JK Rowling revealed as writer of crime novel
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 17:30
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
An ex-military man tries his hand at writing, publishes a debut detective novel, and wins critical acclaim. But here's the twist in the tale: The true identity of the author is none other than...
Second Superbrands volume launched at Tribute Event
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 13:29
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Malta’s top brands received the status of superbrands at the gala Tribute Event during which the second volume of Superbrands was launched at the Pavilion Suite of the Westin Dragonara Resort...
Women throughout the centuries
Sunday, 14 July 2013, 08:27
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
While Malta is blessed with a healthy number of writers in most genres, writing about science in general and medical issues in particular is particularly uncommon, and the number of monographs dealing...
Verdi's 'Les vepres' gaining new attention
Saturday, 13 July 2013, 12:46
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
It's been called the "missing link" among Giuseppe Verdi's operas, composed right after his three mid-career mega-hits — "Rigoletto," ''Il Trovatore" and...
'White House Down' a silly throwback
Saturday, 13 July 2013, 12:28
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Staggeringly implausible, cartoonishly comical, Roland Emmerich's "White House Down" is refreshingly dumb. Refreshing because carefree action absurdity, once the province of...
Rolling Stones return to Hyde Park after 44 years
Friday, 12 July 2013, 12:44
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
The Rolling Stones returned to London's Hyde Park after 44 years with a concert that saluted both the band's past and the fleetingly idyllic English summer. Mick Jagger even donned a frock for...
'The Fame Thief' is taut crime fiction
Friday, 12 July 2013, 12:20
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
"The Fame Thief" (Soho Crime), by Timothy Hallinan Junior Bender is a professional burglar, and he's very good at it. He's been breaking into houses and making off with...
Jay-Z treads familiar ground on 12th album
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 12:42
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
Jay-Z, "Magna Carta Holy Grail" (Roc Nation/Universal) Kanye didn't care about satisfying radio with his latest album. Neither does Jay-Z. "Magna...
'Way Back' is charming if predictable
Thursday, 11 July 2013, 12:27
Last update: about 11 years ago
Malta Independent
There's something inherently formulaic about summer coming-of-age movies. A quirky, awkward and misunderstood kid takes a summer off from regular life and finds a way — at the beach or by...