Hollywood screenwriting guru launches international writers' institute
American scriptwriting guru Robert McKee sets up the ‘International Institute for Writers’ in Malta
The line of the grotesque | Javier Formosa
As part of our continuing coverage of the young Maltese artists featured in the recently-concluded Divergent Thinkers 2 exhibition, we speak to Javier Joseph Formosa, who’s...
Dance students fuse talents with technology

We speak to Ilaria Zammit and Nicola Tanti, two second year Dance Studies...

We speak to Ilaria Zammit and Nicola Tanti, two second year...

Film Review | The Great Gatsby

No amount of glitz or Jay-Z acquired modern tunes can rescue this indulgent, crashing mess.

No amount of glitz or Jay-Z acquired modern tunes can...

Ghanafest opens doors to migrant youths

Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa to collaborate with No Bling Show at the festival of Maltese folksong at Argotti Gardens this weekend.

Migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa to collaborate with No...

Malta-produced films hit the Parisian screens

Maltese film productions will be showcased at the Louxor – Palais de Cinéma...

Maltese film productions will be showcased at the Louxor...

Shooting for the stars | Joseph Gatt

In an exclusive interview, Maltese-born Star Trek Into Darkness actor talks about his journey from the West End stage in London to Hollywood via television and...

In an exclusive interview, Maltese-born Star Trek Into...

Cottonera remembers Sette Giugno riots in community activities

Cottonera and Kalkara Day to foster more awareness of historical treasures of...

Cottonera and Kalkara Day to foster more awareness of...

Book Review | Stone in a Landslide

This short but chronologically sprawling book – first published in 1985 but translated to English only recently – by one of the brightest stars of Catalan...

This short but chronologically sprawling book – first...

Book Review | In a Strange Room

Despite having an ‘odd’ structure, this three-tiered novel about relationships under duress is well-worth investing in, says Rose Lapira.

Despite having an ‘odd’ structure, this three-tiered...

‘Small festival with a big heart’ | The Bubble

Taking place at Chateau Buskett next week, The Bubble Festival will raise money...

Taking place at Chateau Buskett next week, The Bubble...

Film Review | Epic

It may not be Toy Story 3, but this animated action-adventure is a diverting romp that’s well worth the ride – on either bird or bat-back.

It may not be Toy Story 3, but this animated...

Maltese premiere for micro-budget French cult film tomorrow

Donoma will be screened at the Kinemastik Film Club, British Legion Bar,...

Donoma will be screened at the Kinemastik Film Club,...

Freed from the zoo and heading for new horizons

Former member of Malta’s most popular comedy troupe Zoo says that while the...

Former member of Malta’s most popular comedy troupe Zoo...

‘Italy’s Elvis’ Little Tony passes away

24 mila baci singer Little Tony passed away late last night.

24 mila baci singer Little Tony passed away late last night.

Chart-topping singer Jessie J joins Isle of MTV lineup

The ‘Price Tag’ singer will join fellow UK sensation Rita Ora and dance...

The ‘Price Tag’ singer will join fellow UK sensation...

Lesbian drama scoops top prize at Cannes Film Festival

Intimate love story about two young French women wins the Palme d’Or for best...

Intimate love story about two young French women wins the...

Laughing out of poverty and the importance of clean underwear | Geoff Whiting

Standup comedian Geoff Whiting speaks to us ahead of taking the stage at the Eden Comedy Club, St Julian’s on May 24.

Standup comedian Geoff Whiting speaks to us ahead of taking...

Giggling to the altar… or are they?

What is it with wedding-themed plays lately? We review MADC's romantic comedy, now playing at St James Cavalier.

What is it with wedding-themed plays lately? We review...

Let’s talk about sex | Steve Hili

Radio personality Steve Hili takes to the (intimate) stage at Splendid, Strait Street, Valletta with Sex Confessions of Maltese Man – a show that does what...

Radio personality Steve Hili takes to the (intimate) stage...