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'Mortal Instruments' album intoxicating

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 15:09 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Various Artists, "The Mortal Instruments Soundtrack" (Republic Records)   Successful film soundtracks have to complete a pair of difficult tasks. They must creatively echo the film...

'The World's End' a toast for 3 filmmaking friends

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 14:15 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

It's not the end of the world, but "The World's End" marks a creative conclusion for Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright.   For the British trio behind "Shaun of...

Hurwitz delivers exciting 'Tell No Lies'

Thursday, 29 August 2013, 14:02 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

"Tell No Lies" (St. Martin's Press), by Gregg Hurwitz   A race to stop a killer begins when a piece of mail is delivered to the wrong person in "Tell No Lies," the...

Country stars pay tribute to pioneering band

Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 15:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Various Artists, "Alabama & Friends" (10 Spot)   Nowadays, long hair and loud guitars are common in country music. That wasn't always the case. The new album "Alabama...

'The Butler' tells a story we need to hear

Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 14:13 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

"You hear nothing. You see nothing. You only serve." Such are the instructions Cecil Gaines receives as he embarks on his daunting new job at the Eisenhower White House in "Lee...

Gilbert, King and Fielding have novels out in fall

Wednesday, 28 August 2013, 14:00 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

Elizabeth Gilbert spent enough years as a memoir writer, and had so much success, that even her admirers forget that she started out in fiction.   "For all intents and purposes,...

Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake own the MTV VMAs

Monday, 26 August 2013, 18:29 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Miley Cyrus had the most memorable moment at the MTV VideoMusic Awards.   The provocative pop singer was the hot topic at Sunday night's show. She eclipsed Lady Gaga's opening...

Guitar sensation Tessarollo to perform live at St James

Monday, 26 August 2013, 11:38 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Luigi Tessarollo, one of the most prominent figures in the Italian jazz scene, will be performing live alongside Maltese guitarist Marc Galea at St James Cavalier on Saturday 14...

Chiara teams up with Hera Bjork on ‘9 to 5’ cover

Sunday, 25 August 2013, 16:07 Last update: about 13 years ago Malta Independent

Two divas, the Icelandic Hera Bjork and the Maltese Chiara, have combined their vocal talents for a new cover of Dolly Parton's 1980 hit ‘9 to 5’. The song was produced by Orlygur...

China Summer Film Festival 2013 next weekend

Sunday, 25 August 2013, 14:58 Last update: about 14 years ago Malta Independent

China Cultural Centre and Santa Lucija Local Council will be holding the China Summer Film Festival 2013 at the Greek Theatre, Santa Lucija at 8pm on 30 and 31 August and on 1...

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