in on the...

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