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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 30 DECEMBER 2018 TV, MUSIC AND BOOKS Bumblebee In cinemas now Bumblebee The Transformers Universe is back with a hit movie. In the sixth installment of the live- action Transformers fi lm series and a prequel to 2007's Transformers, the origins of Bumblebee are explored. On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach town. Charlie, on the brink of turning 18 years old and trying to fi nd her place in the world, soon discovers the battle- scarred and broken Bumblebee. When Charlie revives him, she quickly learns that this is no ordinary yellow Volkswagen. Black Mirror Black Mirror is fi nally back, with fans freaking out over the new episode. A standalone episode called Bandersnatch was released. The 90-minute episode will let the viewer decide how the story develops and ends. When the episode is accessed by computer for the fi rst time, a short tutorial instructs viewers to "keep your mouse or trackpad close at hand," as different storyline options are presented throughout the viewing. Holmes and Watson In a comedy version of Sherlock Holmes, Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly attempt to recreate the believed detective and his sidekick. In the movie Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buck- ingham Palace. However, audiences are reportedly walking out mid-movie, and the movie has a terrible rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is worth a watch just to see why people are hating on the movie so much. Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur – A Song About Loss (en sang om at miste) Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur has just released his fi rst solo instrumental song, A Song About Loss. Aleandro who is best known as the keyboardist for local award-winning band Red Elec- trick, has recently been working on solo instrumental work alongside band work. The 19-year- old's song is now on Youtube, Spotify and Apple music. Palisades -Erase The Pain The American post-hardcore band, Palisades, have juat dropped their fourth record, Erase The Pain. Ten songs in total, the album is a quick follow-up to their self-titled album back in 2017. the lead single "War" screams chaos, where the explosion of stomping drums strike against the gritty, swirling riffs. If you're looking for your next favourite rock band, Palisades might just be what you're looking for. Drake Drake has been named 2018's top artist, with 'God's Plan' landing in no.1 on 2018's hottest songs. His album Scorpion and massive hits throughout the year contributed to the rapper's success, ending the year with top artist and his album in the top 100. Drake is super hot right now, so why not listen back to his biggest tracks over the year. In-Nannakola u l-Hanfusa u Stejjer Ohra - Anthony Farrugia In-Nannakola u l-Hanfusa (The Ladyird and the Beetle) is a collection of short stories intended for children between eight and 10 years of age. Written in very good and readable Maltese, these stories not only will draw children of that age group closer to books but, thanks to the fi ctitious and natural dialogue used, such as that between an owl and a little rabbit, a ladybird and a beetle, children can not only draw a moral, but may also reach out to poetry, as every story ends with a few rhyming lines. All the characters in this book sound alive and real, and will surely prove highly interesting, besides instilling in the chil- dren themselves the consciousness of certain civic obligations, at the same time teaching them to respect God's tiny creatures and ultimately the essential beauty of nature itself. All That Heaven Allows: A Biography of Rock Hudson - Mark Griffin Rock Hudson's life was blessed and cursed in equal measure — glory as a Hollywood star and pinup, but also the life- long shame of the closet and the agonies of AIDS. His afterlife was just as complicated. Revelations about his life and illness helped force a sea change in public perception of both HIV and LGBT rights. But his life story was mostly relegat- ed to lurid, self-interested memoirs from past lovers and hangers-on. Griffi n sets the balance right in a full, empathetic biography, sparing few details about a movie star who was born (and died) too soon. 'Once Upon a River' - Diane Setterfield In ancient inn on the Thames, the regulars tell each other stories. One night, a stranger bursts in holding the corpse of a young girl; but hours later, the dead girl mysteriously comes back to life. But how? This enchanting book from the author of The Thirteenth Tale is fi lled with folklore, romance, suspense— everything you want from a December read. What to watch, listen to and read this week Movies and TV shows Music Books In-nannakola u l-hanfusa - Gorg Borg A Song About Loss - Aleandro Spiteri Monsigneur