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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MusicThe Skinny on EH-FM: Show Ten (Listen Again)
Tyler, the Creator, Chance the Rapper, Interpol, Carly Rae Jepsen, Slowthai and a Riverside Festival special all feature on our latest show on EH-FM – listen back Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
Tv RadioGame of Thrones: Series 8 Review
There is an overall sense of satisfaction with this finale – yes, that satisfaction may crack under close examination but the emotional arcs land. Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicHarry Harris – Memphis (Video Premiere)
Watch the video for Memphis from Edinburgh-based singer-songwriter Harry Harris Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicTaking the Wheel: Stina Tweeddale on Honeyblood's new album
Losing another drummer might have spelled disaster for Honeyblood. Instead, Stina Tweeddale has stormed ahead solo with a ferociously ambitious third record Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
TheatreCat On a Hot Tin Roof @ The Studio, Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
The pure poetry of Tennessee William's classic Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is brought to life in this strong production by Leitheatre Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
TheatreShine @ Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh
Shine is a searing, soulful account of a young man's childhood and youth, that combines both intimacy and spectacle Read more »| 20 May 2019
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MusicC Duncan @ Summerhall, Edinburgh, 10 May
C Duncan brings a healthy dose of new music and a near flawless performance Read more »| 20 May 2019 -
MusicPriests @ The Hug & Pint, Glasgow, 14 May
Offering a night of infectious fun, Washington, DC's Priests should probably be on a bigger stage, but at The Hug & Pint they're right at home Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FilmJohn Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum
Keanu Reeves returns with another John Wick action spectacle that'll leaves you as breathless as the indefatigable protagonist Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
MusicThe Skinny goes to The Great Escape 2019
Three days, 15 bands, Day-Glo underwear and a whole fleet of Slush Puppies, The Skinny reports back from this year’s Great Escape Festival in Brighton Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
ArtStrangely Familiar: DJCAD Degree Show 2019
2019's Degree Show season kicks off with Dundee's cohort exploring themes of the grotesque, the domestic and the body and mind Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
MusicCarly Rae Jepsen – Dedicated
Dedicated, Carly Rae Jepsen's follow-up to E•MO•TION, is a glistening collection of 80s-inspired pop earworms Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
FilmRobert Pattinson playing Batman would be a waste of his talents
Robert Pattinson looks likely to be the latest cinematic cape crusader in Matt Reeves' upcoming comic book movie The Batman, which means the indie film world might be about to lose its most interesting actor Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
MusicFilthy Friends – Emerald Valley
Filthy Friends prove their collective mettle with a thematic suite of songs that find Corin Tucker raging about the fate of our planet on a bed of Peter Buck's strongest set of tunes in years Read more »| 17 May 2019 -
MusicHelm – Chemical Flowers
Despite the odd directionless patch on Chemical Flowers, Luke Younger has added another solid record to his already imposing body of work Read more »| 17 May 2019