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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 9 DECEMBER 2018 TV, MUSIC AND BOOKS Creed II In cinemas now Creed II Creed II is your next favourite boxing drama movie. Life has become a balanc- ing act for Adonis Creed, between personal obligations and training for his next big fi ght, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family's past only intensifi es his impending battle in the ring. Adonis agreed to fi ght Ivan Drago's son, 30 years after his father killed Apollo Creed. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what's worth fi ghting for, and discover that nothing's more important than family. Juliet Naked Who doesn't love a good romcom? Based on Nick Hornby's book, Juliet Naked focuses on Annie, who is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan – an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe. When the acoustic demo of Tucker's hit record from 25 years ago surfaces, its release leads to a life- changing encounter with the elusive rocker himself. The movie is about life's comic ways of second chances. Dumplin' In Netfl ix's newest movie, The plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen signs up for her mum's pageant as a protest against beauty pageants. However, things quickly escalate when other contestants follow in her foot- steps, revolutionising the pageant and their small Texas town. Featuring none other than Jennifer Aniston, the movie is bound to become the next big Netfl ix hit. REGHBUS – Mistura Mistura have recently launched their second studio album, REGHBUS. The album, which is all in Maltese, paints a gloomy picture of Malta in 2018, focusing on the greed that is consuming Maltese society. The band is planning to play the album live again soon, but nothing has been announced yet. Check their music on Youtube, or buy their album. Ladies and Gentlemen – The Busker The Busker have released their second studio album, Ladies and Gentlemen. The Maltese band have spent 2018 gigging all around the island and planning their latest album, and it has truly paid off. Ladies and Gentlemen features 12 songs, including 'Cadillac', a glam rock inspired track featuring heavy bass. The album also features some special guests like Elroy Spoon Face and Freddie Portelli. 2019 is looking bright for the band as they are planning to gig abroad in the UK and will be making a return to local festivals. Skins – XXXTENTACION XXXTENTACION's posthumous album, Skins, has fi nally arrived. The collection of 10 tracks runs to a brisk 19 minutes and includes an appearance from Kanye West on the controversial track "One Minute," plus the previously released "BAD!" Fittixni fl-Ilma Gieri – Gorg Borg A publication by Horizons, 'Fittixni fl -Ilma Gieri' (Look for Me in Running Water) is the seventh book of verse by poet Gorg Borg who is well known for his melodious touching lyrics containing a restrained emotion with a deceptive simplicity throughout. His poems, always necessarily short, are replete with metaphorical content embracing various layers of meaning, which the readers are invited to explore and eventually delight in their fi ndings. Borg's poetry is a sweet refl ection of his inner thoughts born in solitude and crafted in the heart. 'Fittixni fl -Ilma Gieri' has a short introductory essay by the author wherein he sheds light on the unstinting efforts involved in the creation and completion of a poem as a work of art. How to be Invisible – Kate Bush Singer Kate Bush has long forged her love of literature with music. From Emily Brontë through to James Joyce, Bush has consistently referenced our literary heritage, combined with her own profound understanding of language and musical form. How to Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics draws from her superlative, 40-year career in music. Cho- sen and arranged by Kate Bush herself, this very special, cloth-bound volume will be the fi rst published collection of her work. Bridge of Clay – Markus Zusak Well over a decade since his The Book Thief hit the shelves to become a true publishing phenomenon, Markus Zusak returns to bring us a story that brims with life and reason for being. Bridge of Clay is about a boy caught in the current, a boy intent on destroying everything he has in order to become everything he needs to be. This is a young life in search of greatness, seeking the ultimate cure for his memory and tragedy. What to watch, listen to and read this week Movies and TV shows Music Books Fittixni fl-Ilma Gieri Gorg Borg Reghbus - Mistura