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7 maltatoday | SUNDAY • 10 FEBRUARY 2019 TV, MUSIC AND BOOKS A Dog's Way Home A Dog's Way Home Ready to bring out the tissues? As a puppy, Bella fi nds her way into the arms of Lucas, a young man who gives her a good home. When Bella becomes separated from Lucas, she soon fi nds herself on an epic 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner. Along the way, the lost but spirited dog touches the lives of an orphaned mountain lion, a down- on-his-luck veteran and some friendly strangers who happen to cross her path. This movie will defi nitely make you cry if you're a dog lover. Vice This drama retells the story of when Governor George W Bush of Texas picks Dick Cheney, the CEO of Halliburton Co, to be his Republican running mate in the 2000 presidential election. No stranger to politics, Cheney's impressive résumé includes stints as White House chief-of-staff, House Minority Whip and defence secretary. When Bush wins by a narrow margin, Cheney begins to use his newfound power to help reshape the country and the world. Green book Also a biographical drama, Green Book tells a story of 1960's American segregation and unlikely friendships. Dr Don Shirley is a world-class African-American pianist, who is about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protec- tion, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an Italian-American neighbour- hood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation. Ariana Grande – Thank U, Next After much anticipation, Ariana Grande has fi nally dropped her album, Thank U, Next. The 12-track record features the previously released title track, 7 rings and Imagine and the famous track Thank U, Next. The album has been one of the most anticipated albums these last few months, with Ariana Grande sharing her music after a rollercoaster of a year. She also shared a new music video for the song Break up with your Girlfriend, I'm Bored. Kelly Rowland – Crown Kelly Rowland returned from her musical hiatus last November, when she dropped off her self-titled single "Kelly," and now she's back with her follow-up effort "Crown." Accompanied with a new video, Kelly delivers an uplifting record that fi nds her empowering women who may be teased for their natural hair, or in this case "crowns". The video stars girls from different ethnic backgrounds and acts as a refl ection of the song's concept. AJ Tracey – AJ Tracey West London rapper AJ Tracey has just dropped his debut album, shortly after dropping the fi rst album's single, "Butterfl ies," nearly eight months ago. The up-and-coming artist has described him- self as a "cheeky arrogant prick" and has had very vocal opinions recently. The album is poppy, with intense lyrics and an interesting sound. The Familiars – Stacey Halls Fleetwood Shuttleworth is 17 years old, married, and pregnant for the fourth time. But as the mistress at Gawthorpe Hall, she still has no living child, and her husband Richard is anxious for an heir. When Fleetwood fi nds a letter she isn't supposed to read from the doc- tor who delivered her third stillbirth, she is dealt the crushing blow that she will not survive another pregnancy. Then she crosses paths by chance with Alice Gray, a young midwife. As Alice is drawn into the witchcraft accusations that are sweeping the north-west, Fleetwood risks everything by trying to help her. But is there more to Alice than meets the eye? On the Come Up – Angie Thomas The author of The Hate U Give returns with a powerful story about hip hop, freedom of speech - and fi ghting for your dreams, even as the odds are stacked against you. Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. As the daughter of an underground hip hop legend who died right before he hit big, Bri's got massive shoes to fi ll. This YA novel will be loved by both teens and adults alike. What to watch, listen to and read this week Movies and TV shows Music Books The Familiars Stacey Halls Thank U, Next Ariana Grande