First gay-themed novel in Maltese
Sunday, 20 October 2013, 08:16
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Bep is a new novel in Maltese that relates the relationship that develops between two men. Nicky is a librarian in a Centre that works against sexual discrimination and Beppe is a musician. Beppe...
Sleigh Bells miss mark on 'Bitter Rivals'
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 16:27
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Sleigh Bells, "Bitter Rivals" (Mom + Pop) Brooklyn noise pop duo Sleigh Bells' new album, "Bitter Rivals," is an unfortunate thing. Perhaps singer Alexis Krauss and...
'Sean Saves the World' a funny new sitcom
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 15:15
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Beloved for his supporting role on "Will & Grace," Sean Hayes is back in an NBC sitcom, this time as the leading man whose name is in the title: "Sean Saves the...
'The October List' is a small but powerful book
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 14:39
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
"The October List" (Grand Central Publishing), by Jeffery Deaver A story told backward has been done in film and print, but Jeffery Deaver gives it his own unique spin in...
Pusha T's raps superb. Album? Not so much
Friday, 18 October 2013, 16:25
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
Pusha T proves he is one of hip-hop's most skillful lyricists on his debut album, "My Name Is My Name." The rapper is hardly new. He rose to prominence as half of the grimy...
'Runner' is uncompelling
Friday, 18 October 2013, 15:12
Last update: about 13 years ago
Malta Independent
A story like that at the heart of "Runner Runner," about a young American gambler who gets sucked way above his head into the criminal doings of a big-time offshore operator, would have...
Real events make play 'A Time to Kill' resonate
Friday, 18 October 2013, 14:37
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
The people who put socially conscious plays on Broadway usually like to stress how relevant their work is. The folks behind "A Time to Kill" may have more reason than most. The...
Sophie makes her mark in the UK
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 18:44
Last update: about 14 years ago
Malta Independent
Sophie DeBattista, the Maltese singer who is based in London, has been given the big thumbs up by judges at the Open Mic UK auditions. Along with other impressive acts, the emerging 19 year old...