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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MusicFreddie Gibbs & Madlib – Bandana
Madlib and Freddie Gibbs continue to draw the best out of each other on Bandana, the spectacular follow-up to Piñata Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
FilmCronofobia
An atmospheric psychological drama from first-time director Francesco Rizzi, Cronofobia's arresting visuals and committed performances make this one of the most memorable films of the year Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
FilmWhat She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael
As an overview of the career of the contentious film critic, What She Said: The Art of Pauline Kael is a congenial ode to a unique and important cultural voice of the 20th century Read more »| 28 Jun 2019 -
FilmUnderdown
Life below the poverty line in Beirut’s concrete jungle is explored in Sarah Kaskas’ humanistic feature debut Underdown Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmBalance, Not Symmetry
Director Jamie Adams collaborates with Biffy Clyro for Glasgow-set drama Balance, Not Symmetry, an unbearable film marred by clichés and an inconsistent structure Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmThe Grizzlies
A true-life story of how sport unites a group of disenfranchised teens in northern Canada, too often The Grizzlies feels like Hollywood schmaltz Read more »| 27 Jun 2019
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FilmNot the End (Sin fin)
Time-travelling romance with a sensitive approach to love and loss Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmVenezia
A woman wanders a grey Venice in this gut-wrenching film about loneliness and loss Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmThe Vast of Night
Andrew Patterson's The Vast of Night evokes paranoid 50s B-movies but elevates the genre with stylish visuals and vibrant performances Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmScheme Birds
This lyrical documentary follows the life of an 18-year-old navigating the harsh truths of motherhood, relationships and violence in a deprived corner of Motherwell Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
MusicThe King of Scotland: Getting to know Romeo Taylor
Savage Mansion's Craig Angus gets up close and personal with former bandmate Romeo Taylor ahead of Taylor's new single The Kingdom of Scotland on Lost Map Records Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
MusicAndré Bratten – Pax Americana
André Bratten's new record takes its time to shake off its influences, but ultimately offers some of his best work Read more »| 27 Jun 2019 -
FilmFilms of 2019: Mid-year report
We're roughly midway through 2019 so it's time to take the temperature on this year's movies so far. Bleak sci-fi High Life, raunchy high school comedy Booksmart and Scottish clubbing drama Beats are among our writers' highlights Read more »| 26 Jun 2019 -
MusicMagpie Blue – Just In Time (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Just In Time, the debut single from Edinburgh-based artist Magpie Blue Read more »| 26 Jun 2019 -
TheatreLike Flying @ Craigmount High School, Edinburgh
National Theatre of Scotland's Like Flying is a stunning and immersive production which highlights the importance of arts for young people's mental health Read more »| 26 Jun 2019