Arts & Entertainment
The latest arts and entertainment highlights, previews, reviews, music and film features and opinion pieces from The Skinny writers.
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MusicScottish Albums of the Decade #11: Aereogramme – Sleep and Release
Another forward-thinking head-scratcher from the vaults of Chemikal Underground, Sleep and Release elicited genre-bending sloganeering like ‘dream meta... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
TheatreLooking Sideways at Off Kilter
Off Kilter is a Hogmanay celebration of contemporary dance that takes an alternative look at Scottish identity. Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
MusicEl Susio Dozenza - December 2009
As the rain batters down on the streets of Glasgow, Ryan Drever seeks refuge in Mariachi El Bronx's tour bus as they trawl through December's singles to find the good, the bad and the next Kenny G. Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Film
Cracks
Jordan Scott’s directorial debut is a suggestive beast. The title of the film itself, adapted from a Sheila Kohler novel of the same name, is a coy all... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Film
The Merry Gentleman
If every good festive film requires a dollop of misery to counter the sparkles, The Merry Gentleman certainly fits the bill. When Kate (Kelly MacDonald), a y... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Clubs
Clubbing Highlights - December 2009
Former footsoldiers of the drum 'n' bass movement Aquasky appear at Edinburgh's Fake night on 12 Dec, returning after a year locked down in the studio creati... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009
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Film
Me and Orson Welles
Me and Orson Welles begins with actor Richard (Zac Effron) seeking out the great Orson Welles for work. Seeing in his Haribo-boy face the perfect fo... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Art
Top 5 Art Events in December
COLIN GRAY: IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH STREETLEVEL PHOTOWORKS, TRONGATE 103, GLASGOW Til 23 Jan A highly recommended, very moving series of photographs formin... Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Film
Jim Jarmusch: A Trip down the Rabbit Hole
In an exclusive interview with The Skinny, cult filmmaker Jim Jarmusch discusses his mysterious new film The Limits of Control, his latest musical project Bad Rabbit, and why exploring our consciousness is an 'inalienable right' Read more »| 01 Dec 2009 -
Theatre
British Dance Edition
Every two years, the British Dance Edition showcases British dance to international delegates. This year, the Birmingham event will see Scots ready to take on the world Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Music
Tabasco Fiasco - One EP
In Tabasco Fiasco and their equally inspired contemporaries, Super Adventure Club, Livingston has – somewhat surprisingly – managed to nurture tw... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Music
Holy Mountain: It's Only Doom 'n' Roll
Holy Mountain are a Glasgow-based duo whose bluesy, sludgy sonic assault and daring live performances are currently wrecking ears around Glasgow and beyond. As the band's first year together draws to a close, The Skinny grabs a few words with messrs Flett and McGlone to hear the story so far. Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Film
The Box
If a stranger left a box at your door, offering you a million dollars to push a button that results in the death of someone you don’t know, wou... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
Film
December Film Events
If you happen to find yourself near the Highland village of Cromarty you might want to check out their compact film festival which runs from the 4 – 6 ... Read more »| 30 Nov 2009 -
ArtGraffiti in Scotland: Inspiring Change
A new project sends artists into prisons to teach inmates how to paint with spray paint. The dailies have been up in arms at the plans, so we thought we'd see if there was any more to the story. Read more »| 30 Nov 2009